[MCOH-EH] [External] Covid

[Charles Hackett]

Thank you very much!
Are the CRNPs part of the employee/ occupational health team?
Charlie

On Tue, Sep 5, 2023 at 6:17 PM Behrman, Amy <behrman at pennmedicine.upenn.edu>
wrote:

> Good evening - happy to share our current approach in brief:
>
> We use an opt-in self-report system for HCP to report COVID-19 symptoms,
> exposures, and positive tests (from outside labs or from home tests).  The
> reports are actively monitored by a small team of CRNPs. Although much of
> the communication (on isolation, testing, and RTW) is automated, there is a
> clinician available to answer questions and address unusual situations in
> real time.   PCR testing is free and easily accessible for employees
> through a self-scheduling link or with CRNP assistance. We continue to
> track employee absences due to COVID-19 and to trace contacts when
> possible.
>
> Amy
>
> Amy J Behrman, MD, FACP, FACOEM
> Division Chief, Occupational Medicine
> Professor, Perelman School of Medicine
> University of Pennsylvania
> 3400 Spruce St
> Philadelphia, PA  19104
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> *From:* MCOH-EH <mcoh-eh-bounces at mylist.net> on behalf of Charles Hackett
> <dickenshackett at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 5, 2023 7:21 AM
> *To:* MCOH/EH <mcoh-eh at mylist.net>
> *Subject:* [External] [MCOH-EH] Covid
>
> Good morning.
> What is your process for employees that are sick with Covid?
> We have been following the CDC guidance but using a 5 day, 24 hour symptom
> free etc. The one for critical staffing even though that has passed.
> We are receiving a great deal of push back because of an uptick in our
> employees testing positive with Covid and perceived staffing angst
> Do you require them to call employee health?
> If so, what guidance are you following for return to work?
> If they are not required how are you managing RTW?
> Are you using a self report system without needing a human being to review?
> Are you now treating this as any respiratory infection?
> As always
> Thank you
> Charlie
>
> *Charles D Hackett, MD, MPH*
> Medical Director, Employee and Occupational Health, Lifespan
> Chief Community and Family Medicine, Rhode Island Hospital
> Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, Brown University
>
>
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