Infectious Diseases
Infectious Diseases
- COVID-19 Safety
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
- COVID-19 Información en Español
- Lifespan's Response to Coronavirus COVID-19
- Alternative Hospital Site at the Rhode Island Convention Center
- How You Can Help
- Information for Patients Scheduled for an Appointment or a Procedure
- What Is Social Distancing?
- Resources for Parents
- Coronavirus COVID-19 Clinical Information for Health Care Providers
- COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Infusion Centers
- COVID-19 Vaccine Trials
- Outpatient Clinics
- STD Testing
- Global and Local Health Programs
- Education and Training
- Research
- Our Clinical Research
- Our Team
- Leadership
Coronavirus COVID-19 Information for Providers
![]() Coronavirus: Related LinksInstructions for Lifespan patients scheduled for an appointment or procedure Map of Affected Areas (jhu.edu) |
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.
Monoclonal Antibody Infusion Treatment Now Available
The US FDA recently granted emergency use authorization (EUA) to two monoclonal antibody infusions for treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in the outpatient setting: bamlanivimab and casirivimab/imdevimab. Refer an eligible patient for treatment »
COVID-19 ICD-10 Codes Now in LifeChart
New, specific, 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 (10/29/20)
- Lifespan Algorithm for COVID-19 or Influenza-Like Illness (11/5/20) (replaces Lifespan ED Algorithm)
- Lifespan Pediatric Algorithm for Coronavirus COVID-19
- Adult Airway Management Algorithm for COVID-19 (4/30/20)
- Pediatric Airways Management COVID-19 and PUI (3/27/20)
- Testing Algorithms (8/24/20)
ARDS Management Training and Protocols
- Critical Care COVID-19 Protocol (7/20/20)
- Video Training: Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation for COVID-19 Surge Plan (4/3/20)
- COVID-19 Vent Tip Sheet (7/20//20)
- COVID Anticoagulation Protocol (4/20/20)
- COVID-19 Pediatric Thromboprophylaxis Guidelines (12/22/20)
Instructions for Patients
- MyLifespan Message to Patients (5/20/20)
- Social Distancing Posters (3 Languages): 8.5" x 11" | 24" x 36" (4/27/20)
- "Patients Must Wear Masks" Poster (9” x 14")
- Proper Mask Use for Patients Poster (3 Languages): 9" x 14" | 18" x 24" | 24" x 36" (7/12/20)
- Elevator Poster for Social Distancing (8.5” x 11")
- Information for People Who Are at Higher Risk for Severe Illness (CDC.gov) (4/17/20)
- Caring for Someone at Home (CDC.gov) (4/17/20)
- COVID-19 Information for Pregnant Patients (12/3/20)
- Patient Visitor Screening Log (3/18/20)
- Prevention Steps for People Being Tested for COVID-19 (3/14/20)
General Infection Control Resources
- Changes to COVID-19 Respiratory Pathogen Panel and Influenza PCR Testing (10/1/20)
- Infection Control Guidelines - Ambulatory Settings (5/21/20)
- SBAR Emergency Medication Kits (3/29/20)
- Modified Contact/Droplet Isolation Sign (11/6/20)
- Modified Contact Droplet Isolation for COVID-19 Table (11/16/20)
- General COVID-19 Warm Zone Instructions (11/6/20)
- New Respiratory Protection Guidance (11/6/20)
- Scrubs Distribution Guidance (3/27/20)
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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)
- Reprocessing Disposable Stethoscopes (4/17/20)
- General COVID-19 Warm Zone Instructions (4/17/20)
PPE Resources
- Elastomeric Mask Cleaning and Storage Instructions (12/30/20)
- Elastomeric Mask Signage for Patient Areas (12/30/20)
- Lifespan Elastomeric Fit-Testing Schedule (12/30/20)
- Lifespan N95-Instructions (10/30/20)
- N95/Face Shield or CAPR Use (4/26/20)
- Video: CAPR Training (3/25/20)
- Revised Guidance on Respiratory Protection and Fit-Testing (1/16/21)
- Fit-Testing, Facial Hair and Use of N95-Level Respirators (1/16/21)
- Fit-Testing FAQs (1/16/21)
Emergency Respiratory Care
- COVID-19 Respiratory Care Procedures for Adult Services (10/14/20)
- COVID-19 Emergency Respiratory Care Procedures for Pediatric Services (10/14/20)
- COVID-19 Inhaled Medication Emergency Response Tiered Plan (4/3/20)
Specimen Collection and Instructions for Testing
- Pre-Procedural Testing at Lifespan Facilities (11/6/20)
- COVID-19 Testing for Multi-Bed Rooms (10/28/20)
- Inpatient Admission Testing (8/12/20)
- Elective Surgery and Procedure Testing (8/12/20)
- Instructions for Ordering COVID-19 Tests by Fax and Online (Lifespan Ambulatory Care Providers) (4/10/20)
- Instructions for Online Ordering (Lifespan ED and Inpatient Providers) (4/10/20)
- Lab Shortage Table (12/29/20)
- Screening Process for Admitted Patients (4/12/20)
- COVID-19 Pre-Procedure Testing Guide (7/1/20)
- Currently Recommended Use of SARS-COV-2 Serology Testing (5/14/20)
Vaccine Information
- Brown Physicians, Inc. COVID-19 Vaccine Update (Vimeo Video) (12/28/20)
- COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs (12/17/20)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritization Chart (12/1/020)
Visitation Policies and Resources
- Hasbro Children's Hospital Visitation Letter for Families: English | Spanish | Portuguese (11/5/20)
- Changes to Visitation at Lifespan Hospitals (7/23/20)
- Guidelines for Visitation
- Rhode Island Hospital Patient-Visitor Screening Process (5/6/20)
- Newport Hospital Patient Visitor Screening Form (5/18/20)
- Lifespan COVID-19 Attestation of Good Health
- "No Visitors" Sign: 8.5” x 11" (English) | 24" x 36" (English and Spanish) (10/30/20)
- COVID Symptom Icons Entry Sign (8.5” x 11")
- Elevator Sign (3 Languages): 2-person limit | 4-person limit
Other Lifespan Updates and Resources
- Additional Answers to Questions from Lifespan Coronavirus Town Hall (11/10/20)
- RI DOH Guidance for Healthcare Facilities Caring for Nursing Home Residents for Medically Necessary Visits (4/11/20)
- Lifespan Retail Pharmacy Prescription Pick-ups (4/2/20)
- 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)
- Employee Attestation Sign (8.5” x 11")
- Breakroom Sign
- "Remember to Stay Safe" Posters for Staff
- Rhode Island Hospital: 8.5" x 11" | 36" x 48"
- The Miriam Hospital: 8.5" x 11" | 36" x 48"
- Bradley Hospital: 8.5" x 11" | 36" x 48"
- Newport Hospital: 8.5" x 11" | 36" x 48"
- Lifespan Corporate Offices: 8.5" x 11" | 36" x 48"