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) 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 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 (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

• 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)
• 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)
  • Video: Lifespan PPE Training (3/17/20)

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)  
  • Steps for Online Ordering (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)  
  • Chart for COVID-19 Testing Process for Lifespan Patients (4/17/20)  
• 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 and The Miriam Hospital (English, Spanish and Portuguese) (8/3/20)
  • Newport Hospital (English, Spanish and Portuguese) (8/3/20)
  • Lifespan Physician Group Practices (6/5/20)
• 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"