Revision as of 19:50, 8 April 2020

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This wiki page is to help collect resources and other information specific to COVID-19 as we prepare and ultimately treat people with this virus. If there are any resources not included here that you would like to see, please email Jennifer_Hampton@ykhc.org and I will do what I can to get the information that is needed here.

Things are ever changing, but every attempt will be made to keep this up to date.

Clinical Resources

General

Alaska COVID-19 ECHO, Tuesdays, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
- At no cost to participants, the Alaska COVID-19 ECHO will provide up to date information and support for Alaskan healthcare stakeholders via Zoom videoconferencing
- Click HERE to register
- Emerging ECHO programs
  - Healthcare Specific COVID-19 Situational Awareness
    - Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12-1pm, launched 4/7/20
    - Click HERE to register
  - Alaska Perinatal ECHO
    - Thursdays, 7-8pm, launching 4/9/20
    - Click HERE to register
- ECHO programs in development
  - Emergency Medicine
  - Sub-Specialty (Intensivist, Pulmonologist, Nephrologist)
  - Hospitals (19 geographic locations represented)
  - EMS
  - Emergency Managers
  - Vulnerable Populations
  - Infectious Disease / Infection Control
- For more information, please contact echo@alaskachd.org
COVID-19 Hospital Incident Command Staging (HICS) Organization Assignment List
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- YKHC Procedure on PPE During COVID-19 Outbreak
- YKHC Critical N95 Rationing
Quick Guide for Cleaning/Disinfecting to Prevent Spread of COVID-19
YKHC Supply Item Request Process
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services Public Health Alert Network Updates (State of Alaska recommendations for PPE, testing, and reporting in Alaska)
YKHC COVID-19 Emergency Dental Treatment Procedure Consent form

Adult

Critical Care

ARDS

Pediatric

Obstetric

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists COVID-19 Website
- ACOG OB Covid-19 Algorithm

Patient Information

Screening and Testing

There is a "Workflow to Refer for Drive Thru Testing" for scheduling drive thru tests (see email from 3/28/20 or \\vault1\COVID-19 Information). This is by appointment only.

Testing is currently MWF, 1300-1500

"Criteria for Screening" (see \\vault1\COVID-19 Information folder)
Employee COVID-19 Testing FAQ
Pre-Screening Patients for COVID-19 form
SRC Pre-screening Patients for COVID-19
Procedure for Contacting Staff due to exposure to a Person Under Investigation (PUI)
YKHC Security Script - When people call YKHC to inquire about COVID-19 case(s)

Travel

Villages with no scheduled commercial flights to Bethel
Medicaid Travel Update Booth for COVID-19 Outbreak
Airlines are now requesting confirmation that patients can travel under the governor's mandate. For any patients you are having travel into or out of Bethel for a medical condition, please fill out this Doctor's note for your patient or patient's guardian to show the airlines.
Travel Guidelines for Pediatric Respiratory Patients on Ravn
- a letter from medical personnel (provider, Health Aide, etc) stating that “we don’t believe the patient has COVID-19.” (I will work on creating this letter and placing it in the policy manager for easy access)
- hand sanitizer prior to boarding (YKHC leadership is working on getting this out to the village clinics for them to distribute to patients who will be travelling).
- Both patient and escort wear a mask
- Sit in the back of the plane
COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency; Taxi Guidelines - City of Bethel
COVID-19 Shuttle Guidelines
Temporary Addendum to Procedure on YKHC Vehicle Use (MOTORPOOL_001) 3/25/20

Telehealth

Alaska Medicaid Updates
- ADHSS Policy Clarification: Medicaid Telemedicine Coverage
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) Telehealth Resources
Department of Behavioral Health Expanded Telehealth Services (see \\vault1\COVID-19 Information folder)

Telecommuting

Government/Hospital Resources

Journal Articles

News

Random Things to Help with COVID Stress

You are not alone. We are all in this together. Please, reach out and talk with others if you are feeling overwhelmed.

COVID-19 Emotional Support Phone Line: 543-6272 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Disaster Distress Helpline: (800) 985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746
YKHC Behavioral Health Emergency Services: 543-6499
COVID-19 Nurse Triage Line: 543-6949 in Bethel; in villages, call the local clinic.
17 simple ways to relieve worry, stress, and anxiety from Hope for Healing Foundation
10 Mindfulness strategies for healthcare professionals
After a Disaster: Self-Care Tips for Dealing with Stress
Coronavirus Rhapsody
People Around the World Clapping for Healthcare Workers
Astrophysicist Gets Magnets stuck in nose CNN article

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 *[https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/technical-guidance World Health Organization (WHO) Technical Guidance for COVID-19]
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 **[https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-updates/index.html CDC Case Updates]
 **[https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/icd/ICD-10-CM-Official-Coding-Gudance-Interim-Advice-coronavirus-feb-20-2020.pdf CDC ICD-10-CM Official Coding Guidelines for COVID-19]
 *[http://dhss.alaska.gov/dph/Epi/id/Pages/COVID-19/default.aspx/ Alaska Department of Health COVID-19 Main Page]
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 **[https://gov.alaska.gov/home/covid19-healthmandates/ Alaska Department of Health COVID-19 Health Mandates]
 **[http://dhss.alaska.gov/dph/Epi/id/Pages/COVID-19/monitoring.aspx/ Alaska Department of Health COVID-19 Case Count]

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