PPE Guidelines
Updated April 3 at 1600
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.
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
Documents
- Donning and Doffing Guidance (March 23)
- Disinfection for Eye Protection (March 28 at 1200)
- Hot Zone Boss Training FAQs (March 27 at 1300)
- How to Protect Yourself (March 24 at 1517)
- N-95 Disinfection Process Information (April 1 at 1500)
- N-95 Disinfection Process Tip Sheet (April 2 at 1500)
- N-95 Mask Instructions (April 1 at 1015)
- N-95 Seal Check (March 28 at 1336)
- PPE Alternative Products (March 27 at 1700)
- PPE by Role (April 1 at 1045)
- PPE Conservation Information (April 3 at 1600)
- PPE for Code Response (March 30 at 1511)
- PPE from Home (April 3 at 1600)
- PPE Guidelines (April 3 at 1600)
- PPE Recommendations for Hazardous Medications (March 23 at 1544)
- Standard Isolation Mask Guidelines (April 3 at 1600)
- UV Disinfection for Eye Protection (March 28 at 1200)
Videos
- Donning and Doffing PAPR (March 24)
- Donning and Doffing PPE (March 20)
- Hot Zone Boss Training Video (March 20 at 1200)
- PPE Seal Check (March 27 at 1500)
Scientific Appraisal of COVID-19 Literature
Clinical Pathways
Testing
Documents
- Cardiac Testing Requirements (March 27 at 1700)
- Retesting Criteria (March 27 at 1700)
- Test Performance (March 26 at 1107)
- Testing Criteria (March 27 at 1700)
- Test Result Notification Nursing Standard Work (March 27 at 1600)
- Provider Guidelines for the Discontinuation of Severe Respiratory Precautions for Patients within COVID-19 (March 30 at 1700)
Videos
Ambulatory
- Ambulatory MDI Common Cansiter Standard Work (March 24 at 1526)
Inpatient
- BiPAP to Vent Conversion (March 31 at 0817)
- Clinical FAQs (March 24 at 1734)
- Common Canister Clinical Workflow (March 24 at 1755)
- Common Canister FAQs (March 24 at 1755)
- Common Canister Standard Work (March 24 at 1755)
- Consults Tip Sheet (March 27, 1200)
- Discharge Readiness Criteria (March 23)
- Inpatient Room Cleaning (April 1 at 1732)
- Inpatient Workflow (March 27 at 1100)
- Pediatric Workflow (March 27 at 1100)
- Rehab Criteria and Algorithm (April 3 at 1500)
- Suggested Management of Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients (March 31 at 1600)
Women's and Infants Services
- Antepartum Labor and Delivery Workplan (March 30 at 1651)
- Breastmilk Handling Workflow (March 30 at 1200)
- Cesarean Workflow (March 27 at 1700)
- COVID-19 and Pregnancy - Information to Help Your Patients (March 25 at 1624)
- Newborn Workflow (March 26 at 1100)
- Women’s and Infants Services Response Plan (March 13)
Emergency Department
- Discharge Cleaning after Severe Respiratory Precautions (April 3 at 1000)
- ED Workflow (April 2 at 1700)
Pre-Tent Pathway
- Big Rapids Pre-Tent RN Algorithm (March 24 at 1303)
- Blodgett Pre-Tent RN Algorithm (March 20)
- Butterworth Pre-Tent RN Algorithm (March 20)
- Gerber Pre-Tent RN Algorithm (March 26 at 1142)
- Kelsey Pre-Tent RN Algorithm (March 26 at 1142)
- Ludington Pre-Tent RN Algorithm (March 20 at 1303)
- Pennock Pre-Tent RN Algorithm (March 24 at 1142)
- Reed City Pre-Tent RN Algorithm (March 30 at 1711)
- United Pre-Tent RN Algorithm (March 24 at 1142)
- Zeeland Pre-Tent RN Algorithm (March 23 at 1303)
Tent Pathway
- Big Rapids ED Tent Patient Careflow (March 24 at 1303)
- Blodgett ED Tent Patient Careflow (March 20)
- Butterworth ED Tent Patient Careflow (March 23)
- Gerber ED Tent Patient Careflow (March 26 at 1142)
- HDVCH ED Tent Patient Careflow (March 20)
- Kelsey ED Tent Patient Careflow (March 26 at 1142)
- Ludington ED Tent Patient Careflow (March 21 at 1303)
- Pennock ED Tent Patient Careflow (March 24 at 1142)
- Reed City ED Tent Patient Careflow (March 30 at 1711)
- United ED Tent Patient Careflow (March 26 at 1142)
- Zeeland ED Tent Patient Careflow (March 21 at 1303)
Continuing Care, Post Acute and Long Term Care
- Discontinuing Infection Control in the Home of COVID-19 Patients (March 30 at 1400)
- End of Life at the Renucci House External Handout (April 5 at 1200)
- End of Life at the Renucci House FAQ (April 5 at 1200)
- Infection Control in the Home: Using PPE in COVID-19 Pandemic (March 30 at 1600)
Advanced Care Planning
- Advanced Care Planning FAQs (April 3 at 1520)
- High Performing Network Advanced Care Planning Training
- Durable Power of Attorney Form (April 1 at 1832)
- Out of Hospital DNR Form (April 1 at 1832)
- Treatment Preferences Form (April 1 at 1832)
- Decision Aid User Guide (April 1 at 1832)
- CPR Decision Aid (April 1 at 1832)
- Help with Breathing Decision Aid (April 1 at 1832)
- Out of Hospital DNR bracelet ordering instructions (April 1 at 1832)
Surgical Services
- Levels of Surgery with Examples (April 3 at 1446)
- Surgery Surge Memo (April 3 at 1446)
Virtual Health
- COVID-19 and Virtual Health (April 3 at 1104)
Other
- COVID-19 Return to Work Algorithm (April 6 at 1000)
- Opportunity to Achieve Staff Inspiration and Strength (OASIS) Room
- Physician and APP Resources (April 4 at 1400)
- Post Mortem Care Standard Work (April 3 at 1900)
- Special Patient Care Update Signage (April 5 at 0900)
Clinical Education
Nursing Clinical Education Resources
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