Clinical and PPE Guidance

Upcoming Events

Sunflower Health Network Board Meeting - Jan. 9

The Sunflower Health Network is a not-for-profit organization that consists of 26 counties located primarily in North Central and North West Kansas. Sunflower Health Network's (SHN) specific purpose is to improve the population's health status. The 26 member hospitals, in conjunction with their medical staff, have developed a network that fosters cooperation and coordination. The priority has been to enhance the integration of health-related services among the SHN member communities.

Quality Corner Call - Jan. 10

Quality Corner Calls are offered by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Healthworks and focus on quality improvement activities consistent with the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Grant Program.

KHA Board Meeting - Jan. 22

KHA has a 21-member board of directors. They meet at least five times a year. Each board member holds three-year terms, with a two-term limit. The board has a composition of members from all geographic areas of Kansas all sizes and types of member hospitals are represented. The board also includes two hospital trustees and two physician members. Other participants include American Hospital Association delegate.

KHA's Advocacy Day - Jan. 23

Advocacy is at the heart of every service KHA provides for our members. Whether we are educating, advocating or relationship-building, we look for ways to assist policymakers at the federal, state and local levels in understanding the implications of the policies being discussed.

KHSC Board Meeting - Jan. 28

KHSC is a wholly owned subsidiary of KHA. Therefore, a secondary objective of KHSC is to support KHA in meeting its mission of serving hospitals. Its mission is to provide enhanced value to KHA members by evaluating and endorsing selected vendors of services needed by the KHA membership. KHSC will be a valuable resource to Kansas healthcare facilities and the Kansas Hospital Association as they serve their constituents.

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Clinical and PPE Guidance

Clinical Resources and Guidance

Similarities and Differences between Flu and COVID-19 – CDC
NIH COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines
COVID Triage Worksheet – The University of Kansas Health System
COVID-19 On-Site Screening Protocol Sample
COVID-19 Policy Template – Care of the Patient with COVID-19
CDC Resources for Healthcare Professionals, Clinics and Healthcare Facilities
Society of Critical Care Medicine Surviving Sepsis Campaign COVID-19 Guidelines – Podcast
Surviving Sepsis Campaign's Guidelines on the Management of Adults with COVID-19 – First Update
Hand Hygiene in Health Care Settings – CDC
Information for Clinicians Caring for Children and Pregnant Women – CDC
MIS-C Flow Chart from Children's Mercy

Testing

Therapeutics

Oral Antivirals

Paxlovid

Molnupiravir

Monoclonal Antibodies

Bebtelovimab

Sotrovimab

Evusheld (tixagevimab co-packaged with cilgavimab)

Casirivamab/imdevimab – Currently NOT authorized due to inactivity against the Omicron variant

Casirivimab/imdevimab received FDA emergency use authorization Nov. 21
Casirivimab/imdevimab EUA fact sheet for health care providers
Casirivimab/imdevimab EUA fact sheet for patients, parents and caregivers

Bamlanivimab/etesivimab – Currently NOT authorized due to inactivity against the Omicron variant

Bamlanivimab and etesevimab EUA Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers
Balmanivimab and etesevimab EUA Fact Sheet for Patients, Parents and Caregivers (English) and (Spanish)
Bamlanivimab and etesevimab EUA Approval by FDA

PPE Guidance, Templates and Videos – The University of Kansas Health System

PPE Resources and Guidance

Managing COVID at Home – Many people with the COVID-19 virus will be able to recover at home. This video offers guidelines on how to keep your environment clean and safe during home isolation.

Administrar COVID en Casa – Muchas personas con el virus COVID-19 podrán recuperarse en casa. Este video ofrece pautas sobre cómo mantener su entorno limpio y seguro durante el aislamiento del hogar.

Critical Issues