We have started to see a number of children presenting with symptoms that are suspicious for COVID-19. Many of these children are being sent to our ED and/or outpatient clinics to rule out this diagnosis.
I am including information below regarding COVID-19 updates.
All clinicians are required to watch and attest to N95 donning and doffing education
by Tuesday, March 17th at 5 pm via this link –
Stop shaking hands and other forms of physical contact
Practice social distancing and limit group activities
Dispose of all shared items – food, candy, magazines, reading materials, etc.
Secure all PPE
Only essential use of PPE - We are at critically low levels
When appropriate increase interval of ordered vital signs to minimize unnecessary staff entry and exit into rooms
All large group meetings will be cancelled or converted to a virtual format
This is a stressful time for many of you and your faculty or staff. I have included resources to this message (see below) and the Psychiatry Department has opened Mental Health Support for Employees/Colleagues in UNCMC Occupational Health.
