By vgreene, 1 June, 2020 Health care facilities can increase the use of telephone mgmt and other remote methods of triaging, assessing, and caring for all pts to decrease volume of persons seeking care in facilities
By vgreene, 1 June, 2020 Eliminate pt penalties for cancellations, missed appointments related to resp illness
By vgreene, 1 June, 2020 Consider reaching out to pts who may be a higher risk of COVID-19-related complications (eg, elderly, those w/ comorbidities, and potentially others such as pregnant women) to ensure adherence to current medications and therapeutic regimens, confirm they
By vgreene, 1 June, 2020 Plan to optimize your facility’s supply of PPE in the event of shortages. Identify flexible mechanisms to procure additional supplies when needed
By vgreene, 1 June, 2020 Monitor HCP and ensure maintenance of essential health care facility staff and operations. This includes flexible, non-punitive sick leave policies. Remind HCP to not report to work if sick. Don’t require provider’s note for employees w/ resp sx before re
By vgreene, 1 June, 2020 If your facility is called upon to screen/diagnose COVID-19, designate a responsible HCP. Ensure they’re trained on infection prevention and control guidance for COVID-19 and proper use of PPE
By vgreene, 1 June, 2020 Prepare facility to safely triage/manage pts w/ resp illness, incl COVID-19. Become familiar w/ infection prevention and control guidance for managing COVID-19 pts and preparation steps. Place visual alerts (signs, posters) at entrances and in strategic p
By vgreene, 1 June, 2020 Engage local community organizations and home health services to assist pts who are treated at home and may need support services such as delivery of food, medication, etc