Partner Webinar on the Coronavirus
Transcript of Partner Webinar on the Coronavirus
Partner Webinar on the
Coronavirus
April 3, 2020
Agenda
• Executive Update
• Stimulus Package
• Media/PR
• Peak Preparedness Plan
• Staffing in a Time of Crisis
• Medical Supplies / PPE
• Clinical Update
• Q/A
• Instant Poll
Craig Diamond // SVP Marketing & Communications
Jorge Dominicis // CEOKip Hallman // PresidentExecutive Update
Teresa Koeberlein // VP, Governmental and Public Affairs
Stimulus Package
Teresa Koeberlein // VP, Governmental and Public Affairs
Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program (Bureau of Justice Assistance)• $850 million went live April 1• Retroactive to January 20, open for at least 60 days• Funding approved on a Rolling Basis as Applications are received• Ojp.gov/funding
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance for Family Members of Staff• New eligibility-Freelancers, Self-employed, Independent Contractors, and others• Additional $600 per week for four months on top of state benefits• State systems still being set up to distribute• Visit your state’s Unemployment Insurance website for details
Judy Lilley // VP of Media & Public [email protected] & PR
Kip HallmanPresident
Peak Preparedness Plan
Peak Preparedness Plan
Objectives1. Prioritize and stratify patient care2. Protect our people3. Protect our community4. Calibrate response to evolving situation
Kip Hallman // President
Peak Preparedness Plan
Kip Hallman // President
Peak Preparedness Plan
Credit: University of Washington Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation
Peak Preparedness Plan
Kip Hallman // President
1 2 3 2 11. Routine operations
2. On-site telehealth
3. Alternate Care Model (centered on predicted peak date)
Ann Hatcher // Chief Human Resources OfficerStaffing in a Time of Crisis
Staffing in a Time of Crisis
Ann Hatcher // Chief Human Resources Officer
• Special Compensation & Benefits for Frontline Team Members
• Two Weeks Additional Sick Pay• Bonus for Frontline Team• Enhancing Dare to Care Program• 2020 Personal Time Off (PTO) and Vacation Extension to
6/30/21• Reducing Executive Compensation
Brian Bettendorf // VP of FinanceSupplies & PPE
Supplies and PPE
• Working diligently to find supplies, including non-traditional markets
• Sanitizer from McKesson - 4 cases to every facility
• N95 Masks, K-N95 masks and thermometer orders coming next week
• Ponchos and face shields coming soon
• Conserve PPE and supplies - take inventory, gather in a central
location, lock them up for safekeeping.
Brian Bettendorf // VP of Finance
Dr. Tom Pangburn // Chief Clinical OfficerDr. Bill Ruby // Associate Chief Clinical OfficerKarina Purcell // Director of Nursing Initiatives, Local GovernmentClinical Update
Testing
Dr. Tom Pangburn // Chief Clinical OfficerKip Hallman // President
• Testing is critical component of mitigation plan• Who to test and what to do next is critical
Symptomatic• Test immediately• Isolate until results (24-48 hours)
Asymptomatic with significant exposure• Test 2-3 days post-exposure• Isolate until results (24-48 hours)
Asymptomatic with no known exposure• Do not test
Test Results Determine Actions
Dr. Tom Pangburn // Chief Clinical OfficerKip Hallman // President
Isolate based on facility resources.PPE and hygiene to protect others.
Avoid infection of “clean” patient.PPE and hygiene to protect patient.
• Widespread testing availability will simplify housing decisions.
Clinical Updates
• General situation update • Testing - LabCorp or your
contracted lab company• Limiting Community Spread • Homemade Saccharin Fit Test
Solution
• PPE – Extended Use and Reuse• Paper bags
• Fabric Masks
Dr. Tom Pangburn // Chief Clinical OfficerDr. Bill Ruby // Associate Chief Clinical OfficerKarina Purcell // Director of Nursing Operations // Local Government
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POLL
Q/A
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Thank you