COVID-19 Update from the Department of Medicine
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As of May 15, 2020 in Nova Scotia
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1,034
positive tests
(885 in Central Zone)
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4
currently in hospital (non-ICU)
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5
currently in hospital (ICU)
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We are coming to the end of another busy week. As I look back on the last nine weeks it is quite incredible what the Department and the whole system have accomplished in this short period of time. Amongst the stress of COVID there have actually been many opportunities. We have built stronger relationships with many of the other departments we work with. In particular it has been great to work more closely with primary care. We now have a virtual platform through which we can reach out to patients and support each other in our clinical, academic and administrative work. We have reaffirmed the great services we provide and have also uncovered a number of gaps in the system and are moving toward improving care in those areas. We have created new programs that will benefit everyone long after COVID has left us. Some examples include the
COVID Community Virtual Care Team (CCVCT), a virtual community support team with technology for health data monitoring in the home, and the
MED-LTC Team, a medicine support team to Northwood and other long term care facilities. We are stepping outside the traditional locations and frameworks of our care models and we and our patients are reaping the benefits of this. Maybe most importantly, we have been more attentive to supporting the health and wellness of our staff and physicians. We still have challenges ahead, but we have proved ourselves to be creative and nimble in this new world we find ourselves in.
As the weather improves and we can move outdoors a bit more (socially distancing of course!), I hope you all will find some time to be good to yourselves.
Keep Well,
Christine
Christine Short, MD, FRCP(C), FACP
Associate Professor & Head/Chief, Department of Medicine
Dalhousie University/Central Zone, Nova Scotia Health Authority
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8.3 known or suspect side
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"ILI cohort" if symptomatic 8.3 suspect side OR any floor if asymptomatic with exposure risk
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Regular ward anywhere in hospital
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Protected Acute Stroke Protocol
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Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
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For Healthcare workers returning from:
- Northwood - Halifax Campus
- Long Term Care Facilities
- Primary or Secondary Assessment
- Mobile Testing
- Designated COVID-19 Units
Issued May 10, 2020
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Congratulations Dr. Mulvagh
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On May 10, 2020, the Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) and C3I Partners, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada, Inc., BMS-Pfizer and Bayer, Inc., announced the 2020 research awardees for the:
CCS COVID-19 Challenge for Canada Initiative (CCS-C3I).
Dr. Sharon Mulvagh, Division of Cardiology, teamed up with Dr. Joshua Durbin, Dr. Amer Johri and Dr. Omid Kiamanesh on the following project:
"Accelerated Remote Cardiopulmonary Tele-POCUS by Augmented Intelligence in COVID-19 Assessment (ARCTICA)"
Project synopsis: Rapid cardiopulmonary assessment by point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has emerged as a critical, first-line imaging tool for patient management during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study evaluates the implementation of a tele-POCUS training and workflow program for non-conventional users of ultrasound first locally, and then in remote non-tertiary care communities through validation of technology that allows streaming of images, in real-time to experts in lung ultrasound and echocardiography in a ‘hub and spoke’ model. This particular information is significant for patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infection because it helps the treating physician identify which patients are at risk of clinical demise, require urgent therapy, or transfer, but additionally has significant applications to general non-COVID-19 practice.
Institutions:
- Queen's University
- University of Toronto
- Dalhousie University
Awarded up to $60,000 including matching funds
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Your mental health is important!
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If you need help, please choose the service that is right for you:
- Take slow deep breaths, stretch, or meditate.
- Eat healthy, well-balanced meals, be physically active, and get plenty of sleep - regularly.
- Make time to relax by focusing on yourself and do activities you enjoy.
- Maintain a sense of hope and keep things in perspective.
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Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA)
Dalhousie University
Government of Nova Scotia
Government of Canada
Professional associations
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Nova Scotia
- Provincial Mental Health Crisis Line (24 hours): 1-888-429-8167
Canada
- Hope for Wellness Help Line (toll-free): 1-855-242-3310
- Homewood Health Mental Health & Addictions Resources (24 hours): 1-866-585-0445
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Need immediate support?
Youth: Text
WELLNESS to 686868
Adults: Text
WELLNESS to 741741
Front Line Workers: Text
FRONTLINE to 741741
Call 911 if you are in immediate danger or need urgent medical support.
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The Helping Healthcare Heroes site now spotlights acts of generosity and kindness from across Nova Scotia, and will feature a rotation of healthcare heroes.
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If you would like to nominate a colleague to be featured, please fill out the form under “
Celebrating Heroes”. Scroll down until you see "Nominate a hero".
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Weekly update and grand rounds
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COVID-19 Weekly Update for DoM
8 - 8:15 a.m.
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DoM Grand Rounds
8:15 - 9 a.m.
Coronavirus Pandemic & Chronic Dialysis Care: Dilemmas and Challenges
Drs. David Clark and Karthik Tennankore
Division of Nephrology
Complete your evaluation:
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NSHA / Dr. Lynn Johnston
Uploaded: March 13, 2020
Video: 10 min
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NSHA / Dr. Glenn Patriquin
Uploaded: April 3, 2020
Video: 3 min
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COVID IMCU, MTU, SI-ED Schedule
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My Personal Directive
(Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia)
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Once completed online, it can be downloaded or emailed. Once signed and witnessed, it is valid.
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Spectrum MD
(Antimicrobial Stewardship)
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A list of some neighbourly businesses offering convenient, discounted or free services.
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NSHA healthcare workers experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, contact: 1-833-750-0632
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Nova Scotia Health Authority
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Government of Nova Scotia
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When you take care of yourself, you take care of others.
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