by akennedy | Apr 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
As more COVID-19 cases are confirmed across our city, our top priority is to proactively seek ways to keep our patients and caregivers safe — telemedicine is one of those solutions. Providers systemwide are now taking advantage of virtual care options – allowing...
by akennedy | Apr 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
In response to COVID-19, the Texas State Board of Pharmacy issued a new medication limits rule to help ensure access to specific medications, like chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine, mefloquine or azithromycin. When writing prescriptions, physicians should: Prescription...
by akennedy | Apr 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
Designated systemwide COVID units will now have Vidyo-powered iPads for inpatient telemedicine. This helps facilitate virtual examinations and patient care coordination – enhancing the provider-patient experience, while minimizing foot traffic and exposure on the...
by akennedy | Mar 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
For Hospital-Based RNs and PCAs Floater Fast Track Epic training is now available to help current HM nurses and PCAs float in different departments. This training does not have to be assigned to you. You’re able to search for it by course number. Managers are...
by akennedy | Mar 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
A new COVID-19 Adult Inpatient Management and Treatment order set is now available for authorized pulmonary, critical care and infectious disease providers for treatment of patients with confirmed cases of COVID-19. To assist with efficient and safe ordering, the...
by akennedy | Mar 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
COVID-19 Testing Criteria: For COVID-19 testing, a patient must have a fever (>100.4F) and any of the following risk factors or conditions: International travel in the last 14 days before symptoms onset. Exposure to a confirmed or suspected COVID-19 individual in...
