COVID Protocol Updates 07-03-2020 - a podcast by Cypress Creek

These changes go into effect on July 4th, 2020 at 7am.

In this episode, we are joined by our medical director, Dr. Levon Vartanian, along with our assistant medical director Dr. Ziherl and discuss protocols to reduce ED overcrowding during this pandemic. We talk about Paramedic Initiated Referral, COVID-19 Non-Transport, and transport to freestanding EDs. 

Download our protocol app or visit Creekshare.org to download copies of these protocols and the patient handout brochures that go along with them. ———————— 

General PIR: 

Purpose 

What kinds of patients can be referred 

Who cannot be 

Why a consult is required 

Prehospital discharge instructions 

COVID-19 non-transport

 Purpose 

Criteria 

Process 

Handout 

Scripting 

Recommendations for testing/treatment at home/etc. 

Freestanding ED 

What they are 

What they have 

What kinds of patients should go there 

What kinds of patients should not

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