We have a process very similar to the one Amy describes below.
Rachel Leibu,
MD, MBA, MS, FACOEM
Medical Director Occupational Medicine Services
Atlantic Health System
Clinical Assistant Professor, Sidney Kimmel Medical College
at Thomas Jefferson University
Office 973-829-4277
Cell 973-886-6708
From: MCOH-EH <mcoh-eh-bounces@mylist.net> On Behalf Of
Behrman, Amy
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 6:16 PM
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Subject: Re: [MCOH-EH] [External] Covid
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
From: MCOH-EH <mcoh-eh-bounces@mylist.net> on behalf of Charles Hackett <dickenshackett@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 7:21 AM
To: MCOH/EH <mcoh-eh@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