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UPDATE ON VISITOR RESTRICTIONS

UPDATE: Nov. 19, 2020

Current trends in both Maricopa County and at HonorHealth show increasing rates of COVID-19 infection in the community and inpatient admissions. HonorHealth has always supported patient/family centered care however, in order to ensure patient, employee and visitor safety we will be restricting visitation effective Monday, Nov. 23. Several health systems across metro Phoenix are instituting similar restrictions. Limited exceptions will be made for end-of-life or intellectual and/or developmentally challenged patient circumstances.

The federal, state and local government officials have recommended a tiered approach using rates of community spread to guide relaxation of safety and social distancing practices put in place to prevent the spread of the pandemic. As a response, HonorHealth instituted the below Visitor Guidelines:

Restricted – no general visitation allowed.
Concerned – one designated visitor allowed, with appropriate restrictions, for each procedural patient.
Cautious – one designated visitor allowed, for all hospitalized patients, during limited hours with appropriate restrictions.
Stable – open visitation with appropriate screening, masking and social distancing provisions.

Effective Nov 23, we are moving from the “Cautious to Restricted visitation level based on supportive data for that category. What this means for you and our patients is that no visitors will be allowed to accompany patients for their procedure in any of our facilities (except for limited exceptions mentioned above). Technology allows us to remain in touch with patients’ significant others (one person listed by patient), and we are committed to keeping them informed during all phases of procedural care.

HonorHealth’s visitation level will be reviewed on a regular basis, and we will adjust according to clearly defined community and system-level metrics. Thank you for your continued partnership as we navigate this unprecedented time together.

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Mask up Arizona

Wearing a mask helps prevent the spread of COVID-19. HonorHealth is joining other healthcare organizations across the state to launch the Mask Up Arizona campaign to encourage Arizonans to protect each other. Let’s lead by example!

What you can do:

Wear a mask when out in the community and at work. Click here to purchase a HonorHealth face mask.
Share HonorHealth’s social posts about the Mask Up Arizona campaign so other people in your network see the message. #MaskUpAZ
Encourage your family and friends to also don a mask while they are out in the community.
Watch video on how you can safely wear your cloth mask.

For the latest information around policy changes, or physician specific updates, you can visit the COVID-19 Resources page available on the HonorHealth employee site, HonorHub. Updates are also posted on the Innovation Care Partners (ICP) Member Portal.

Talking points & templates

As you work on rescheduling surgeries or procedures for your patients, you should know that HonorHealth has strict infection prevention protocols in place to handle suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 and any other infectious diseases. Below are some talking points and templates you can use to share more information about these protocols to your patients.

Please note: HonorHealth is testing all patients prior to their scheduled surgery or procedure. If HonorHealth is unable to reach your patient (s) to schedule their COVID-19 test prior to their surgery or procedure, we will call the surgeon's office to try to get a hold of the patient (a patient is more likely to answer a call from their surgeon's office). We will provide the surgeon's office with the PAT number that the patient can use to schedule their appointment.

Medical Staff screening

All Medical Staff and Allied Health Staff (“Practitioners”) will be required to be screened for fever and symptoms upon entering a HonorHealth medical center. To facilitate the screening process, entry to the hospitals will be limited to one designated entrance.

The Medical Staff screening process will involve the following:

Based on facility equipment availability, you will either self-screen for fever or
you will be screened at the facility entry point for fever
Please declare to the screening staff if you have the following symptoms on
entry to the facility:
- Temperature of 100.0 or higher, and/or
- New onset respiratory symptoms (cough, shortness of breath), and/or
- Diarrhea

In the event the temperature scanner or your self-screening reflects a reading of 100.0 or higher and/or you have new onset respiratory symptoms and/or diarrhea, you will not be allowed to enter the hospital. Practitioners will be asked to sign the Medical Staff COVID-19 Symptomatic Practitioner Attestation attestation form and report the failed screening via email to the Medical Staff Services office at dmill3@honorhealth.com.

Please review the Return to Work Policy for Symptomatic Practitioners for information on how to return to work.

Caregiver support

HonorHealth is here to support your physical and mental health. Here are some resources and tips to help you and your family stay healthy during this time.

HonorHealth Caregiver Support Line - 480-587-6500

If you are experiencing distress and would like support and access to resources during this stressful time, please call 480-587-6500. It is confidential and will be answered by a trained volunteer colleague who are ready to provide peer support to you between the hours of 7 am and 10 pm; 7 days a week.

Reasons to reach out might include: Anxiety, depression, feelings of vulnerability regarding past addictive behaviors, and/or if you’re simply feeling overwhelmed or stressed.

Crisis hotlines

In times of crisis, we all need somewhere to turn to. Utilize this detailed list of both local and national
hotlines if you are experiencing stress or need help during this time. View crisis hotline list.

Additional resources

Our top priority is the health and safety of our patients, employees and visitors. HonorHealth is working closely with the Arizona Department of Health Services and the Maricopa County Department of Public Health to stay up-to-date with the most current information and guidelines related to the Coronavirus.

For the latest COVID-19 information, service changes and tips visit HonorHealth.com/coronavirus.

Kudos

Thank you, HonorHealth caregivers and support staff!

Join us in thanking and supporting our colleagues and caregivers by showing appreciation on the HonorHealth Kudoboard.

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Physician relations

The Physician Relations team acts as a conduit between HonorHealth and providers in the community. They provide you with enhanced communications, engagement and patient resources. If you need assistance or have any questions, you can contact our Physician Relations team.

Physician Relations Manager by campus:

Deer Valley and Sonoran Crossing Medical Center: Alissa Gauvin (email Alissa)
John C. Lincoln Medical Center and Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center: Tangie Hernandez (email Tangie)
Scottsdale Shea Medical Center: Grace Canzoneri (email Grace)
Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center: Kyle Johnson (email Kyle)

For questions or assistance during the weekends or after hours, please call 480-340-9146.

Below are COVID-19 studies currently enrolling patients.

Convalescent Plasma Donation Program at HonorHealth: Enrolling potential COVID-19 recovered patients, who may be an eligible convalescent plasma donor and is willing to donate. Learn more on how you can enroll your patients.
Atovaquone + Azithromycin in Patients with Confirmed COVID-19 Infection: Enrolling male or female COVID-19 positive patients over 18 years of age, high risk for complications (Med/High – NEWS2 Score). They may be eligible for a drug study using a combination of anti-malarial drug Atovaquone and antibiotic Azithromycin. HonorHealth participating locations are Scottsdale Osborn, Shea and John C. Lincoln Medical Centers.
Incyte Ruxolitinib COVID-19 study
Kinevant Gimsilumab COVID-19 study

To determine if your patient is eligible for any of the COVID-19 clinical trials please email covidtrials@honorhealth.com

COVID-19 Clinical Trials

The HonorHealth Research Institute is diligently working to expand our COVID-19 Clinical Trials. Drs. Michael Gordon and Laura Schroeder are leading our clinical research efforts across the network towards identifying and working through these opportunities along with HRI scientific, regulatory and clinical colleagues.