This is the Consultation Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) For Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine for reference. This SOP is active as of June 15, 2026
Category: Administrative
New Requirement in Travel & Expense Policy
Expenses now need to be submitted within 30 days of the receipt date (expenses) or the last travel date (travel). Anything outside of 30 days risks denial. This applies to all out-of-pocket work expenses – mileage, events, meeting/conference expenses (flights, hotels, parking, meals, etc.). The policy for advance expenses such as registration, airfare, or any […]
Activities Outside Divisional Work
Whether a paid outside activity requires one to take vacation time depends on the activity and the source of payment. Dr. Scher has said that no one is allowed to do industry sponsored talks. Payment for outside activities such as moonlighting, industry sponsored advisory committees, or expert legal work, require that the individual be working […]
Inbasket Vacation/Away Coverage
Inbasket to be delegated anytime the provider will be away for 2 or more consecutive weekdays or Friday. Please email the covering person the day prior to leaving as a reminder (also to verify that the covering person is not away) You must Attach a provider to your inbasket and place an Out of Contact […]
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Locations
This website provides locations of pulmonary rehabilitation centers close to your patient’s home
Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT) Call
Important Documents PERT Updates May 2026 PERT Algorithm PERT symposium lectures (2/11/2022) Fibrinolysis-risks-and-contraindications Outline of the workflow for PERT Activation: General Overview PERT Activations When you receive a PERT activation, these usually fall into one of three categories. Calls off hours (after 4 pm and weekends) should be handled as follows (updated August 11, 2022) […]
Exercise Classes via Preventive Cardiology
The preventive cardiology program has developed a supervised exercise class at multiple locations throughout the metro Detroit Area. Their PREVENT program might allow for patients that otherwise might not qualify for pulmonary rehabilitation to enroll in scheduled exercise classes. Please consider if your patient might qualify and benefit from this program. Here is the brochure […]
Video Remote Interpreting (VRI)– Translation services
Situation A successful Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) app on provider phones pilot was completed in HFHS EDs to provide a use case specific to provider needs. Standard large-size VRI system spread is in progress. The provider phone app will provide enhanced access to qualified interpreters. Background Individuals who are limited English proficient (LEP) are challenged […]
Henry Ford Cancer Center Institute Detroit Telephone Directory
Here is the link for the HFCI telephone numbers in Detroit