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If you would like to receive a COVID-19 booster, below are some resources as well as information regarding COVID-19 boosters and where to obtain them: Boosters are currently widely available at most pharmacies. The included locations below are covered by Kettering Health medical insurance.* The FDA has approved “mix and match” COVID-19 boosters, so you do not have to get the same brand booster…
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Elliot Smith knows that tears, like words, tell stories. And he has learned how to listen to both. Sitting with a nurse after her shift at Kettering Medical Center, Elliot listens as she struggles to speak through her mask and her anguish. A newer nurse, she began her career with her mind and hands ready…
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As shared yesterday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently published an emergency regulation that applies to Medicare and Medicaid-certified providers, like Kettering Health. After extensively reviewing the regulations, we need to update portions of our vaccine requirement policy to ensure it is in compliance. We have updated our vaccine requirement FAQ with further details,…
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As the COVID-19 pandemic has evolved, our dedication to our patients, team, and community has remained steadfast. As an organization, we are committed to doing all we can to protect the health and well-being of our teams and our patients. Since announcing our vaccine requirement in August, a vast majority of our team members have become fully…
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As you are aware, the department of Health and Human Services has placed therapeutic monoclonal antibodies (i.e. REGEN-COV) to treat COVID-19 infection on a state-administered allocation. The Ohio Department of Health will allocate supply weekly to hospitals and health systems based on case count and supply availability. The Network is constantly reviewing restrictions of COVID-19…
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Five Kettering Health hospitals earned a “Straight A” grade from the Leapfrog Group Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing hospitals’ dedication to providing safe healthcare.
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Over the past four months, we have been offering COVID-19 vaccines to patients in both inpatient settings and hospital-based emergency departments. We have been carefully assessing this program’s impacts and results. So far, we have vaccinated 140 individuals, which is about two or three people a day across all our sites. Given this low volume, the…
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New COVID-19 isolation–room signs have been updated to communicate the appropriate PPE to be donned prior to entering the room. See here. Required PPE for Staff: N-95 mask or PAPR, gown, gloves, and eye protection PPE for visitors: N-95 mask, gown, and gloves Designated COVID Units: These signs will be delivered to your units. Discard the old signs and replace with the new sign.
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The Employee Health Call Center reopened in October to support employee safety and to provide additional resources as the demand for Employee Health services and information related to COVID-19 exposures, triaging symptoms, testing, and return-to-work clearances increased. As we continue to see a decline in the number of COVID-related illnesses across the state and within…