March 27 COVID-19 update: PPE super users and specialists, inpatient testing, policies added

Posted in COVID-19, March 27, 2020

March 27 COVID-19 update: PPE super users and specialists, inpatient testing, policies added

March 27 highlights PPE super users; ensuring proper use for maximum safety PPE specialists; keeping our supply counted and accounted for Inpatient COVID-19 testing; no need to test for influenza first Several policies have been added due to COVID-19; check…


March 26 COVID-19 update: Webex, labor pool, PPE training

Posted in COVID-19, March 26, 2020

March 26 COVID-19 update: Webex, labor pool, PPE training

March 26 highlights Tuality launches Webex COVID-19 labor pool and timekeeping PPE training schedule Webex To better support telework, Webex remote meetings are now available to all Tuality employees and affiliates. Webex can be used for phone and video conferencing, online meetings and screen sharing. …


March 25 COVID-19 update: PPE planning, employee wellness, Stay home, Save Lives

Posted in COVID-19, March 25, 2020

March 25 COVID-19 update: PPE planning, employee wellness, Stay home, Save Lives

March 25 highlights PPE supply planning; we have multiple back up plans to keep you safe Employee wellness; breakaway room, communication tools for providers during COVID-19, hotline for employee health questions Stay Home, Save Lives; please share our message of…


March 24 COVID-19 update: Algorithm for caring, EPIC orders, PPE FAQ and guides

Posted in COVID-19, March 24, 2020

March 24 COVID-19 update: Algorithm for caring, EPIC orders, PPE FAQ and guides

March 24 highlights Algorithm for caring for critically ill patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 EPIC COVID-19 orders; protocol for ordering COVID-19 testing. PPE FAQs including extended use and reuse of PPE; guidelines on when these strategies should be employed…


March 23 COVID-19 update: Prioritizing response, OHSU testing site opens, support, counseling

Posted in COVID-19, March 23, 2020

March 23 COVID-19 update: Prioritizing response, OHSU testing site opens, support, counseling

March 23 highlights Prioritizing Tuality’s COVID-19 response; financial deadlines delayed. New OHSU testing site opens tomorrow; located at Hillsboro stadium. Hillsboro offers support; financial aid for residents and businesses. Counseling services available; an EAP to help you with this challenging…


March 20 COVID-19 update: Childcare, visitor policy, all hands on deck, employee orientation, spreading good

Posted in COVID-19, March 20, 2020

March 20 COVID-19 update: Childcare, visitor policy, all hands on deck, employee orientation, spreading good

March 20 highlights Childcare through Hillsboro School District; preference for healthcare workers Visitor policy clarification and talking points. All hands on deck; if you were planning to travel please consider taking some shifts. New employee orientation goes online. Spreading good;…


March 19 COVID-19 update: Conservation of PPE, employee testing, labor pool established, HR support

Posted in COVID-19, March 19, 2020

March 19 COVID-19 update: Conservation of PPE, employee testing, labor pool established, HR support

March 19 highlights Conservation of PPE; a call to action for every team member to help. Employee COVID-19 testing; qualifiers, testing process and location outlined. Labor pool established; use the form below to become part of it. Human Resources is…


March 18 COVID-19 update: Visitor policy change, certifications, caring for yourself and others, working remotely

Posted in COVID-19, March 18, 2020

March 18 COVID-19 update: Visitor policy change, certifications, caring for yourself and others, working remotely

March 18 highlights Change to our visitor policy; starting 3/19 NO VISITORS except pediatrics, birth and end-of-life Extension of life support certifications Caring for yourself while caring for others Remote work phone tips Incident Command Center focus of the day Change…


March 18 COVID-19 update: Stopping all elective cases requiring airway management

Posted in COVID-19, March 18, 2020

March 18 COVID-19 update: Stopping all elective cases requiring airway management

As noted in our Monday message, we continue to make real-time adjustments to our protocols and procedures as the COVID-19 situation evolves and conditions warrant. To that end, starting today, March 18, we are stopping all elective cases requiring airway management. Following are factors we…


March 17 COVID-19 update: Emergency operations, childcare resources, working remotely

Posted in COVID-19, March 17, 2020

March 17 COVID-19 update: Emergency operations, childcare resources, working remotely

Today’s highlights Emergency operations: View into the Incident Command Center. Childcare resources: Starter list of where to find care for kids, elders and pets. Remote work: Reminder that non-essential staff should be working remotely. Emergency operations As of this week we are…