Infectious Diseases
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.
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
- Rhode Island Hospital/Hasbro Children’s Hospital Decision Tree for Adult and Pediatric Patients with Influenza-like Illness (10/1/20)
- Lifespan Outpatient Algorithm for COVID-19 (9/24/20)
- Lifespan Housewide Algorithm (3/30/20) (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 (8/13/20)
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 Anticoagulation Flow Sheet for Medical Ward Patient (4/16/20)
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 (7/16/20)
- 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 (3/27/20)
- Modified Contact/Droplet Isolation Table (3/27/20)
- 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
- N95/Face Shield or CAPR Use (4/26/20)
- Universal Masking for Source Control (Employee and Patients) (4/1120)
- Video: CAPR Training (3/25/20)TMH PPE Distribution and Reprocess (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)
Emergency Respiratory Care
- COVID-19 Respiratory Care Procedures-Adult (7/2020)
- COVID-19 Emergency Respiratory Care Procedures-Pediatric (4/7/20)
- COVID-19 Inhaled Medication Emergency Response Tiered Plan (4/3/20)
Specimen Collection and Instructions for Testing
- 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)
- 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)
Visitation Policies and Resources
- Hasbro Children's Hospital Visitation Letter for Families: English | Spanish | Portuguese (8/13/20)
- Changes to Visitation at Lifespan Hospitals (7/23/20)
- Guidelines for Visitation
- Rhode Island Hospital Patient-Visitor Screening Process (5/6/20)
- NPT Patient Visitor Screening Form (5/18/20)
- Lifespan COVID-19 Attestation of Good Health
- Printable signage for visitors
- Patient Mask Poster (3/27/20)
- Patient Mask Poster (Facility Entrances) (3/27/20)
- "No Visitors" Sign (8.5” x 11")
- COVID Symptom Icons Entry Sign (8.5” x 11")
- Elevator Sign (3 Languages): 2-person limit | 4-person limit
Other Lifespan Updates and Resources
- 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"