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
