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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 March 25, 2021
Documents
- Donning and Doffing Guidance (November 25, 2020 at 1000)
- Drive Through PPE Guidelines (October 30, 2020 at 1230)
- Extended Isolation Gown Use (April 30, 2020 at 1615)
- Care of COVID-19 Patient FAQ (February 4, 2021 at 1300)
- How to Protect Yourself (March 1, 2021 at 1000)
- PPE from Home (March 25, 2021 at 1400)
- PPE Guidelines (April 29, 2021 at 1000)
- PPE Reuse and Extended Use Guidelines (December 31, 2020 at 1035)
- PPE Selection in Ambulatory Setting (April 6, 2021 at 1200)
- Procedural Interventions (March 1, 2021 at 1000)
- Surgical Interventions (April 6, 2021 at 1200)
Disinfection Process
- Disinfection for Eye Protection (November 3, 2020 at 1300)
- UV Disinfection for Eye Protection (November 3, 2020 at 1300)
Eye Protection
- Eye Protection Guidelines and FAQ (April 6, 2021 at 1200)
- Universal Eye Protection - Workday Ordering Information (April 6, 2021 at 1200)
Masks
- N-95 Mask Instructions and FAQ (March 25, 2021 at 1400)
- N-95 Respirator Fit Testing FAQ (March 25, 2021 at 1530)
- N-95 Respirator Tips and Reminders (March 25, 2021 at 1430)
- N-95 Seal Check (February 4, 2021 at 1300)
- N-95 Toolkit (January 19, 2021 at 1100)
- N-95/PAPR Use for All Aerosol Generating Procedures with FAQ (April 6, 2021 at 1200)
- PAPR Guide (April 16, 2021 at 1245)
- Pediatric Standard Isolation Mask Guidelines (April 29, 2021 at 1000)
- Prolonged Mask Use Self-Care Tips (February 4, 2021 at 1300)
- Standard Isolation Mask Guidelines (April 29, 2021 at 1000)
- Team Member Facial Hair Removal FAQs (March 25, 2021 at 1400)
- Voluntary Use of N95s (January 7, 2021 at 1444)
- Why You Should Wear a Mask(April 13 at 1115)
Videos
- Donning and Doffing N95 (October 30 at 0800)
- 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 21, 2021 at 1315)
- January 21, 2021 Newsletter
- January 7, 2021 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 (April 22, 2021 at 1600)
- Immunization Clinical Orientation Checklist (March 29, 2021 at 1930)
- Immunization Clinical Validation (March 12, 2021 at 0800)
- Immunization Orientation Validation Tool (March 29, 2021 at 1930)
- Janssen/Johnson & Johnson Adenovirus Vector Vaccine Summary (March 3, 2021 at 0900)
- Pfizer and Moderna SARS CoV-2 Vaccines Frequently Asked Questions (February 24 at 0800)
- Vaccine Adverse Events Provider Tip Sheet (March 16, 2021 at 0800)
All documents in this section have been reviewed on or after November 2, 2020
Clinical Guidelines
- COVID-19 Locations Accepting Specimen Drop-Offs (February 11, 2021 at 1030)
- COVID-19 Testing Platforms (April 16, 2021 at 1100)
- KCHD K-12 COVID-19 Symptom Testing
- Nasopharyngeal (NP) vs Nares Collection (December 23, 2020 at 1600)
- Order & Specimen Collection Guide (April 20, 2021 at 1230)
- Outpatient Elective Cath/EP and Non-Invasive Procedure Testing Workflow (February 3, 2021 at 1600)
- Pre-Procedure Testing Guidelines (July 27, 2020 at 1622)
- Respiratory Testing Decision Tree (January 21, 2021 at 1142)
- Respiratory Virus Testing by Location (December 22, 2020 at 1600)
- Retesting Criteria (July 30, 2020 at 1400)
- Surgical Services Patient Testing (January 21, 2021 at 1600)
- Workflow for Isolation of Patient with Pending Test Result (January 19, 2021 at 1600)
Documents
- Cardiac Testing Requirements (March 27, 2020 at 1700)
- COVID-19 paper order requisitions (only for independent providers that do not have access to Epic Care Link) (December 22, 2020 at 1720)
- COVID-19 Specimen Collection Kits (April 9, 2021 at 1330)
- Guidelines for COVID-19 Athletic Testing (April 5, 2021 at 0800)
- Labeling Guidelines (April 2021)
- Nasal Swab Technique for Patients (June 15, 2020 at 1600)
- Nasal Swab Technique Tip Sheet (August 26, 2020 at 1000)
- NasalPharyngeal Swap Technique Standard Work (April 30, 2020 at 1235)
- NasalPharyngeal Swab Technique Tip Sheet (July 31, 2020 at 1630)
- Patient Flier for COVID-19 Testing Options (November 13, 2020 at 1200)
- Provider Testing FAQs (January 18, 2021 at 1151)
- Serology (Antibody) Testing (May 29, 2020 at 1600)
- Severe Immunosuppressed Definitions (November 16, 2020 at 1600)
- Test Result Notification Nursing Standard Work (November 10, 2020 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, 2020 at 0817)
- Blood Bank Specimen Collection Standard Work (May 20, 2020 at 1655)
- Caring for Medically Paralyzed Patients (April 9, 2020 at 0840)
- Double Room Patient Placement Algorithm (March 3, 2021 at 1500)
- Drawing Labs Without a Hot Zone Boss Standard Work (May 20, 2020 at 1655)
- Inpatient Room Signage for COVID-19 Positive or Suspected Hospitalized Patients (May 3, 2021 at 0900)
- MDI Common Canister Clinical Workflow (March 24, 2020 at 1755)
- MDI Common Canister FAQs (March 24, 2020 at 1755)
- MDI Common Canister Standard Work (March 24, 2020 at 1755)
- Severe Respiratory Isolation Alternative Independent Double Check Process (May 7, 2020 at 1557)
- Standard Work for Signatures on Paper Documents (May 7, 2020 at 1557)
- Therapeutic Options for Treatment (April 13, 2021 at 1600)
Clinical Guidelines
- Clinical Pathway: Evaluation and Management of Adult COVID-19 (December 21, 2020 at 0917)
- Discharge Readiness Criteria (March 23, 2020)
- HDVCH Guidelines for Management of Pediatric Patient with MIS-C (December 1, 20201 at 1426)
- Prone Positioning or Non-Vented Patient (April 20, 2020 at 1527)
- Provider Guidelines for the Discontinuation of Severe Respiratory Precautions for Patients within COVID-19 (March 12, 2021 at 1300)
Women's and Infants Services
- Breastmilk Handling Workflow (July 7, 2020 at 1345)
- COVID-19 and Pregnancy - Information to Help Your Patients (December 5, 2020 at 1644)
- Guidelines for NICU visitation by COVID-19 positive or suspected parents (December 14, 2020 at 1630)
- PPE Reference for Women’s and Infant Services (December 15, 2020 at 1430)
- Testing at the Hospital Before Delivery – Patient Information (December 5, 2020 at 1645)
- Virtual Postpartum Rounding (May 20, 2020 at 1400)
Clinical Guidelines
- Antepartum Care Guidelines (December 7, 2020 at 0857)
- COVID-19 Testing Guidelines – Inpatient OB (November 16, 2020 at 1900)
- Pregnancy and Newborn Care Algorithms (January 5, 2021 at 1430)
- Testing - Newborn Algorithm (November 30, 2020 at 1800)
All documents in this section have been reviewed on or after March 17, 2021
- Discharge Cleaning after Severe Respiratory Precautions (November 3, 2020 at 1450)
- Emergency Department Treatment (January 21, 2021 at 1550)
- Pediatric Quick Tips (March 17, 2021 at 0800)
- Procedural Sedation (November 3, 2020 at 1300)
Clinical Guidelines
- Cardiac Arrest (March 17, 2021 at 0800)
- ED Workflow (March 23, 2021 at 0800)
- Intubation (March 17, 2021 at 0800)
- Respiratory Distress (January 21, 2021 at 1544)
All documents in this section have been reviewed on or after March 25, 2021
- Advanced Care Planning
- Advanced Care Planning Community Resources
- Advanced Directives and Out of Hospital DNR Witnessing Recommendation (November 20, 2020 at 1643)
- Advance Directive Patient Information (November 3, 2020 at 1545)
- Getting Prepared for your Advance Care Planning (November 3, 2020 at 1545)
- Out of Hospital DNR bracelet ordering instructions (April 1, 2020 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, 2020 at 1000)
- COVID-19 Fact Sheets (Health Literarcy Project)
- COVID Unit Frequently Used Supplies (November 19, 2020 at 2053)
- Inpatient Room Signage for COVID-19 Positive or Suspected Hospitalized Patients (May 3, 2021 at 0900)
- Monoclonal Antibody Treatment for Children and Adults (April 28, 2021 at 0800)
- Opportunity to Achieve Staff Inspiration and Strength (OASIS) Room (April 4, 2020 at 0900)
- Physician and APP Resources (April 4, 2020 at 1400)
- Post Mortem Care Standard Work (November 9, 2020 at 1630)
- Respiratory Response Plan (May 29, 2020 at 1642)
- Special Patient Care Update Signage (April 5, 2020 at 0900)
- Team Member Support Resources (December 20, 2020 at 2140)
- Top Clinical COVID-19 Questions & Answers (November 6, 2020 at 0930)
- Well-being Ambassador Support Resources Learning Module (December 22, 2020 at 1030)
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