COVID-19 Resources - PA POLST

National POLST COVID

thchelp@prhi.org (Super User) — Thu, 07 May 2020 17:22:52 -0400

The OHSU Center for Ethics in Health Care

thchelp@prhi.org (Super User) — Mon, 04 May 2020 14:38:21 -0400

Intended for patients and families of those who already have a POLST because of frailty or serious illness and are thus among the mostly likely not to survive if they get the coronavirus. It can help those with a preexisting POLST understand what their orders mean and encourages them to talk to their families. The goal is support patients’ ability to plan ahead if they get sick and to be able to avoid hospitalization if that is their wish.

POLST and Coronavirus: If you get sick, do your orders match your wishes?

POLST Conversation for ED Physicians with a Capable Patient

POLST Conversation for ED Physicians with a Surrogate

AMDA

thchelp@prhi.org (Super User) — Mon, 04 May 2020 13:38:01 -0400

This is a resource recommended for administration and staff of Pennsylvania long-term care facilities. Found at the side are daily updates, guidance, recommendations and tools along with pertinent podcasts and webcasts.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

thchelp@prhi.org (Super User) — Fri, 01 May 2020 16:40:26 -0400

This comprehensive site offers the latest update on the number of cases within the country. Further it includes specific information for the public, resources for the community and detailed information for HCP and facilities.

COVID-Ready Communication Skills

thchelp@prhi.org (Super User) — Fri, 01 May 2020 16:22:16 -0400

VitalTalk, COVID-Ready Communication Skills. This open source primer that gives practical advice on how to talk about difficult topics related to COVID-19, including specific phrasing for patient and family conversations.

Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) Resources

thchelp@prhi.org (Super User) — Fri, 01 May 2020 16:19:19 -0400

Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) has made its toolkit resources and online courses publicly available. Most of the information is applicable to all types of medical practice. Some of the topics are:

Using Telehealth
Public and Family Support
Health Care Setting Specific Guidance
Communication Tips

Interim Pennsylvania Crisis Standards of Care for Pandemic Guidelines

thchelp@prhi.org (Super User) — Fri, 01 May 2020 16:07:01 -0400

The Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania have developed Interim Pennsylvania Crisis Standards of Care for Pandemic Guidelines. "The purpose of this document is to guide the allocation of patient care resources during an overwhelming public health emergency of any kind when demand for services dramatically exceeds the supply of the resources needed".