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COVID-19 Health Care Professionals Resources*
This public site is intended as a resource to share Spectrum Health clinical and administrative policies and protocols developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our goal is to provide current information and share knowledge with our colleagues and the communities we serve.
This is a rapidly evolving situation, and information is subject to change quickly. Please check the date at the top of each document you access and verify the information we have provided against evolving clinical standards and current recommendations. Please check back regularly as we add new content to this site and update existing resources.
Featured Documents
COVID-19 Testing
Screening will determine if a person qualifies for a COVID-19 test. All tests require a valid physician order.
All documents in this section have been reviewed on or after October 30, 2020
Documents
- Donning and Doffing Guidance (November 25 at 1000)
- Drive Through PPE Guidelines (October 30 at 1230)
- Extended Isolation Gown Use (April 30 at 1615)
- Care of COVID-19 Patient FAQ (January 14 at 1000)
- How to Protect Yourself (December 31 at 1030)
- PPE Coach Guidelines (November 20 at 1634)
- PPE from Home (December 31 at 1000)
- PPE Guidelines (December 31 at 1000)
- PPE Recommendations for Hazardous Medications (November 3 at 1200)
- PPE Reuse and Extended Use Guidelines (December 31 at 1035)
- PPE Selection in Ambulatory Setting (November 24 at 1300)
- Procedural Interventions (November 25 at 1000)
- Surgical Interventions (December 10 at 1800)
Disinfection Process
- Disinfection for Eye Protection (November 3 at 1300)
- PPE Alternative Disinfectant Products (November 23 at 1430)
- UV Disinfection for Eye Protection (November 3 at 1300)
Eye Protection
- Eye Protection Guidelines and FAQ (October 22 at 1700)
- Universal Eye Protection - Lawson Ordering Information (December 31 at 1000)
Masks
- Modifying Standard Masks for Pediatric Patients (November 3 at 1548)
- N-95 Mask Instructions and FAQ (December 29 at 1200)
- N-95 Respirator Fit Testing FAQ (November 25 at 1530)
- N-95 Respirator Tips and Reminders (November 25 at 1430)
- N-95 Seal Check (December 31 at 1030)
- N-95 Toolkit (December 4 at 1454)
- N-95/PAPR Use for All Aerosol Generating Procedures with FAQ (January 14 at 1600)
- PAPR Guide (December 16 at 1600)
- Prolonged Mask Use Self-Care Tips (November 25 at 1000)
- Standard Isolation Mask Guidelines (November 25 at 0940)
- Team Member Facial Hair Removal FAQs (November 18 at 1900)
- Voluntary Use of N95s (January 7 at 1444)
- Why You Should Wear a Mask(April 13 at 1115)
Videos
- Donning and Doffing N95 (October 30 at 08000)
- Donning and Doffing PAPR (October 30 at 0800)
All documents in this section have been reviewed on or after January 7, 2021
- Scientific Appraisal of COVID-19 Literature Table of Contents (January 7 at 1330)
- January 7 Newsletter
- December 17 Newsletter
- May 22 Newsletter
- May 8 Newsletter
- April 30 Newsletter
- April 23 Newsletter
- April 21 Newsletter
- April 16 Newsletter
- April 14 Newsletter
- April 9 Newsletter
- April 7 Newsletter
- April 2 Newsletter
- March 27 Newsletter
LitCOVID Systematic Review Daily Report
- Immunization Clinic Orientation (January 10 at 1707)
- Immunization Orientation Validation (January 10 at 1707)
- Pfizer and Moderna SARS CoV-2 Vaccines Frequently Asked Questions (January 7 at 1338)
- Vaccine Clinic Oversight Tip Sheet (January 10 at 1707)
All documents in this section have been reviewed on or after November 2, 2020
Clinical Guidelines
- COVID-19 Specimen Drop Off (September 16 at 1600)
- COVID-19 Testing Platforms (September 30 at 1600)
- KCHD K-12 COVID-19 Symptom Testing
- Nasopharyngeal (NP) vs Nares Collection (December 23 at 1600)
- Order & Specimen Collection Guide (December 23 at 0800)
- Outpatient Elective Cath/EP and Non-Invasive Procedure Testing Workflow (November 13 at 1600)
- Pre-Procedure Testing Guidelines (July 27 at 1622)
- Primary Care Follow-Up for COVID-19 Testing (November 16 at 1600)
- Respiratory Testing Decision Tree (December 22 at 1030)
- Respiratory Virus Testing by Location (December 22 at 1600)
- Retesting Criteria (July 30 at 1400)
- Surgical Services Patient Testing (November 16 at 1600)
- Workflow for Isolation of Patient with Pending Test Result (July 30 at 1100)
Documents
- Cardiac Testing Requirements (March 27 at 1700)
- COVID-19 paper order requisitions (only for independent providers that do not have access to Epic Care Link) (December 22 at 1720)
- Labeling Guidelines (December 22 at 1720)
- Nasal Swab Technique for Patients (June 15 at 1600)
- Nasal Swab Technique Tip Sheet (August 26 at 1000)
- NasalPharyngeal Swap Technique Standard Work (April 30 at 1235)
- NasalPharyngeal Swab Technique Tip Sheet (July 31 at 1630)
- Patient Flier for COVID-19 Testing Options (November 13 at 1200)
- Provider Testing FAQs (December 22 at 1347)
- Serology (Antibody) Testing (May 29 at 1600)
- Severe Immunosuppressed Definitions (November 16 at 1600)
- Specimen Collection Kit Overview (December 23 at 1200)
- Test Result Notification Nursing Standard Work (November 10 at 0800)
Videos
All documents in this section have been reviewed on or after October 27, 2020
- Ambulatory FAQs (November 18 at 1100)
- Ambulatory Process for Spectrum Health providers (November 24 at 1300)
- Compliance Guidelines and Education (November 30 at 1020)
- Discontinuation of Positive COVID-19 Patient (December 9 at 1200)
- Nebulizer Pause in Ambulatory Offices (October 27 at 1616)
- N-95 Respirator Fit Testing (December 23 at 1200)
- Rounding Checklist (November 30 at 1020)
- BiPAP to Vent Conversion (March 31 at 0817)
- Blood Bank Specimen Collection Standard Work (May 20 at 1655)
- Caring for Medically Paralyzed Patients (April 9 at 0840)
- Double Room Patient Placement Algorithm (November 19 at 1300)
- Drawing Labs Without a Hot Zone Boss Standard Work (May 20 at 1655)
- MDI Common Canister Clinical Workflow (March 24 at 1755)
- MDI Common Canister FAQs (March 24 at 1755)
- MDI Common Canister Standard Work (March 24 at 1755)
- Severe Respiratory Isolation Alternative Independent Double Check Process (May 7 at 1557)
- Standard Work for Signatures on Paper Documents (May 7 at 1557)
- Therapeutic Options for Treatment (December 9 at 1600)
Clinical Guidelines
- Clinical Pathway: Evaluation and Management of Adult COVID-19 (December 21 at 0917)
- Discharge Readiness Criteria (March 23)
- Inpatient Workflow (April 22 at 1600)
- HDVCH Guidelines for Management of Pediatric Patient with MIS-C (December 11 at 1426)
- Pediatric Workflow (April 22 at 1600)
- Prone Positioning or Non-Vented Patient (April 20 at 1527)
- Provider Guidelines for the Discontinuation of Severe Respiratory Precautions for Patients within COVID-19 (December 10 at 0900)
Women's and Infants Services
- Breastmilk Handling Workflow (July 7 at 1345)
- COVID-19 and Pregnancy - Information to Help Your Patients (December 5 at 1644)
- Guidelines for NICU visitation by COVID-19 positive or suspected parents (December 14 at 1630)
- PPE Reference for Women’s and Infant Services (December 15 at 1430)
- Testing at the Hospital Before Delivery – Patient Information (December 5 at 1645)
- Virtual Postpartum Rounding (May 20 at 1400)
Clinical Guidelines
- Antepartum Care Guidelines (December 7 at 0857)
- COVID-19 Testing Guidelines – Inpatient OB (November 16 at 1900)
- Pregnancy and Newborn Care Algorithms (January 5 at 1430)
- Testing - Newborn Algorithm (November 30 at 1800)
All documents in this section have been reviewed on or after November 3, 2020
- Blodgett ED Cohort Plan (November 4 at 1321)
- Butterworth ED Cohort Plan (November 11 at 1500)
- Discharge Cleaning after Severe Respiratory Precautions (November 3 at 1450)
- Emergency Department Treatment (November 11 at 1510)
- Pediatric Quick Tips (November 10 at 1112)
- Procedural Sedation (November 3 at 1300)
Clinical Guidelines
- Cardiac Arrest (April 13 at 0838)
- ED Workflow (January 13 at 1303)
- Intubation (November 18 at 1254)
- Respiratory Distress (November 18 at 1254)
All documents in this section have been reviewed on or after November 6, 2020
Clinical Guidelines
- Discontinuation of Isolation Precautions - Home and Community Based Services (November 6 at 1000)
- Post Mortem Care – Home and Community Based Services (November 6 at 0930)
Documents
- Infection Control in the Home - PPE Use, SH Visiting Nurse Association (December 22 at 0800)
- Patient and Staff Tracking and Tracing – Spectrum Health Visiting Nurse Association (November 6 at 0945)
- Advanced Care Planning
- Advanced Care Planning Community Resources
- Advanced Directives and Out of Hospital DNR Witnessing Recommendation (November 20 at 1643)
- Advance Directive Patient Information (November 3 at 1545)
- Getting Prepared for your Advance Care Planning (November 3 at 1545)
- Out of Hospital DNR bracelet ordering instructions (April 1 at 1832)
- Levels of Surgery with Examples (November 5 at 1330)
- Surgery Surge Memo (October 26 at 1600)
- Clinicians on COVID-19 Educational Video Session (July 31 at 1000)
- COVID-19 Fact Sheets (Health Literarcy Project)
- COVID Unit Frequently Used Supplies (November 19 at 2053)
- Inpatient Room Signage for COVID-19 Positive or Suspected Hospitalized Patients (December 14 at 1600)
- Opportunity to Achieve Staff Inspiration and Strength (OASIS) Room (April 4 at 0900)
- Physician and APP Resources (April 4 at 1400)
- Post Mortem Care Standard Work (November 9 at 1630)
- Respiratory Response Plan (May 29 at 1642)
- Special Patient Care Update Signage (April 5 at 0900)
- Team Member Support Resources (December 20 at 2140)
- Well-being Ambassador Support Resources Learning Module (December 22 at 1030)
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