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N95 Fit Testing

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Over the course of the past two years, Kettering Health has evolved into a blended N95 and PAPR organization. As a result, OSHA requires annual N95 fit testing to assure we are providing a maximum level of protection to our work force members. To complete the mandatory compliance, we ask required work force members to: The chart…

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Watch An Evening with Our Stars September 28

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Save the date! On Wednesday, September 28 at 6 p.m., Kettering Health will host An Evening with Our Stars. This event recognizes employees who live the network’s mission, provide exceptional service, and have reached a milestone year of service. And anyone can tune in on September 28 to watch live! Click here for the link…

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Omicron/ Bivalent COVID Vaccines

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We are writing with a minor revision to our earlier communication about the recently authorized, updated COVID-19 boosters. These boosters have been developed to provide an immune response that is broadly protective against COVID-19 and more protective against COVID-19 caused by the omicron variant.  We are not requiring these boosters; however we do encourage eligible…

Omicron/ Bivalent COVID Vaccines 
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Omicron/ Bivalent COVID Vaccines 

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KH Staff,   As we continue to adapt system procedures and operations due to COVID-19, we want to ensure you are aware of the latest updates.    The FDA & the CDC have now officially approved the Moderna & Pfizer bivalent COVID vaccine boosters for those 12 and up. This booster is updated to contain 50% original…

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Masking Update

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Based on the decreasing number of COVID-19 infections in our communities, we are updating Kettering Health’s masking policy for our administrative buildings.     Effective 9/7/2022, employees working in these buildings, which include Prestige, the KPN administrative offices, the ASB, the NOCC, Vienna Parkway, the CF&E and Ridgeleigh Terrace, are no longer required to wear masks. However,…

Protect Yourself and Your Patients: Get Fit Tested
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Protect Yourself and Your Patients: Get Fit Tested

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Over the past two years, Kettering Health has evolved into a blended N95 and PAPR organization. As a result, OSHA requires annual N95 fit testing. This test also ensures that you have the maximum level of protection. To complete the annual mandatory compliance, we ask required workforce members to complete a qualitative fit test to…

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Change in Monkeypox Testing Protocol

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In order to simplify the process, Kettering Health will start sending Monkeypox PCR tests to LabCorp instead of the Ohio Department of Health beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday August 16.  This involves a change in the collection process as described in the attached slides. The Ohio Department of Health will no longer have to…

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Respiratory Care Advisory

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Due to the increased risk of aerolized virus, nebulized respiratory treatments should not be used for COVID-19 patients. Metered dose inhalers (MDIs) should be utilized instead.  When using MDIs for COVID-19 patients, the inhaler must be secured in a locked container in the patient’s room, and it is for single patient use. This inhaler must…

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Critical Lorazepam IV Shortage Update

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As you may be aware, Lorazepam IV is on a critical national shortage.   Since June, Kettering Health has implemented several successful mitigation strategies to decrease usage. Unfortunately, as we continue to use our current supply, we don’t anticipate additional shipments until the end of August. Further complicating the situation, Diazepam IV is also on a…

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Quatenary Capacity

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We are monitoring increased demands for acute care services in our region and state. Please be aware that wait times for transferring patients to quaternary centers have been increasing. Cleveland Clinic averages over 24 hours from request to acceptance. Ohio State has increased from 11 hours to 29 hours University of Cincinnati has increased from…


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