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Update: November 12, 2020

Thought for the Day: “No one succeeds without effort. …Those who succeed owe that success to perseverance.” – Ramana Maharshi

  • Louisiana numbers were not updated yesterday due to Veterans Day holiday. As of Tuesday, there were 189,682 cases in the state (+4,538 since last Thursday) with 5,829 deaths (+83). There are 684 hospitalized COVID patients (+61 since last Thursday) with 66 on vents (-10). Stats will be updated today at noon. We expect to see an uptick in numbers for the state and Tangipahoa parish.
  • We have tested 15,233 people with 2,310 positive and 183 tests pending.
  • NOMC has 15 COVID-positive patients in-house (+7 since last Thursday),with 0 PUIs and 1 patient on a vent (-2). We have successfully recovered 565 patients (+13) and had one COVID-related death since last Thursday.
  • NORH has a census of 10 patients, 0 COVID-positive with five potential admits today.
  • Hood has 16 patients, 0 COVID-positive, 10 potential admits today and 1 employee out monitoring symptoms.
  • Employee Wellness reports 32 employees out monitoring symptoms (4 RNs and 1 RT), with 27 returned to work since last Thursday.
  • Staffing continues to be tight.
  • ED has been extremely busy this week, with volume approaching pre-COVID levels.
  • Vice President/Clinics Kanna Page reports walk-in clinic volume is up, driven by an increase in patients presenting with COVID-like symptoms. We have had reports of patients delaying or canceling visits/procedures due to the uptick in COVID-19. Please remind them of the steps we are taking to keep them safe, and the concerns we have about delaying necessary care. We will be reinforcing this message on digital media channels as well.
  • Supplies are good.
  • Infection Prevention Update:
  1. An update to Infection Prevention recommendations is being posted to OakLink and the COVID-19 toolkit today. Changes will be highlighted for you. Please review carefully and work with your team to remain compliant.
  2. Please remember that it is NOT appropriate to walk through the hospital without a mask. If you are not wearing one upon entry, pick one up at the desk. Do not wait until you get to your duty station to mask up.
  3. Please be mindful when planning holiday celebrations/pot lucks. You must have sufficient space to gather safely. Be sure to clean surfaces often and serving utensils between each use.