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
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.