Coronavirus COVID-19 Information for Providers

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Please note: Additional information is available to Lifespan providers, including inpatient guidance, on the Lifespan intranet at https://intranet.lifespan.org/ncov. (Lifespan network log-in required)

Lifespan Hotline for Providers: 401-606-2245

A Lifespan hotline is taking calls from any care provider with a question relating to COVID-19. If you are a Lifespan or community provider and have a general question (e.g., “Should I send my patient for testing? How do I find results? Should I send my patient to the ED?") call the hotline, 24/7.

COVID-19 ICD-10 Codes Now in LifeChart

New, specific, COVID-19 diagnosis codes are now available in LifeChart. These new ICD-10 codes can be used wherever a specific COVID-19 associated diagnosis and code is required, including on the problem list, as a clinical impression, or a diagnosis associated with an ordered procedure.

Treatment Algorithms

• Lifespan Outpatient Algorithm for COVID-19 (5/6/22)
• Lifespan Algorithm for COVID-19 or Influenza-Like Illness (8/13/21) (replaces Lifespan ED Algorithm)
• Adult Airway Management Algorithm for COVID-19 (4/30/20)
• Pediatric Airways Management COVID-19 and PUI (3/27/20) 
• HCH-MIS-C Pediatric Clinical Guidelines (11/8/21)
• Lifespan ED Triage Checklist (12/15/21)
• Lifespan OP Triage Checklist (12/21/21)
• Lifespan Testing Algorithm for Patients Awaiting Hospital Admission (RIH/HCH) (1/7/22)
• Decision Making Algorithm for Removal of Isolation Precautions COVID-19 Positive Patients (2/17/22)

ARDS Management Training and Protocols

• Critical Care COVID-19 Protocol (7/20/20) 
• Video Training: Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation for COVID-19 Surge Plan (4/3/20) 
• COVID-19 Vent Tip Sheet (7/20/20) 
• COVID Anticoagulation Protocol (4/20/20) 
• COVID-19 Pediatric Thromboprophylaxis Guidelines (1/8/21) 

Instructions for Patients

• MyLifespan Message to Patients (5/20/20) 
• Social Distancing Posters (3 Languages): 8.5" x 11" | 24" x 36" (4/27/20) 
• "Patients Must Wear Masks" Poster (9” x 14")
• "How to Wear a Mask" Poster for Patients (3 Languages): 9" x 14" | 16" x 20" | 18" x 24" | 24" x 36"  (8/26/21) 
• "No Eating or Drinking" Sign: 11" x 16" | 24" x 36" (8/26/21) 
• Elevator Poster for Social Distancing (8.5” x 11")
• Information for People Who Are at Higher Risk for Severe Illness (CDC.gov) (1/14/21) 
• Caring for Someone at Home (CDC.gov) (4/17/20) 
• Patient Visitor Screening Log (3/18/20) 
• Prevention Steps for People Being Tested for COVID-19 (3/14/20)

General Infection Control Resources

• Changes to Infection Control Exposure Investigations (12/30/21)
• COVID-19 Practice Guidelines for Behavioral Health (12/21/21)
• Changes to COVID-19 Respiratory Pathogen Panel and Influenza PCR Testing (10/1/20)
• Infection Control Guidelines - Ambulatory Settings (5/21/20)
• SBAR Emergency Medication Kits (3/29/20)
• COVID-19 Isolation Practices and Testing (1/28/22)
• Infection Control Guidelines Outpatient Ambulatory Practices (5/11/22)
• Modified Contact/Droplet Isolation Sign (9/2/21) 
• Modified Contact Droplet Isolation for COVID-19 Table (11/16/20)
• General COVID-19 Warm Zone Instructions (11/6/20)  
• Scrubs Distribution Guidance (3/27/20)
• Staff Mask Wearing Signage (3/13/20)
• Video: Lifespan N95 Town Hall Meeting (3/30/20)
• COVID-19 Guidance on Facial Makeup to Preserve Masks (4/2/20)
• Maximum Isolation Table (3/21/20)
• Reprocessing Disposable Stethoscopes (4/17/20)  
• General COVID-19 Warm Zone Instructions (4/17/20)  

PPE Resources

• Fit Testing Flyer (3/11/22) 
• Lifespan PPE and Extended Use Instructions (1/6/22) 
• COVID Color Codes Introduction (11/18/21) 
• COVID-19 Status Codes Flyer (11/12/21) 
• Lifespan Masking Guidelines (3/15/22) 
• Elastomeric Mask Cleaning and Storage Instructions (12/30/20) 
• Elastomeric Mask Signage for Patient Areas (12/30/20) 
• Lifespan Elastomeric Fit-Testing Schedule (12/30/20) 
• Lifespan N95-Instructions (10/30/20) 
• N95/Face Shield or CAPR Use (4/26/20)
• Video: CAPR Training (3/25/20)
• Revised Guidance on Respiratory Protection and Fit-Testing (1/16/21)  
• Fit-Testing, Facial Hair and Use of N95-Level Respirators (1/16/21)  
• Fit-Testing FAQs (1/12/22)  

Emergency Respiratory Care

• General Inpatient Anticoagulation Protocol (1/13/22) 
• COVID-19 Respiratory Care Procedures for Adult Services (10/14/20) 
• COVID-19 Emergency Respiratory Care Procedures for Pediatric Services (10/14/20) 
• COVID-19 Inhaled Medication Emergency Response Tiered Plan (4/3/20) 

Specimen Collection and Instructions for Testing

• Guidance on Pre-Procedural Testing for COVID-19 (2/17/21) 
• COVID-19 Testing for Multi-Bed Rooms (10/28/20) 
• Elective Surgery and Procedure Testing (8/12/20)    
• Lab Shortage Table (1/6/22)    
• Chart for COVID-19 Testing Process for Lifespan Patients (4/17/20)  
• Currently Recommended Use of SARS-COV-2 Serology Testing (5/14/20)  

Vaccine Information

• Information for pregnant patients (PDF): English | Spanish (1/18/22) 
• Brown Physicians, Inc. COVID-19 Vaccine Update (Vimeo Video) (12/28/20)  
• COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs (12/17/20)  
• COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritization Chart (12/1/20)  

Visitation Policies and Resources

• Guidelines for Visitation
  • Safe Visitation Guidelines - Rhode Island Hospital (3/2/22)
  • Safe Visitation Guidelines - The Miriam Hospital (3/2/22)
  • Safe Visitation Guidelines- Newport Hospital (3/2/22)
  • Lifespan Physician Group Practices (9/1/21)
  • Hasbro Children's Hospital Visitation Letter for Families:
    English (3/4/22) I Spanish (3/4/22) I Portuguese (3/4/22)
• Guidance for Families of Patients on Modified Contact Droplet Precautions:
  English (12/9/21) I Spanish (12/9/21) I Portuguese (12/9/21)
• Rhode Island Hospital Patient-Visitor Screening Process (5/6/20)
• Newport Hospital Patient Visitor Screening Form (5/18/20)  
• Lifespan COVID-19 Attestation of Good Health
• "No Visitors" Sign: 8.5” x 11" (English)  |  24" x 36" (English and Spanish) (10/30/20)
• COVID Symptom Icons Entry Sign: 8.5” x 11" (English) | 8.5" x 11" (Spanish and Portuguese) | 18" x 24" (8/26/21) 
• Elevator Sign (3 Languages): 2-person limit | 4-person limit

Other Lifespan Updates and Resources

• Additional Answers to Questions from Lifespan Coronavirus Town Hall (11/10/20) 
• RI DOH Guidance for Healthcare Facilities Caring for Nursing Home Residents for Medically Necessary Visits  (4/11/20) 
• Lifespan Retail Pharmacy Prescription Pick-ups  (4/2/20) 
• Update on COVID-19 and Human Subjects Research (3/13/20)
• COVID-19 Screening Expectations for Inpatients Likely to Be Discharged to  Post-Acute Congregate Living Settings – SNF, Assisted Living (4/2/20) 
• Employee Attestation Sign (8.5” x 11")
• Breakroom Sign
• "Remember to Stay Safe" Posters for Staff
  • Rhode Island Hospital: 8.5" x 11" | 36" x 48"
  • The Miriam Hospital: 8.5" x 11" | 36" x 48"
  • Bradley Hospital: 8.5" x 11" | 36" x 48"
  • Newport Hospital: 8.5" x 11" | 36" x 48"
  • Lifespan Corporate Offices: 8.5" x 11" | 36" x 48"