View source for WLAVA:COVID19 ED Operational Updates

♦♦♦ = New Information (w/in ~3 days) with Update Date
==♦♦♦BREAKING NEWS 7/23/20♦♦♦==

===COVID AIRWAY COVERAGE===
* Anesthesia will continue expanded coverage at least through Labor Day
* We will continue to cover airways from 11p-7a 7 days a week
* Please email Scott if you would like to sign up for a shift

===ED REMODEL UPDATE===
* We will move to the new area on Wednesday
* The east entrance will continue to be used for ambulances this coming week while we work out some kinks
* Next monday 7/27, the last area (rooms 1-7) will be closed down to build the new WR and triage area.

===FIT TESTING DATES===
* 7/23/20 Thursday- 1pm-3pm Room 3232  B500
* So far this is all that is scheduled, we will update with further dates.
* Please notify one of us if you have not been fit tested. This Thursday testing is primarily for residents starting the new rotation. Further testing may require an appointment.

===EMPLOYEE HEALTH COVID===
====EMPLOYEE SYMPTOM SELF-REFERRAL TOOL====
* [https://uclahs.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2o7OzYIPa2HRpE9 GLA VA Employee Symptom Self-Referral Tool]
* You can give this link to employee patients presenting to ED for eval 

====EMPLOYEE TESTING INFORMATION HANDOUT====
* See attached file for COVID testing instructions. You can also contact employee health at (310) 268-3522 for further instructions
* No employees should be billed for any testing performed in our facilities. If you receive a bill, contact Letitia.Jones@va.gov
[[:File:WLA Employee COVID-19 Testing Handout.pdf]]

====EMPLOYEE COVID RESULTS (AB AND PCR)====
[https://vaww.fre.cdw.va.gov/sites/D05_BISLTeam/RCM/_layouts/15/ReportServer/RSViewerPage.aspx?rv:RelativeReportUrl=/sites/D05_BISLTeam/RCM/VISN22/Covid19Employee.rdl COVID-19 Employee Self-Lookup]
* Enter your Date of Birth (top right)
* Click "Apply" button on the bottom right side of the page
** If you receive an error message:
*** Make sure that you have entered your DOB correctly
*** Call EH directly for your results (310-268-3522)
*** See handout for details on troubleshooting errors: [[:File:Covid Results Handout.pdf]]

===CRITICAL LAB CASCADE REMINDER===
* The cascade when you are called regarding a critical lab is:
# Ordering provider 
# PCP 
# '''Outpatient critical value phone''' (213-317-0241) from 0800 to 2000 M-F 
# ED off hours and weekends
* We will be receiving many more of these with the COVID labs coming back

===NOTIFY ED CHIEF===
* Please '''text''' or '''email''' Manny for any '''intubations''' you perform and if a '''patient is transferred out of the ED''' (add Manuel Celedon as a co-signer).
* Do not send PHI, send first initial of last name, first initial of first name, last 4 SSN.

===LACTATION ROOM===
* The “Family Room” in the hospital chapel is our hospital designated Lactation Room.
**'''Room 6628A''' (inside the side door of the Chapel)
** '''CODE:''' 3451

===ED SHAREPOINT===
* As mentioned before, thanks to Jonie, the sharepoint has been revamped (linked below accessible via VA intranet only)
* There is now a [https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/VHAGLAMed/ed/Radiology/Home.aspx page with Radiology FAQs about consents, IV contrast, and uploading CDs]
* [https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/VHAGLAMed/ed/Transfers%20%20Trauma/Home.aspx Trauma/transfer page]
* [https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/VHAGLAMed/ed/Direct%20Scheduling%20%20Rapid%20Access/Home.aspx ED-PACT/Rapid access page]

==AIRWAY REMINDERS==

===ANESTHESIA EXPANDED COVID AIRWAY COVERAGE===
* Anesthesia will cover 7a-11p 7 days a week until August.
** Please drop off pager at 7a (5 North, Rm 5003).
* Thank you for helping us out! If you signed up for a COVID airway shift on the weekend day, we will honor it.
* If possible, we would prefer to have staff cover the open overnight COVID airway shifts. If you signed up for a weekend day and can switch to an overnight we would greatly appreciate it. The open weekend overnight shifts will be shortened to 11p-7a. 

====ED ATTENDING AIRWAYS====
*We are still responsible for non-covid airways and crash airways in the ED or after 11p (triple night coverage).
** You get first dibs on any airway you want.

==== HOW TO CONTACT ANESTHESIA====
* '''Daytime:''' Vocera "COVID AIRWAY" or the airway pager.
* '''After 11p:''' Use the call list on ED SharePoint (see below). 
**'''To find the call list, follow these steps:'''
*** Go to GLA home page
*** Go to intranet on right side of page
*** Go to Patient care on the top of the page
*** Go to big red box "WLA VA on Call Schedule"
***Scroll down to anesthesia

===AEROSOLIZING PROCEDURES===
* Per Dr Goetz, '''aerosolizing procedures are okay in PUIs''' as long as patients are in a negative pressure room (all private rooms in the ED currently) and all staff entering the room is donning appropriate PPE. This means N95, eye protection, face shield, gown, and gloves. This includes:
** CPAP
** Nebulizer treatments
** High flow nasal cannula
** NP swabbing

===UNUSED MEDICATION BAGS===
* '''Please make sure all used med bags are discarded.'''
* Request a new bag from pharmacy.
* It's a violation of policy to leave medications in an undesignated location (this is why the intubation meds are stocked separately in a locked room).  
** If you are concerned about waste and intubating in the ED, consider asking the nurse to grab the meds from the omnicell instead.

====SECURING ETT VIDEOS====
* Zahir and Derrick created a video on how to secure the airway tube
* If you have not done it, it's very difficult to do by yourself- so try it and please review videos.
* BASIC TECHNIQUE TO TEMPORARILY SECURING AN ET TUBE 
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* SECURING AN ET TUBE WHILE USING AN AIRWAY BOX
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* DEMONSTRATION OF USING A PONCHO WHILE INTUBATING
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====AEROSOL BOXES====
* Moved to Jonie's office (code 1453).
* This is available for use and is not mandatory. 
** Added layer of protection (giant splash guard). 
* We recommend you practice using it on simulation dummy before deploying for COVID19 airway.
* Bed 4 has intubating manakin for you to practice. 

=====SUGGESTED WORKFLOW FOR AEROSOL BOX===== 
*Remember to put what you need inside the box before intubating:
** BVM with HEPA filter, suction, vent tubing, glidescope, tube, tape to secure tube.
* You have the option of draping the other end (extra drapes available on the counter along with tape)
* After securing tube, attach the viral filter/BVM OR continuous capnometry if you have that set up.
* 2nd person (likely RN) will need to bag the patient with viral filter or connect directly to vent.
* Lift the box from the patient and leave it in the room for at least 30 minutes over sink (to allow aerosols to clear) then retrieve for cleaning.
[[File:box sink.jpg|100px]]
* Sterilize after use with germicidal wipes thoroughly and allow it to dry. 
** Buddy can clean this along with glidescope. Should wear full PPE.

===AIRWAY GENERAL INFORMATION===
* '''Treat All Intubations as PUIs:'''
** It is up to your discretion if you want to PAPR vs N95.
*** Please wear the recommended level of PPE for aerosolizing procedures.
** Please remember to document your PPE in CPRS note.

*'''See [[WLAVA:COVID19 ED Airway|Airway Page]] for detailed ED attending airway duties:''' 
** '''Anesthesia covers all inpatient airways including ED COVID airways from 7a-11p 7 days a week.'''
** '''Anesthesia can be called for impending COVID airways if 2 hours notice can be given.'''

====ED ATTENDING AIRWAY RESPONSIBILITIES====
* Write an '''Intubation Note''' in CPRS
* Please hand off the pager to the responsible Airway Attending.
* Airway Team should restock cart and medications after each use.
* Report anything missing to Derrick, Miguel and COVID champions.

====ED COVID AIRWAY TEAM====
* '''Overnight:''' 
** '''Intubating COVID:''' 11p-7a
** '''Buddy:''' A) 12a-8a B) 11p-7a

====DAILY AIRWAY CART LOG====
* The COVID Airway Shift Attending must check the Airway Carts x2 and new red Airway Box in the med room every day.
* The DAILY “Sign-off Log” and the “Item Checklist” are on separate clipboards on '''top of the Airway Cart'''.
* Best practice is to refill the cart after intubation because you know what is missing.
* This daily log is a double check/insurance. 
* You also need to check that the COVID medication bags medications are NOT expired.
[[File:clipboard.jpg|100px]]
[[:File:Airway Cart Box Item Checklist_042020.pdf|COVID Airway Item Checklist]]

====RESTOCKING CART====
* If you need to restock the airway cart, most of the items should be available in the med room (bunny suits, hoods, etc.)
* However, if we are out (because Derrick and Miguel have been primarily stocking these), they would be in the med room or Jonie’s office (requires 404 key, which the majority of the nurses should have).

====AIRWAY RED BOX IN MED ROOM====
* Stored in Med Room
* Check Daily (3 essential items)
** Glidescope Go ('''CHECK BATTERY''')
** Grab and Go Bag (gather items from the Yellow duffel bag)
** COVID Medication Bag
[[File:red box.jpg|100px]]

===AIRWAY MAIN PAGE===
[[WLAVA:COVID19_ED_Airway|WLAVA: COVID-19 ED Airway Main]]

==PPE REMINDERS==

===DONNING & DOFFING PPE===
* Remember to Don and Doff PPE inside the patient room and only use the closed containers (a red biohazard bin).
* DO NOT place used PPE in the open trash can bins, particularly in the work areas.
* '''Please pass this on to the residents as well.'''

===GLA UNIVERSAL MASKING POLICY===
* Please wear a mask at all times.
* Please remind staff and patients to wear a mask appropriately.
** It is for our own good to prevent spread of employee transmission.

'''Patient Encounter Scenarios & Recommended PPE'''
[[File:06B68CDD-1AD2-4390-8044-22D7FC1A4DEB.jpg|thumb|center|Patient Encounter Scenarios and Detailed PPE]]

'''For Patients '''WITH''' COVID-19 Isolation Precautions'''
[[File:DBB5C750-02D7-4CA3-B085-80ECD361D51C.png|thumb|center|Donning and Doffing Guidance for Patients w/COVID-19 Isolation Precautions]]

'''For Patients '''WITHOUT''' COVID-19 Isolation Precautions'''
[[File:ABDFBBCB-FADB-4295-9CA0-3A5BD6EC916D.png|thumb|center|Donning and Doffing Guidance for Patients w/o COVID-19 Isolation Precautions]]

===UPDATED GUIDANCE ON PPE===
* '''Summary of COS Guidance Document:'''
** Since in the ED we won’t necessarily know the COVID status of a patient prior to doing a potentially aerosol-generating procedure on a patient (including things like peri-coronal or peri-apical abscess drainage, PTA drainage, nasal packing):
*** '''Our best strategy in the ED is to wear PPE assuming that the patient is COVID+''' (face shield, N-95 respirator, gown, gloves)
**'''Other salient points:'''
*** All patients and staff should always wear a mask
*** All patients and staff should maintain 6 feet of distance when possible
*** Gloves should be worn in all patient encounters and changed in between encounters
*** Hands should be washed (for 20 seconds) or hand sanitizer used after all patient encounters

===USE OF DISINFECTANT WIPES===
* We are running low on Saniwipes and other disinfectant wipes
* '''Please use Saniwipes to clean medical equipment only – reusable PPE, ultrasound machine, etc.'''
* '''Do not use disinfectant wipes to clean work areas.'''
* For all work areas (areas not directly involved in patient care), EMS will be providing bottles of Virex Plus Disinfectant spray or a Glance General Purpose Cleaner along with disposable rags (white) or reusable rags (green) that can be deposited in the dirty linen bins. Please ask the charge where it is being kept.
*[[:File:Disinfecting Procedures.pdf]]

===3M 8000 N95 FIT TESTING===
* EVERYONE needs to be fit tested for the N95 8000s as these will be the ones handed out. 
** EVERY Thursday Room 3232 12-2 is scheduled until end of July:
***Primary purpose of this FIT testing is for rotating residents so please set aside a time for them to go to this.
***Make sure you complete the questionnaire ahead of time. 
*Please notify us if you have not been FIT tested for the 8000 series and cannot make one of these dates before your next shift! They are really flexible and will work with our schedules but we need to know ahead of time what works for you so they can be available.

*** Please complete questionnaire online if you have not done it within the past year. 
*** URL: http://respiratormedicalevaluation.com

===PAPR CLEANING===
* After intubation or CODE with PAPR use, '''remind the charge nurse to call SPS to pick it up for cleaning.'''
* Place PAPR in the dirty utility room, on the cart instead of the floor. It may be assumed to be trash if on the ground.
* If SPS is not called, PAPR may not be cleaned for days and has a high chance of getting lost.
* If there are no more PAPRs left in the Med Room, notify the ED Nurse Managers or COVID Team ASAP.

===PPE GENERAL INFORMATION===
* [[WLAVA:COVID-19_PPE#Airway.2FCode_Donning_.26_Doffing_Checklist|Donning/Doffing checklist and videos.]]

====MASK GUIDANCE====
** 1860 and 1870 N95 respirators are being distributed only to the OR and Procedure Center. 
** ED is receiving only 3M 8000 N95 respirators.
** We have very very few 1860/1870 left for the entire ED (MDs, RNs, ICTs, etc). 
*** We will not be resupplied with 1860/1870s.
** Remind consultants that 8000s are N95 respirators and this is an ID guideline. 
*** They can request an 1860s/1870s is if they failed formal fit test for 8000s.

'''What Mask Should I Wear?'''
*'''PAPR:'''
** Provider intubating. Nursing as per their leadership recommendations.
* '''3M 8000 N95 Respirator:'''
** All providers working in the ED who passed fit testing.
*** Airway buddy.
*** Personnel seeing PUIs. 
*** Nurse performing NP swab.
*** CODES or intubations.
** No need to wear a surgical mask over these.
*** Can discard with every PUI. Can continue to wear between non-PUI to non-PUI.
* '''3M 1860/1870 N95 Respirator:''' 
** Providers that failed formal 8000 N95 fit testing.
** Wear a surgical mask over this and discard surgical mask with every PUI.
** If used for a CODE or Intubation, discard the N95.
** If used daily because you failed 8000 N95 fit test, consider saving these using paper bag method.

===UPDATE ON MASK GUIDANCE BY COS===
* COS published an update to the mask guidance
** All '''VA employees are not to wear masks with exhalation valves''', including disposable and re-usable style masks
** Cloth masks can be worn when not doing direct clinical care
** See [https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/infection-control-recommendations.html CDC recommendations] for more information
* Appropriate disposable masks will be provided to clinical staff for patient care activities
[[File:Masks.jpg|thumb|center|Example of Exhalation Valve Masks (Not Approved)]]

===SPS N95 COLLECTION===
* We are no longer collecting the 8000s for reuse, you can discard them. 
* We are still collecting 1860/1870 in brown paper bags and placing them in the bins
* We are not collecting the newer masks for now.
** We ARE collecting the mask if used for intubation/buddy/aerosolizing procedure (if not visibly soiled or ruined).
** DO NOT SAVE N95 IF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA ARE MET:
*** If the mask is visibly soiled or deformed/destroyed.
* Please '''label the mask''' with your '''name''' and '''date''', '''place in paper bag''' and '''again label your name and date''', then '''deposit in the red bin the dirty utility room.'''
** The care team is also responsible for providing necessary precautions to ensure safety of visitors, Veterans, and staff.

===PPE MAIN PAGE===
*Check out Page below for PPE including PAPR Donning/Doffing Protocols and Videos
[[WLAVA:COVID-19_PPE|WLA VA PPE Main Information Page]]

==EMPLOYEE HEALTH & TENT REMINDERS==
* Avoid having symptomatic patients enter Building 500 if they do not require emergency care. 
** Try to accommodate their needs from the tent (i.e., page consult service if they came for appt, call pharmacy to prepare meds if came for refill, skype PCP, etc.)

===TENT DISPO TOOL===
*Please see the [https://uclahs.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6WFnqOMheo6QakB EST Provider Disposition Tool] for EST workflow.
*This decision-making tool helps the Tent provider decide on patient disposition and follow up. Please disseminate to tent providers. 

===EMPLOYEE SELF-REFERRAL TOOL===
* Please refer asymptomatic employees working NORTH of Wilshire to Employee Health. 
* Please refer asymptomatic employees working SOUTH of Wilshire the tent.
** The Best time to test is 4-6 days after exposure so they can usually wait for an employee health appointment. 
* Employee self-referral tool helps employees decide how to best manage their symptoms, when they can return to work, and when to get tested for COVID-19.
* We can use this tool, but mainly to assist other employees. 
** Please use and distribute this so that people can present to the correct location (Employee Health, Tent, or ED) and so they know how to correctly self-triage their symptoms/exposures. 
*[https://uclahs.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2o7OzYIPa2HRpE9 GLA VA Employee Symptom Self-Referral Tool]

===SEROLOGICAL TESTING===
* '''Getting the test:'''
** Free serological testing will be available to all employees on a voluntary basis
** Blood draw occurs through the outpatient lab
*** [https://leaf.va.gov/VISN22/691/Clinical/?a=newform Submit LEAF request] (VA Intranet) PRIOR to blood draw
*** Expect 1-2 day delay in processing prior to being able to show up at outpatient lab

* '''Serological testing results:'''
** Serology results are now available online. 
** Click this [https://vaww.fre.cdw.va.gov/sites/D05_BISLTeam/RCM/VISN22/Covid19Employee.rdl?Web=1 link] and you will be taken to this screen:

** Enter your DOB and click "apply"
** You will need both patient-level CPRS and your Network Username in VistA. Easiest way to do this would be at the VA.
** Contact Employee Health (310) 268-3522 if you do not see your results
** If you don't see the title "Covid-19 Employee Self-Lookup" after clicking the "Apply" button, please email VHAGLADataAnalysisHelp@va.gov with a screenshot of any other error message.

===Employee COVID-19 PCR Triage Algorithm===
'''Last Updated: 4/16/20'''
[[File:68497152-DD2F-46F8-8D54-14057FB8CFAB.png|thumb|center|Employee COVID-19 Triage]]

===Employee Exposure Risk Determination Algorithm===
'''Last Updated: 4/17/20'''
* Reviewing the exposure risk algorithm shows that this simple intervention keeps exposure risk low to medium.
** Second layer of defense is ensuring that you wear a face mask (NOT N95). 
[[File:Screen Shot 2020-04-17 at 8.20.52 PM.png|thumb|center|nterim Guidance at GLA during regular staffing mode for ASYMPTOMATIC employees WITH PROLONGED CLOSE CONTACT with a COVID-19 patient]]
[[File:08B718CA-9CB2-48A8-9633-8BDA4F095449.jpg|thumb|center|Supplementary Appendix]]

===EMPLOYEE RETURN TO WORK GUIDANCE===
'''Last Updated: 7/23/20'''
*'''Return to work for persons with mild to moderate illness who are not severely immunocompromised:'''
** At least 24 hours have passed since resolution of fever, if any (without the use of antipyretics) and
** There has been improvement in respiratory symptoms (e.g., cough, shortness of breath) and
**10 days have passed since the onset of symptoms or time of diagnosis (whichever period is longer) 
***All criteria must be satisfied prior to return to work.
*'''Return to work for persons with severe to critical illness (required O2 or admission) or who are severely immunocompromised:'''
** At least 24 hours have passed since resolution of fever, if any (without the use of antipyretics) and
** There has been improvement in respiratory symptoms (e.g., cough, shortness of breath) and
** 20 days have passed since the onset of symptoms or time of diagnosis (whichever period is longer) 
*** All criteria must be satisfied prior to return to work.
*'''Notes:'''
** After returning to work, persons with direct patient care responsibilities should always wear a facemask for source control while in the healthcare facility until all symptoms are completely resolved or at baseline. A facemask instead of a cloth face covering should be used by these HCP for source control during this time period while in the facility. 
* Reference file:
** [[:File:Return to Work Policy COVID-19 21JULY2020.pdf]]

===TENT GENERAL INFORMATION===
* '''EST open M-F 7:30a-4p''' excludes holidays and weekends. 

===PRE-PROCEDURE TENT===
* The pre-procedure tent will be getting more volume as the hospital expands operations.
* If you haven't noticed, there are two sides to the tent - symptomatic tent and the pre-procedural tent for those needing surveillance screening prior to their operations, infusion, dialysis, etc.
* For patients to show up in the pre-procedure tent, they must have an appointment and order by the original provider. 
* Some of these asymptomatic patients are being sent to the tent without orders or an appointment and then need to be seen in the symptomatic side because they need an order from the tent provider.
* If they end up being seen by the tent provider, please perform the test. Then try to locate the service/individual who sent them to provide directed feedback that they should be placing the order and having the patient make an appointment. 
* If you are unable to locate the sending provider, email 
[[vhawlaest@va.gov]] (or for any other tent issues) with the information so that the tent leadership can follow up. 
* Our goal is to keep the pre-procedure patients (who are higher risk usually) separate from the symptomatic ones in the screening tent.

===TENT MAIN PAGES===
* [[WLAVA:Enhanced_Screening_Tent|WLAVA: Enhanced Screening Tent]]
* [[WLAVA:Enhanced_Screening_Tent_LIP_Orientation|EST Provider Orientation]]
* [[WLAVA:Enhanced Screening Tent Telehealth]]

==COVID WORKFLOW REMINDERS==

====WLA VA ID COVID-19 TESTING ALGORITHM====
*'''Last Updated 6/26/20'''
[[File:COVID-19.jpg|center|Outpatient GLA Triage and Testing Algorithm]]
* '''Reference file (for printing):'''
[[:File:6.c.i.5_20200624_GLAVA_Algorithm_Triage_OutpatientBldg500.1.pdf]]

===PULSE OXIMETERS===
* Veterans can now get '''home-use personal oximeters in high risk patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19''' that you are '''planning on sending home.'''
* Pulse ox devices are in the same locked cabinet as the ED iPads, key is in the red lockbox code 119.
* See Manny’s email from the same day for more information
* For more information or handouts see [https://vaglaem.slack.com/archives/C0161MYDAJK slack channel] or [https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/VHAGLAMed/ed/EvPiEhyQNq1NmUjg0wcVEbEBkajswcrbO_ZqHU0gd9Y8Pw?e=9enrKu ED SharePoint (Va intranet)]

===UNIVERSAL MASKING===
* Please wear masks at all times while in the ED.
* No eating is allowed at MD workstations due to increased risk of transmission.
* Previously it was said that snacking was okay but due to constantly having to remove your masks for snacking, please avoid all food.
* Drinks are okay.
* Stagger breaks so that you can eat outside or in a private area.
* No more than 2 people should be in ED breakroom at a time.
* No potlucks, parties, or shared foods/drinks.
* Please reinforce this with the residents.

===ED BREAKROOM===
* No eating at MD workstations.
* No more than 2 people in ED breakroom.
** Eat outside or in private area. 
* No potlucks, parties, shared food/drinks.

===COVID-19 TRIAGE SCREEN===
* Please make sure to review the COVID-19 Screen section of the ED RN Triage Note.
* ED Nurses are supposed to notify the Charge Nurse of any patient that screens positive (these patients should be placed in a private room with isolation orders).
* This information is supposed to be relayed to ED provider, but it may not be happening routinely (please let Manny know if it isn’t).
* If after you see the patient, you feel that their COVID-19 screen is actually negative (i.e., patient cough is chronic without acute change) please document that in your note.

===TESTING ASYMPTOMATIC PATIENTS===
* If a patient insists on being swabbed while being asymptomatic, please try your best to educate the patient about why it is not necessary.
* If the patient is still insistent and says they’ll get swabbed elsewhere (e.g. county), please just go ahead and swab them. We do not want our patients to be swabbed outside or system.
* Send the LB (Roche) tests on these people and NOT the CEPHEID

===FAST TRACK PUIS===
* Tent is CLOSED weekends, holidays, evening, nights (WHEN hours) so we will be seeing all the tent patients in FT. 
** Usually Tent hours are M-F 7:30a-4p, but the last patient the tent will see is a 3:45 and we will be given a handoff for patients thereafter.
* Obtain a nasal swab (instead of NP swab) for all low acuity PUIs that are unlikely to be admitted. All other ED PUIs, get a CEPHIED. 
* NP swabs require terminal clean of the room (technically AGP). 

====PATIENT CANT TOLERATE NP SWABS====
* If the patient is unable to tolerate a nasopharyngeal swab (coughing, gagging, restlessness), it is fine to do a nasal or oropharyngeal swab. ** Make sure to edit the order to specify mode of collection.

===COVID TESTING FOR TRANSFERS===
* GLA's unwritten policy is that COVID testing is not a prerequisite for transfer of a patient to WLA from another facility
** If the patient is stable for transfer, then the transfer should occur 
**COVID testing can be done in the ED and the patient's destination determined as a results
* Please let Manny know when this happens as he is keeping track of the volume of these patients

===NEGATIVE PRESSURE ROOMS===
* All private rooms in the main ED are negative pressure rooms.
* Move patient to negative pressure room if plan to perform aerosolizing procedure.

====ISOLATION FOR PUIs====
* For high-risk PUIs, isolate the patients even if COVID is negative. Let the admission team decide if isolation should be removed.

===CLARIFICATION ON NIPPV===
* There is no absolute contraindication for NIPPV in COVID unknown patients. We do not have an institutional policy against it.
* However, we must continue to be very judicious with its use.  
* It is generally not recommended in COVID PUIs and decision should be made with consideration for HCW exposure (risk higher with BIPAP vs HFNC).
* If suspicion for COVID is low and patient may benefit from NIPPV, have a discussion with care team (RN and RT) to weigh risks/benefits.
* Obtain CEPHEID early on these patients. 

==== HOW TO ORDER CEPHEID (RAPID) TEST ====
* CEPHEID order in ED Order Menu Screen
[[File:Image002.png|thumb|center|CEPHEID Order]]

===CEPHEID REPEAT TESTING===
* If a patient had a CEPHEID done for an anticipated admission, left AMA or eloped briefly and returned to the ED for admission, the COVID-19 test does not need to be repeated. 
* COVID test is assumed good for 5 days provided that the patient is not newly symptomatic. 
** We have not clarified other bouncebacks yet with the other services.

===ED-TO-ED TRANSFERS===
* Please CEPHEID retest ED-to-ED transfers for admissions EVEN if they have had a negative COVID testing <24 hours ago. 
* The reasoning is that there are concerns that the sensitivity of the RT-PCR is 75-90% and due to past discrepant results from the long term care facilities. 

===DEXAMETHASONE=== 
* We are already using Dexamethasone in treatment guidelines on the inpatient side and in the ICU. 
* Decision to start dex should be left to the admitting team. 
* Be on the lookout for upcoming education update about this.

====DIRECT ADMISSIONS====
* Direct admissions will not require COVID results. 
* They can be admitted as a PUI and have it done on the ward.
* Therefore, you should not be receiving patients in the ED just to get COVID testing before going upstairs if direct admit.

====PATIENTS REFUSING COVID19 TEST====
* If a psych patient is refusing a swab, DO NOT try to force them to get it done. 
** This could endanger the staff.
* Medical Director (Dr. Braverman) believes that compelled testing is necessary in patients who are refusing swabs.
** After doing everything you can (de-escalation, etc) with patient, please notify one of us for further action.
** May need to admit to medicine, w/ isolation precautions, until a swab can be obtained.

===COVID WORKFLOW GENERAL INFORMATION===
====COVID-19 Quick Guide 4/24/20====
*[[:File:COVID-19 Quick Guide.022420.pdf]]

*'''Last Updated: 4/24/20'''
[[File:Screen Shot 2020-04-24 at 12.53.02 AM.png|thumb|center|COVID Quick Guide Approach to Stable Patients]]

====POSSIBLE COVID-19 AFTERCARE====
* For patients discharged with possible COVID:
** Please clearly inform them that regardless of the decision to test for COVID, they could still have the disease. Therefore, they will need home isolation instructions.
** Printouts of the LA County handout: "Home Care Instructions for People with Respiratory Instructions" are available in the wire rack next to the residents.
** A copy is uploaded on the Sharepoint under "ED Common Resources"
[[File:COVID POSS-1.png|thumb|center|LA County URI / Possible COVID Handout]]
** Please distribute this and document you did so in the chart. 
** Use the ED PACT tool for f/u for these patients 
[[File:Ed-pact covid.png|thumb|center|ED-PACT Tool: Checkbox Clinical Concern for Covid]]

===HOME ISOLATION/QUARANTINE RECOMMENDATIONS===
* '''LA DPH home isolation handouts available in the wire rack.''' 
** Please send all PUIs home with handout.
* Current advisement is to stay at home until at least 10 days after your symptoms first appeared AND 3 days after your symptoms have recovered. 
** Recovery defined by:
** Resolution of fever for 72 hours without using antipyretics AND significant improvement in respiratory symptoms. 
** This applies even if you had URI sx, were retested and had a negative COVID-19. 

====HOW TO PLACE ISOLATION PRECAUTIONS====
* '''Please have a low threshold to place patients on isolation for COVID-19.'''
# '''Start a new note:'''
[[File:Start new note.jpg|thumb|center|Start New Note]]
# '''Type in 'Isolation Note:''''
[[File:Isolation note.jpg|thumb|center|Isolation Note]]
# '''Select Enhanced Droplet Precautions for COVID-19 patients:'''
[[File:EDP.jpg|thumb|center|Enhanced Droplet Precautions]]
# '''Once you finish the isolation note template, go to 'Orders' menu and sign the isolation order:'''
[[File:Iso order.jpg|thumb|center|Isolation Order]

====COVID DEVICE CLEANING====
* If you cannot find Sani Cloth AF3 (grey top), here are alternate ways to clean devices
**'''Glidescope:'''
*** Super Sani-cloth (Purple top)
*** Contact time: 2 minutes
** '''Ultrasound (new): Sonosite EDGE II:'''
*** Monitor: Alcohol
*** Transducer: Bleach wipes (leaves residue)
** '''Ultrasound (old): Turbo:'''
*** Monitor: Alcohol
*** Transducer: Super Sani-cloth (purple top)
** '''Reference document on approved disinfectants:'''
*** [[:File:APPROVED_20200408.1200_Disinfectants.pdf]]

====CODING COVID-19 ENCOUNTERS====
* '''For Suspected or Exposure to COVID19 or Exposure:''' Z20.828
* '''For Confirmed COVID19:''' B97.29
* Other suggested ICD10 codes include (but not limited to):
** Acute Upper Respiratory Infection, J06.9
** Cough, R05
** Viral Infection unspecified, B34.9
**Fever unspecified, R50.9

===SNF OUTBREAK===  
* Low threshold to place SNF patients on enhanced isolation (please wear appropriate PPE!).
* Asymptomatic patients, not able to isolate in SNF, will be directly admitted to inpatient. Symptomatic patients will go through the ED. 
* Expect that these patients will come to the ED and have a low threshold to admit.

===PSYCH ED PATIENTS===
* Order a CEPHEID for any patient that is placed in the psych ED regardless of whether or not you believe they are going to be discharged
* There was a incident where a patient was asymptomatic and exposed multiple patients in the psych ED and therefore we are allowing CEPHEID for these patients specifically
===OPENING OUTPATIENT SERVICES===
* Hospital is delaying opening outpatient services to 5/26 (was previously 5/18).

===INPATIENT VISITATION POLICY CHANGE===
* Check your email for the policy document, highlights include:
** Inpatient visitation under a public health emergency with social-distancing guidance
*** Visitation is prohibited with the exception of Veterans who are at the end-of-life, defined as having a prognosis of hours to short-term days.
*** Compassionate visitation exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis only with recommendation from the Attending Physician or Nurse Manager, and concurrence of the Chief of Staff.
** The Attending Physician, in consultation with the Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse, will make the final decision as to whether a veteran patient may have visitors if there is conflict or concerns between staff.

===PATIENT VISITATION POLICY (FROM COS)===
* '''Children under the age of 18 years are not allowed to enter the facility.'''
* If you require an exception, contact the Chief of Staff or Associate Director for Patient Care Services.
* For Veterans who arrive at our facility for emergency care with children under the age of 18.
**The veteran should be admitted to the ER.
** GLA staff should make all reasonable efforts to assist the veteran in identifying a responsible adult who can care for the child during the emergency visit.
** Should efforts fail, VAPD should be notified to take the child into protective custody.
** VAPD should contact the LA County Child Protection Hotline (800) 540-4000.

===VVC OUTREACH CONSULTS===
* VVC will be used in the future for Telehealth. It would be useful to have all patients familiar with this but may be difficult given our generally elderly population who may have difficulties with technology.
* The VVC Outreach consults will have Telehealth Staff contact the patient to provide a VVC test call and education for the future.
* For those elderly patients who may have difficulties doing this on their own, please place a VVC Outreach consult if they have a future VVC appointment.

==EDUCATION/SIMULATION REMINDERS==

===RECOVERY TRIAL (1,2,3)===
* Randomized, controlled, open-label, adaptive, platform trial performed at 176 hospitals in the United Kingdom
** Pre-publication/not peer reviewed
* Usual care (4321 patients) Vs. Dexamethasone 6mg PO or IV qday for up to 10d (2104 patients)
** 28d morality overall: Usual care 24.6% Vs. Dex 21.6%
** 28d morality intubated patients: Usual care 40.7% Vs. Dex 29%
** 28d morality in pts on 02 (including NIPPV): Usual care 25% Vs. Dex 21.5%
** 28d morality in pts not needing 02: Usual care 13.2% Vs. Dex 17%
* Conclusion: 
** Dex dramatically reduced 28d mortality in intubated patients. NNT 8.5
** Dex reduced 28d mortality in patients requiring supplemental 02/NIPPV. NNT 29
** Dex had a non-significant trend to harm in patients not requiring 02
* Applicability at GLA:
** At GLA the decision on dexamethasone is left up to the admitting team. 
** There is no indication that early dex is better. 
*** In fact, patients with >7d of symptoms did better than those with <7d of symptoms. 
**** Theoretically it is effective in the inflammatory phase of illness, but possibly harmful in the viral phase
* Looking forward: This trial actually had a ton of arms that compared 6 treatments in various combinations. 
** Drugs studied included: dexamethasone, hydroxychloroquine, lopinavir-ritonavir, azithromycin, convalescent plasma, tocilizumab 
** We have not heard the last from this data set
* For those of you interested in what’s hot and what’s not for inpatient covid19 treatment check out the attachment adapted from Adventist Health. 
** [[:File:COVID-19 Antiviral Therapy Adventist Health.pdf]]
* References:
** 1.	Horby PW et al. Effect of Dexamethasone in Hospitalized Patients With COVID-19 – Preliminary Report. medRxiv Preprint 2020. [Epub Ahead of Print]
** [https://rebelem.com/the-recovery-trial-dexamethasone-for-covid-19/ Rebel EM RECOVERY TRIAL Review Post]
** [https://emcrit.org/pulmcrit/recovery/ EMCrit RECOVERY TRIAL Review Post]

===MOCK CODE DRILLS REMINDER===
* Try to perform mock codes if clinical duties permit. DHS is expecting a second spike soon and nursing needs to be trained up in PPE and for these codes. 
* In particular, make sure that the RNs are familiar with the donning/doffing procedure and practice it
* COMMUNICATION is the most challenging part of these scenarios: 
** "Quiet voices" within INSIDE team while RN1 is the main communicator with charge RN (just need to practice this)
** Baby monitor or Vocera seem to be best
* Practice doing each role: MD1, MD2, Leading drill/observer; have the nurses also practice roles they haven't tried yet as well
* Be very familiar with Airway COVID cart/and box.

=== PROCTORING DOCTORS-IN-TRAINING===
* Medical students returning, not allowed to see PUIs. 
* Interns get oriented every Thursday at 10am of their new rotation. 
* Please make sure that the interns are informed of COVID, where to get appropriate PPE, and how to don and doff.
** 8000 Masks are available from charge nurse
** 3D printed face shields are in the upper cabinets
** Hospital face shields are in the med room
** Goggles will be with nursing, although it is unclear if we have enough for everyone and this will be a shared resource between physicians and nurses.
* If the intern is not fit tested for the 8000 series, please tell them to coordinate with their chief resident. 
* If the intern is not fitted for 8000 series, please advise him/her against seeing PUIs until tested. 
**They would have to use the 1860/1870 masks and we have a limited number of those remaining and reserving those for staff that failed out of the 8000 masks. 

====CODE GENERAL INFO====
* NRB hanging in front of beds 6& 7 (please replenish if used)
* LUCAS now available-->RN1 and RN2 in room while ICT/NA fully DONNED outside
* RN2 to PAPR if preferred (will be more available to assist MD with intubation/give meds)
* Will add EPI laminated sign to COVID cart
* If patient coming through EMS-MD fully donned meet them at the entrance to assess situation (if time allows)
* '''Reference Documents:'''
** [[:File:ED COVID CODE Protocol_033020.pdf]]
** [[:File:COVID Practice Drills 4.0.pptx]]

===SIM LAB TRAINING===
* Email Cindy Koh, Carol Lee or Sabrina Tom if you have not been signed off on airway PPE donning and doffing simulation.

===FIT TESTING===
* To clarify, you need to be FIT tested yearly at each facility you work because the brand and type of mask may be different. Your face may change shape with age/weight/pregnancy etc...

====UPCOMING FIT TESTING DATES====
* EVERY Thursday Room 3232 12-2
* FIT Testing Sessions: 
** Please complete online form prior to testing:
***URL: http://respiratormedicalevaluation.com
***Organization Code: vala

==GENERAL WORKFLOW REMINDERS==

===CRITICAL LAB CASCADE REMINDER===
* The cascade when you are called regarding a critical lab is:
# Ordering provider 
# PCP 
# '''Outpatient critical value phone''' (213-317-0241) from 0800 to 2000 M-F 
# ED off hours and weekends
* We will be receiving many more of these with the COVID labs coming back

===ED IPAD PROGRAM===
* Kat Yip is spearheading our iPad deployment program (SOP pending). 
* Aims of the program:
** Allow Veterans to stay connected to family using video technology.
** To decrease unnecessary face-to-face time (F2F) while evaluating a patient with symptoms of COVID.
* Apple ID p/w (case sensitive): Covid2019**
* iPads are turned off by default (don't assume it is not charged) to preserve battery.
* Please clean, turn off after use (preserve battery), and return to locked cabinet.
* Key to locked cabinet is in red lock box (code 119) inside the ED Provider Workstation area.
* Email Manny and Kat for feedback/issues.

===OBSTETRICS PATIENTS===
* Given our increasingly diverse population, be prepared to see obstetric patients in the ED
* See the attached document regarding Pregnant patients and COVID-19
* Salient points are:
** Pregnant patients with mild or no symptoms can be tested and treated at the VA
** Pregnant patients with severe symptoms should be transferred out after initial stabilization
** There is very little data out there about having COVID-19 while pregnant or breastfeeding
** Advise pregnant patients to continue to practice usual precautions such as social distancing, handwashing, and avoidance of face touching as with other patients

===GC/CT SAMPLES===
* We can collect OP and anal samples for GC/CT.
* Collection document: [[:File:Chlamydia Trachomatis and Neisseria Gonorrhea  Collection.pdf]]

===REVISED CARDIOLOGY ADMISSION CRITERIA===
* '''Please note that the Cardiology team cannot care for ICU level patients.'''  Patients requiring ICU level of care will be admitted by the MICU team with mandatory cardiology consult. This includes, but not limited to: 
** Hemodynamically Unstable Arrhythmias:
*** Atrial fibrillation / flutter requiring titratable gtts for rate control
*** Ventricular tachycardia/VF electrical storm/multiple ICD shocks
*** High degree/complete heart block (with or without temporary pacing wire) 
** Cardiogenic shock, with or without mechanical support (ie. Impella), or heart failure requiring frequent titration of vasoactive gtts
** Acute Coronary Syndrome
*** Unstable angina/NSTEMI that is hemodynamically unstable, requiring NTG gtt or other vasoactive gtts
*** STEMI

===VANCO DOSING FOR MRSA===
* In collaboration with our ID colleagues, pharmacy, and based off of 2020 ID Guidelines, Vancomycin dosing should be loaded on a weight-based dosing rather than the standard 1gram dosing in these patients:
** Those that require ICU-level care because of the severity of their infection.
** Acute septic arthritis.
** Possible/probable endocarditis.
** Other strong evidence of bacteremia.
* This DOES NOT apply to routine cellulitis/abscess/SSTI that you are giving a one time dose to or “failed oral abx therapy”.
* We will work on changing CPRS to “dose per pharmacy to load” or “dose per protocol” but in the meantime use these guidelines.
** Current 2020 guidelines state 20-35mg/kg loading dose in critically ill patients with suspected or documented serious MRSA infections. Due to our generally elderly population, err on loading 20mg/kg.
** The maximum dose should not exceed 3 grams.
* If you have any questions, please consult our ED pharmacist.

===ED PHARMACIST===
* We now have in house ED pharmacists: My "Phoung" Pham - program manager, Srjit "Surj" Singh, and William Duong
* They will be sitting next to Dexter (UR) for now
* They are available from 7a-7:30p (with 30 minute lunch)
* Please ask for any pharmacy/medication related issues
* They are also able to dispense naloxone from the ED and will help with patient education
* If questions or problems, ask Cindy Koh

===MEDICAL RECORDS===
* Try not to use the medical record to litigate administrative issues. Please try to make your documentation an objective record of the care you provided (including timestamps if appropriate), the consultants you spoke with, and their verbal recommendation (including name and timestamps if appropriate). 
* If you encounter an administrative or interpersonal issue (i.e., the consultant did not page you back or was rude) try to keep that off the medical record. If you have issues with a consultant paging you back, please make sure to escalate up the chain of command in realtime. We should address any patient care delays in realtime, since documenting delays in care without going up the chain of command does not necessarily release anyone from liability. The escalation should be as follows:
# Resident on-call
# Attending on-call
# Service Chief
# ED Chief and MOD
# CoS
* If you come across any interpersonal issues or people making up fake policies, please email Manny a summary of the encounter and he will f/u with the corresponding service (use encryption if sending PHI).

===NALOXONE NOTE===
* When signing the Naloxone note, make sure you sign your ED Note FIRST. 
* When you sign the Naloxone note first, it uses "Opioid Use Disorder" as a primary diagnosis and causes the encounter to fall out
* By signing the ED note first, you can fill out the encounter form appropriately and give the proper diagnosis.

===PROSTHETICS CONSULTS FOR ITEMS DISPENSED IN THE ED===
* If an '''item is dispensed from the ED''', you still have to '''place a prosthetics consult'''
* Just note that it was dispensed from the ED
* This helps us keep track of items that patients are requesting, particularly canes 
* Theoretically patients are being billed for it

===RAPID ACCESS/DIRECT===
* Please remember to have ED clerk obtain an appointment PRIOR to DC for any ED patient being sent to Endocrine for DM management for urgent/Rapid Access Follow-up. 
* Please confirm that this actually happens before the patient leaves the ED.  Our clerks must schedule an appointment prior to ED discharge for all Rapid Access/Direct Scheduling consults.
Mask Policy
* To mitigate exposure risk, please make sure that all ED patients (and staff) are complying with our universal masking policy. When evaluating any patient, at minimum wear eye protection and a face mask.
* Please see attached document that outlines indications and processes for prevention of COVID transmission in the outpatient setting.

===SEE ALL PATIENTS PRESENTING TO ED===
* Do Not Send Patients to the Tent from ED (EMTALA Violation).
* If patients present to the ED but should have been screened out to the tent or seen in the tent, please do not send patients back to tent from the ED.
* Our goal is to make sure to keep potential “walking well” COVID patients outside the hospital.
* However, once a patient has walked into the ED for one reason or another, please just see them. We do not want these patients moving around the hospital.
* This goes for all patients – once they have presented to the ED, we “own” them and should complete the encounter.
* This helps us as well in terms of increasing capture for the work we are doing.

===CHAPERONE POLICY REMINDER===
* Chaperones must be present for sensitive exams
* Chaperones must be the same gender as the patient identifies
* Chaperones cannot be residents, who are considered an 'extension' of the attending
* Document the name of the chaperone in the chart 
* Males must be offered a chaperone. If they decline, document this in the chart

===SHIFT SWAPS===
* Scott Jacobs is managing all scheduling edits through July. 
** Please email him directly with any proposed swaps.

===UM Review===
* Use ‘UM Review’ label on EDIS to communicate with UM.  
** Here are ways to contact UM if you have questions:
*** VA cell: 626 314 9774
*** VA Pager *11 p73284

==ADMINISTRATIVE/MISCELLANEOUS REMINDERS==

===NOTIFY ED CHIEF===
* Please '''text''' or '''email''' Manny for any '''intubations''' you perform and if a '''patient is transferred out of the ED''' (add Manuel Celedon as a co-signer).
* Do not send PHI, send first initial of last name, first initial of first name, last 4 SSN.

===ED SHAREPOINT===
* As mentioned before, thanks to Jonie, the sharepoint has been revamped (linked below accessible via VA intranet only)
* There is now a [https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/VHAGLAMed/ed/Radiology/Home.aspx page with Radiology FAQs about consents, IV contrast, and uploading CDs]
* [https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/VHAGLAMed/ed/Transfers%20%20Trauma/Home.aspx Trauma/transfer page]
* [https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/VHAGLAMed/ed/Direct%20Scheduling%20%20Rapid%20Access/Home.aspx ED-PACT/Rapid access page]

===LACTATION ROOM===
* The “Family Room” in the hospital chapel is our hospital designated Lactation Room.
**'''Room 6628A''' (inside the side door of the Chapel)
** '''CODE:''' 3451

===FACULTY CME REIMBURSEMENT===
* Jonie has put the procedure [https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/VHAGLAMed/ed/Physician%20Handbook/Faculty%20CME%20Reimbursement.aspxhttps:/dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/VHAGLAMed/ed/Physician%20Handbook/Faculty%20CME%20Reimbursement.aspx here] (sharepoint only) 
* Submit your educational stipend requests asap. Deadline is Sept 30, 2020
* You will need to place the LEAF request early prior to any start date
* Aim for August 15, 2020
* You can purchase the product and send receipt with form ; make sure the start date is after purchase 
* No travel will be approved due to COVID-19
* If you have any other questions, please call Patricia Moonyeen Gamboa/Patricia Cruz x43512

====AT RISK RESIDENTS====
* At-risk resident will be working on a WOW outside a room to socially isolate.

====JONIE/BABY CHIEF OFFICE====
* As a reminder, please do not eat in Jonie’s office or use it for clinical work. There was an open mug of coffee with spoiled milk on Jonie’s desk that spilled. It was gross and a pain to clean, and nearly destroyed a bunch of valuable PPE and the viral filters.
* If you need to finish charting, please use the 3rd-floor office

===REMOTE ACCESS AND CHECKING VA EMAIL=== 
* Detailed instructions on Slack (email Manuel for access).
* Please check your VA email while you are on shift.
* If you need remote access, apply through this [https://vaww.ramp.vansoc.va.gov/SelfService/Pages/RAUserDetails.aspx?val=API+SkW607t6VC7a4uScig%3d%3d link]
** Click on “request access” and choose the “Rescute/CAG/GFE Mobile” option. 
** You will need the CAG access (using personal computers to remotely log in).

===PIV EXEMPTIONS===
* There may be some problems with the mass PIV exemption. If you run into issues, you can try one of these avenues
call *14 - Enterprise Service Desk
* Dwight.Brown2@va.gov
*Shawn.Arnold@va.gov
* Incident/Ticket number is IVC1043797

====UCLA BADGE & MEDNET EMAIL ACCOUNT====
* For Full-time faculty: How to apply for UCLA badge and mednet email address
** Slack: [http://gla-va-em.slack.com gla-va-em.slack.com]
***Under the left sidebar, you will see ucla-va-faculty-appointment-faq

====MS OFFICE & FREE APPS====
*We get discounted Microsoft Office from the VA. Follow the link and an email will be sent to your work VA email. 
**[https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/home-use-program?culture=en-US&rtc=1 Microsoft Home Use Program (HUP)]

*For full time faculty with a mednet email, we can get free zoom, box, Qualtrics, and office 2016.  
**[https://it.uclahealth.org/article/services-available-all-mednet-users UCLA IT Mednet Applications]

[[WLAVA:_COVID19_ADMINISTRATIVE|WLAVA:COVID19 ADMINISTRATIVE]]

===ED FELLOWS===
* We will be having rotating UCLA Fellows rotating through the ED as attendings a few shifts a month
* Max Berger - UCLA MedED Fellow
* Abdulkareem "Kareem" Agunbiade - UCLA Ultrasound Fellow
* They will be allowed to staff patients with residents

===VA Scrubs===
* Please see COVID-19 Update #15 email 'Scrubs' MS Word document for details on how to access ScrubEX.
* It took some effort but we finally secured '''enough scrubs to cover all ED/FT provider shifts each day.''' 
* However, we have to make sure to '''return them at the end of each shift.''' If you do not return it then that means the provider coming in after you will not have scrubs.

===GLA Showers===
* No Lockers - Bring your own towel/clothes
** [https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-packable-camp-towels/ Wirecutter best packable camp towel]
* Ground Floor (Basement):
** Women’s Locker Room: Rm 0435 passcode 2169
** Men’s Locker Room: Rm 0403 passcode 2168
* 5th Floor (OR Showers):
**Women’s Locker Room: Rm 5076 passcode 5324
**Men’s Locker Room: Rm 5075 passcode 5321

===Alternative Housing for Staff===
* The Fisher house is available for those who are interested and need housing options away from family. 
* Please contact Neil if interested and include exact dates and details. 
**Preference to  Distance > DEMPS > Risk at home > # Consecutive shifts.

===Donations (PPE/Food Etc.)===
* Please contact Alexia Lunningham, Chief of Voluntary Services at (310) 268-4350 or alexia.lunningham@va.gov to coordinate. 
[[:File:VA COVID-19 Donation Form 4-2020.pdf]]

==GLA WEBSITES==
===COVID-19 ED Sharepoint===
*Links to GLA COVID19 documents and resources (https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/VHAGLAMed/ed/default.aspx)

===COVID-19 VA Cases Nationally===
https://www.accesstocare.va.gov/Healthcare/COVID19NationalSummary

'''Emergency Alerting & Accountability System (EAAS)'''
* If you wish to receive alerts from the VA EAAS (https://alerts7.athoc.com/SelfService/VAEAAS)
* Any issue please contact Lonnie Miller at x40863

==Other WLA VA Pages==
* [[WLAVA:COVID19_ED_Airway|WLAVA: COVID19 ED Airway Main]]
* [[WLAVA:COVID-19_PPE|WLAVA: COVID19 PPE Main Information Page]]
* [[WLAVA:Enhanced_Screening_Tent|WLAVA: Enhanced Screening Tent]]
* [[WLAVA:Enhanced_Screening_Tent_LIP_Orientation|WLAVA: EST Provider Orientation]]
* [[WLAVA:Enhanced Screening Tent Telehealth|WLAVA: Enhanced Screening Tent Telehealth]]
* [[WLAVA:_COVID19_ADMINISTRATIVE|WLAVA: COVID19 Administrative]]

'''WLA VA COVID19 Page Listing'''
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