Coronavirus COVID-19 Information for Providers
Coronavirus COVID-19 Information for Providers
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 (11/9/22)
- 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 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
- Designated Visitation Hours (1/23/23)
- Lifespan Physician Group Practices (9/1/21)
- Hasbro Children's Hospital Family Visitation Letter (1/11/23)
- English I Spanish I Portuguese
- 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"