Coronavirus COVID-19 Information for Providers

Coronavirus: Related Links Instructions for Lifespan patients scheduled for an appointment or procedure Map of Affected Areas (jhu.edu) Information about Testing from Lifespan Microbiology (PDF) Rhode Island Department of Health (health.ri.gov) US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (cdc.gov)

Please note: Additional information is available to Lifespan providers, including inpatient guidance, on the Lifespan intranet at https://intranet.lifespan.org/ncov. (Lifespan network log-in required)

Lifespan Hotline for Providers: 401-606-2245

A Lifespan hotline is taking calls from any care provider with a question relating to COVID-19. If you are a Lifespan or community provider and have a general question (e.g., “Should I send my patient for testing? How do I find results? Should I send my patient to the ED?") call the hotline, 24/7.

COVID-19 Transmission Information from the World Health Organization

• FACT CHECK: COVID-19 Is NOT Airborne (3/28/20)
• WHO Scientific Brief: Modes of Transmission of Virus Causing COVID-19 (3/28/20) 

COVID-19 ICD-10 Codes Now in LifeChart

New, specific, coronavirus (COVID-19) diagnosis codes are now available in LifeChart. These new ICD-10 codes can be used wherever a specific COVID-19 associated diagnosis and code is required, including on the problem list, as a clinical impression, or a diagnosis associated with an ordered procedure.

Treatment Algorithms

• Lifespan Outpatient Algorithm for COVID-19 (3/2520)
• Lifespan Housewide Algorithm (3/30/20)
  (replaces Lifespan ED Algorithm)
• Lifespan Pediatric Algorithm for Coronavirus COVID-19
• Adult Airway Management Algorithm for COVID-19 (3/31/20)
• Pediatric Airways Management COVID-19 and PUI (3/27/20) 

ARDS Management Training and Protocols

• Critical Care COVID-19 Protocol (4/2/20) 
• Video Training: Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation for COVID-19 Surge Plan (4/3/20) 
• COVID-19 Ventilator Tip Sheet (4/2/20) 

Instructions for Patients

• COVID-19 Information for Pregnant Patients (3/27/20) 
• Patient Visitor Screening Log (3/18/20) 
• Prevention Steps for People Being Tested for COVID-19 (3/14/20)

Infection Control Resources

• SBAR Emergency Medication Kits (3/29/20)
• Modified Contact/Droplet Isolation Sign  (3/27/20) 
• Modified Contact/Droplet Isolation Table (3/27/20) 
• TMH PPE Distribution and Reprocess (3/27/20) 
• Scrubs Distribution Guidance (3/27/20)
• PPE Process  (3/26/20)
• Doffing Sequence /Tips for Modified Contact & Droplet Precautions (4/2/20)
• FAQs on New Guidelines for N95 Respirator Use (3/27/20)
• Reuse of Face Shields and N95 Masks (3/17/20)
• PPE Use in the Outpatient Setting (3/9/20)
  • Video: Lifespan PPE Training (3/17/20)
• Staff Mask Wearing Signage (3/13/20)
• Video: Lifespan N95 Town Hall Meeting (3/30/20)
• COVID-19 Guidance on Facial Makeup to Preserve Masks (4/2/20)
• Maximum Isolation Table (3/21/20)
  • Video: CAPR Training (3/25/20)

Emergency Respiratory Care

• COVID-19 Emergency Respiratory Care Procedures (4/3/20) 
• COVID-19 Inhaled Medication Emergency Response Tiered Plan (4/3/20) 

Specimen Collection and Instructions for Testing

• COVID-19 RISL Order Form R (3/17/20) 
• COVID-19 Specimen Collection Kit Instructions (from RIDOH)  (3/6/20)
• Clinical Specimen Submission Guidance (from RIDOH) (3/6/20)
• RIDOH State Health Laboratories Test Requisition Form (from RIDOH) (3/6/20)

Visitation Policies and Resources

• Visitation Restricted at Lifespan Hospitals (3/9/20)
  • Lifespan COVID-19 Visitor Policies (3/29/20)
  • Letters to Patients and Families
    • Adult Inpatient Units
    • Hasbro Children's Hospital (3/26/20)
      • Family Guidance for Patients on Maximum Precautions (3/31/20)
    • Birthing Center at Newport Hospital
    • Patient and Family Letter (Spanish and Portuguese) 
  • RIH Visitor Screening Form (4/3/20)  
  • TMH NPT Visitor Patient Screening Form (4/1/20)
  • Lifespan COVID-19 Attestation of Good Health
  • Printable signage for visitors
  • Patient Mask Poster (3/27/20)

Travel Screening Policies and Resources

• Travel Screening BPA During Sign-In and Check-In (2/26/20)
• Travel Screening BPA Outpatient (2/26/20)
• Travel Screening BPA Inpatient (2/26/20)
• Travel Posters for Patient Areas (All posters last updated 1/31/20)
  • English/Spanish/Portuguese languages version (PDF): 8.5" x 11"  |  11" x 17"  |  18" x 24"  
  • Chinese language version (PDF): 8.5" x 11"

Other Lifespan Updates and Resources

• Lifespan Retail Pharmacy Prescription Pick-ups  (4/2/20) 
• Coronavirus International Travel Advisory (3/6/20)
• Update on COVID-19 and Human Subjects Research (3/13/20)
• COVID-19 Screening Expectations for Inpatients Likely to Be Discharged to  Post-Acute Congregate Living Settings – SNF, Assisted Living (4/2/20) 
• Lifespan/CNE PSA (4/3/20) 
• Video: GME Skype Town Hall (4/3/20)