As a containment strategy to reduce the potential spread of COVID-19 and in keeping with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local health departments, Kettering Health Network will be taking measures to ensure business continuity for services which support our operations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Latest Updates
June 19
May 15
April 27
April 13
January 26
January 13
November 17
November 4
October 24
October 21
October 14
October 13
September 30
September 9
September 8
August 16
August 9
July 19
July 13
June 27
June 22
May 24
May 23
May 17
May 12
May 11
May 10
- 1:34 p.m. – Masking Update for Montgomery and Warren Counties
- 1:31 p.m. – Updated Return to Work Guidelines
May 2
April 23
March 31
March 29
March 11
March 9
March 4
- 10:50 a.m. – Passive Screening for COVID-19
- 11:29 a.m. – Revised Kettering Health Isolation Requirements for Employees and Providers Infected with SARS-CoV-2
March 3
February 28
February 24
February 18
- 3:22 p.m. – Visitation Restrictions: Level Yellow
- 11:52 a.m. – IPR Beds Status – Kettering Health Main Campus
February 15
February 14
February 9
February 7
February 2
- 3:06 p.m. – Winter Storm Safety and Protocols
- 10:36 a.m. – Kettering Health Guidelines Regarding PPE
February 1
January 31
January 27
January 25
January 21
- 11:01 a.m. – Guidance on Outpatient Procedures on COVID-19 Patients
- 4:03 p.m. – Important COVID-19 Employee Updates
January 17
January 7
January 5
- 9:58 a.m. – Employee Health COVID-19 Call Center Now Available
- 10:16 a.m. – Dietitian Staffing Shortages: Weekend Coverage
- 1:56 p.m. – COVID Drive-thru Testing Update
- 3:46 p.m. – IPR Conversion to Medical Beds
December 29
- 6 p.m. – New Kettering Health Isolation Guidance for Employees with COVID-19 or Symptoms of COVID-19
December 27
December 14
December 10
December 9
December 7
December 1
November 23
November 22
November 17
November 16
November 15
November 12
November 11
November 9
November 8
- 10:50 a.m. – PPE Signage for COVID-19 Isolation Rooms
- 10:28 a.m. – Resuming Normal Employee Health Operations
November 5
October 26
October 25
October 14
October 12
October 4
September 28
September 27
September 23
September 22
September 21
September 20
September 16
September 15
September 14
September 10
September 9
September 2
- 5:03 p.m. – N95 Fit Testing Not Required
- 4:47 p.m. – Visitor Mask Policy
- 1:15 p.m. – COVID Testing Update: Pre-Procedural Patients, Employee Health, and the Community
September 1
August 30
- 12:50 p.m. – Kettering Health COVID-19 Plan Available to View
- 11:38 a.m. – Helping Hands Support Needed
- 9:47 a.m. – Pausing Kettering Health Support Groups
August 26
- 5:06 p.m. – Protected Health Information in Teams and Outlook
- 4:50 p.m. – Patient Mask Education In Our Outpatient Care Settings and Emergency Departments
- 4:11 p.m. – Clergy Visitation Policy
- 3:46 p.m. – Updated PPE Guidelines
- 12:12 p.m. – Answering Your Questions: Women’s Health and the COVID-19 Vaccine
- 9:12 a.m. – Documentation of Positive SARS-CoV-2 Test Results
August 23
- 1:55 p.m. – PAPR Cleaning Guidelines
- 10:29 a.m. – COVID-19 Testing Questions
- 10:12 a.m. – Updated Visitor Restrictions Level Black – Effective 8/24
August 20
- 10:36 a.m. – Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement FAQ
- 9:45 a.m. – Food Deliveries from Outside Locations
- 9:21 a.m. – COVID-19 Testing Update: Pre-procedural Patients and Employee Health
August 18
August 17
August 16
August 13
August 12
- 11:13 a.m. – Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement FAQ
- 10:10 a.m. – Share Your Questions: COVID-19 Vaccine and Women’s Health
- 8:25 a.m. – Respirators for EDs and On-Demand Sites
August 11
August 10
August 5
August 3
- 4:44 p.m. – Updates to Visitor Policy
- 11:20 a.m. – Mask and Social Distancing Guidelines for All Facilities
July 20
July 16
July 9
- 9:00 a.m. – OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard
June 7
June 3
May 19
May 14
May 12
May 7
May 6
April 27
April 21
April 19
April 16
April 8
- 4:57 p.m. – COVID-19 Vaccine – Employee Update
- 4:43 p.m. – COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available – Help Stop the Spread
April 5
April 1
March 30
March 26
March 25
March 22
March 18
March 17
March 12
- 4:16 p.m. – Updates to Visitor Restrictions
- 12:00 p.m. – Community Vaccine Clinics – Next Week Schedule Open
- 10:57 a.m. – Vaccine Transportation Assistance
March 9
March 8
- 3:00 p.m. – Qualified Workers COVID-19 Vaccinations
- 10:46 a.m. – New Community Vaccine Clinic in Xenia
March 1
February 25
February 22
- 1:56 p.m. – Community Vaccine Clinics – New Patient Qualifier Updates
- 10:26 a.m. – Changes to Southview and Huber COVID-19 Drive-thru Schedules
February 16
February 11
February 10
February 8
February 5
- 4:06 p.m. – Resuming Normal Employee Health Operations
- 2:26 p.m. – Vaccination for Employees and Providers
February 3
- 11:29 a.m. – Community Vaccine Clinics Updates
- 10:44 a.m. – COVID-19 Vaccine for Inpatients
- 9:36 a.m. – Bamlanivimab Form – Epic Order Updated
February 2
January 30
January 29
January 28
- 4:29 p.m. – KHN Guidelines Regarding Masks
- 3:47 p.m. – Employee Vaccinations Available Through County Public Health Departments
January 27
January 26
January 25
January 20
January 15
January 14
January 13
January 11
- 4:26 p.m. – COVID-19 Testing Site Changes for Troy Market ONLY
- 3:40 p.m. – COVID-19 Vaccinations Outside of Kettering Health Network
January 8
- 2:22 p.m – Employee Health Reminders
- 2:05 p.m. – Revised Visitor Policy for COVID-19 Positive Maternity Patient
- 12:55 p.m. – COVID-19 Vaccine Fast Facts
January 4
December 30
December 29
December 28
- 5:09 p.m. – Resources for COVID-19 Vaccine Questions
- 2:01 p.m. – Guidelines and Best Practices for N-95 Use
December 27
December 23
December 21
December 18
December 17
December 16
December 15
December 11
December 8
December 7
- 4:40 p.m. – COVID-19 Testing for ECF/SNF Patients
- 1:59 p.m. – myHR Notice – Email inbox restored
- 11:31 a.m. – Reminder: PTO Cash Out Application Deadline
December 4
December 2
- 4:00 p.m. – COVID-19 Capacity Staffing Incentives
- 10:30 a.m. – Criteria for Removing Patients from COVID-19 Isolation and Designated Units
- 10:00 a.m. – Criteria for COVID-19 Isolation and Designated Unit Placement
November 30
- 2:17 p.m. – Visitor Restriction Update
- 11:51 a.m. – myHR Notice – Email Inbox is Down
- 9:45 a.m. – Employee Support for PTO
November 24
November 23
November 19
November 18
November 17
November 16
November 13
November 4
October 30
October 27
October 23
October 22
October 15
October 8
October 2
September 8
September 1
August 24
August 18
August 5
- 11:57 a.m. – New Alcohol Disinfecting Wipes
- 9:43 a.m. – Updated Visitor Restrictions Effective 8-6-2020
July 30
July 28
- 1:40 p.m. – Non-Patient Facing Employees Mask Update
- 1:18 p.m. – Ohio Travel Advisory
- 11:21 a.m. – Now Available – COVID-19 Self Checker
- 9:37 a.m. – Network Adopting New CDC Recommendations for Non-Test Based Strategy
July 24
July 23
July 22
July 16
July 13
June 23
June 22
June 19
- 4:18 p.m. – Network Operations Command Center Clarification
- 11 a.m. – Incident Command Stand Down
- 9:37 a.m. – Importance of Continuing Safe Practices
- 9:12 a.m. – Removing COVID-19 Confirmed Flags from Epic Storyboard
June 17
June 15
June 12
June 9
June 4
- 9:44 a.m. – Network Expanding COVID-19 Testing
- 7:25 a.m. – Resuming Normal Employee Health Operations
June 1
May 29
May 27
May 26
May 22
May 21
May 20
May 18
May 13
May 8
- 2:20 p.m. – Reminder: Hand Sanitizer Dispenser Refills
- 2:14 p.m. – Vendors and Supply Partners Update
May 7
- 9:42 a.m. – Mandatory Quarantine Extension Through May 29
- 8:48 a.m. – Safety First Cleaning and Patient Messaging
- 8:08 a.m. – Masks for Behavioral Health Patients
May 5
- 3:10 p.m. – RAPID Test (Nasal Swab) for Coronavirus Specimen Test
- 3:01 p.m. – Nasopharyngeal Swab for Coronavirus Specimen Test
May 1
- 6:29 p.m. – Expiring Mandatory Quarantine Program Extension
- 10:03 a.m. – New Mask Updates for Patients, Visitors, and Staff
April 30
- 8 p.m. – Process for Obtaining COVID-19 Testing Results from Kroger/KHN Drive-through Testing Clinics
- 9:07 a.m. – Further Clarification of PPE to Use for Cardiac Arrest in the Hospital Setting
April 29
- 4:57 p.m. – Handsewn Masks Request
- 4:30 p.m. – HealthStream Assignments Updated
- 7:44 a.m. – 120-Day Extension for Resuscitation Results
April 28
- 9:33 a.m. – COVID-19 Employee Support and Concerns
- 8:41 a.n. – Use of Gloves by Staff and Visitors to Kettering Health Network Facilities
- 8:26 a.m. – Mandatory Safety-first Education Assignment
April 24
- 7:28 p.m. – Employee Testing for COVID-19
- 4:37 p.m. – Coping with Stress During COVID-19
- 4:34 p.m. – Clarification for Students
April 22
April 21
April 17
- 6:46 p.m. – Update: Code and Intubation Protocols During COVID-19
- 11:11 a.m. – Free Dietitian-led Telenutrition Services During COVID-19
- 8:33 a.m. – COVID-19 Workforce Survey
April 16
- 7:56 p.m. – Updated Discharge to Post-Acute Facilities Criteria
- 7:51 p.m. – Mask Wearing FAQs for All Staff and Providers
April 14
April 10
- 5:22 p.m. – Acceptance of Patient Property at Screening Station
- 4:15 p.m. – Clarification for Mask Expectations
- 7:43 a.m. – COVID-19 in Epic Storyboard
April 9
- 7:07 p.m. – COVID-19 Support Time and Attendance Tracking Documentation
- 6:43 p.m. – Getting Your Prescribed Medications
April 8
April 7
April 6
- 5:02 p.m – “Film Your Hospital” Awareness
- 1:22 p.m. – Network Media Policy
- 11:06 a.m. – Collection of Used N95 Masks for Reprocessing
- 9:41 a.m. – Updated Visitor Restriction Policy Effective April 6
April 5
- 4:21 p.m. – Capturing Used N95 Masks for Reprocessing
- 3:44 p.m. – Update to Care of Deceased Patients with COVID-19 or Deceased Person Under Investigation (PUI)
- 1:47 p.m. – Collection of N95 Masks
- 1:30 p.m. – Room Logs No Longer Needed
April 4
April 3
- 7:14 p.m. – Nasopharyngeal Specimen Collection with Swab Technique
- 3:36 p.m. – Cleaning Disposable Stethoscopes
- 3:25 p.m. – Clergy Visitation Policy
April 2
- 7:31 p.m. – Morgue Overflow Process
- 6:37 p.m. – Clarification Regarding Wearing of Surgical Masks and N95 Respirators
- 9:20 a.m. – 60-Day Extension for Resuscitation Credentials (BLS/ACLS/ALS) Due in March or April 2020
April 1
- 7 p.m. – Personal Protective Equipment Update
- 6:37 p.m. – Distribution of Network-issued Isolation Masks
- 4:37 p.m. – Accepting Food Donations During COVID-19
- 11:44 a.m. – End of Life Visitor Guidelines
March 31
March 30
March 29
- 5:40 p.m. – Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Designated Care Unit Telesitter or 1:1 Monitoring
March 28
March 27
- 9:15 p.m. – Mobile Care Transport of Suspected and Confirmed COVID-19 Patients
- 6:50 p.m. – Patient Privacy
- 1:18 p.m. – Update to Visitor Restrictions for Maternity
- 12:40 p.m. – Staffing and Attendance Guidelines for SRO Float Pool
- 12:11 p.m. – Patient Options for Telemedicine
- 7:30 a.m. – Chaplain Chat
March 26
- 7:16 p.m. – PPE and Cleaning for Mobile Health Care Technology in Designated Units/Areas
- 5:14 p.m. – Silica Packets Inside Go Bags
- 11:36 a.m. – Personal PPE for All Personnel
March 25
- 4:17 p.m. – Revision for Waste Removal Process
- 3:54 p.m. – Payer Contract and Discharge Planning Updates
- 1 p.m. – Clarification Regarding Wearing of Masks on Designated Units
- 9:30 a.m. – COVID-19 Employee Support Resources
March 24
- 5:33 p.m. – N95 and Goggle Distribution to Clinical Areas
- 12:59 p.m. – Surgical Mask Covers
- 12:43 p.m. – Employee Notice: PPE Reminders
- 12:28 p.m. – Travel for Essential Personnel during Ohio’s Stay at Home Order
March 23
- 7:14 p.m. – Mask Covers
- 2:19 p.m. – Surgery Consolidation Updates
- 2:14 p.m. – Epic SmartPhrase Designated Unit Discharge
- 2:07 p.m. – Staffing Resource Center Update
March 22
- 9:55 p.m. – Work from Home Bandwidth Guidelines
- 5:52 p.m. – KHN Designated Care Unit Standard Operating Procedures
- 5:08 p.m. – PPE Distribution Protocol
- 11:04 a.m. – Powered Air-purifying Respirators (PAPRs) Plan
- 9:51 a.m. – COVID-19 Employee Screening FAQs
March 21
- 2:49 p.m. – Revised: Isolation Gown Conservation Strategy
- 12:30 p.m. – 24/7 Employee Health Call Center
- 8:30 a.m. – Isolation Gown Conservation Strategy
March 20
March 19
- 7:17 p.m. – Employee Screenings
- 5:26 p.m. – Employee Health COVID-19 Screening Tools
- 5:06 p.m. – COVID-19 Attendance Guidelines
- 3:15 p.m. – Necessary Personal Protective Equipment Sign
March 18
- 5:45 p.m. – Isolation Protocols
- 1:45 p.m. – Personal Protective Equipment for Suspected or Known COVID-19 Patients*
- 12:45 p.m. – List of COVID-19 Testing Sites Southwest Ohio Region #1
- 10:10 a.m. – YMCA Partnership Offers Child Care Services
- 8:51 a.m. – Releasing Medical Records
March 17
March 16
March 15
March 14
March 13
- 5:38 p.m. – Volunteer Support
- 5:12 p.m. – Vendor Communication
- 4:27 p.m. – Visitor Restriction Policy
- 1:11 p.m. – Job Shadowing
Recommendations
Please help us keep you, your family and your community healthy:
- Do not leave home if you have symptoms of a viral illness such as a cough and/or fever. If you develop a cough and/or fever at home, please see your primary care provider and contact Employee Health.
- If you live with an immunocompromised family member, you need to remember that you could be the transmitter of a viral illness to them. Please take appropriate personal precautions.
- Refrain from hand shaking.
- Practice frequent and proper hand hygiene.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Masks are not recommended as a preventive tactic.
Resources
The CDC has also set up a dedicated website for ongoing COVID-19 information. Click here to view that page.
For general COVID-19 questions, the Ohio Department of Health has set up a hotline to answer questions. The call center is open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and can be reached at 1-833-427-5634.
Other resources include:
- CDC FAQ for Health Care Professionals
- CDC Guidance for Community and Faith-based Organizations
- CDC Guidance for Households
- CDC Guidance for Mass Gatherings and Large Events
- CDC Guidance for Higher Education
- Ohio Department of Health COVID-19 Checklists
Questions
If you still have questions regarding COVID-19, please submit your question via the myHR portal or call myHR at 1-844-235-4647 or ext. 70000.