A nice review article on how to assess and manage calcium and vitamin D in sarcoid: Burke RR, Rybicki BA, Rao DS. Calcium and vitamin D in sarcoidosis: how to assess and manage. [Review]. Seminars in Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine. 2010;31(4):474-484
Issues with new outpatient referrals
When seeing a new patient there are times when the name of the PCP will be “none”. Other issues may include not entering the referring consultants into the “care team” and other administrative duties that should be done prior to the patient arriving. When this happens here are some contact names you can email to […]
ECMO care team (ECT)
There are now a core group of critical care physicians comprising ECMO rounding staff. These individuals will be primarily managing these patients with the critical care fellow and resident/APP as part of a ECMO Care Team (ECT). The process was started on 1/21/2019; the details are in this attachment. When the Team is needed, the caller will dial […]
Complex Contraception Clinic Referrals
Please see attached for screenshots on making referrals to the complex contraception clinic. referral entry for complex contraception clinic
Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction
Inclusion: Ex-smokers (≥4 months) PFT: Post BD FEV1 15 – 45% TLC ≥100% RV ≥150% 6MWD ≥ 100 – <500 meters after pulmonary rehabilitation program BMI <35 Kg/m2 Completed pulmonary rehabilitation program (or is enrolled and completed 6-8 sessions) ABG: PaCO2 <60 Stable on prednisone <20mg/day Exclusion: Any contraindication to bronchoscopy and/or general anesthesia Lung findings: […]
Attestations Tip Sheet for Epic
The pertinent ones are in bold .CLINIC VISIT – I saw and evaluated the patient with the resident/fellow and agree with their findings and plan unless otherwise noted. @ME@ .INPATIENT SAME DAY – I saw and evaluated the patient on the date of my electronic signature and I agree with the findings and plan of the […]
Clinic medication issues when Amber is on leave – expected return 11/1/2019
If your patient requires a prior authorization, please send the request to Max If your patient cannot afford their medications or needs a switch due to formulary, please send back to the physician +/- Max if you think he might be able to help (please do not route or cc Amber during this time) Requests […]
LEAN clinic updates 5-2019
Posted for Dr. Ouellette from 5/30/2019 email: 1. The Lean Program is a system-wide initiative to improve the health care experience of patients, and the efficacy and safety of selected operations, for all clinics and other health care environments. A team from the Pulmonary and Critical Care division has been engaged in studying our clinic […]
Quick Workflow and Policy Guidelines Reference
This document outlines workflow for common ICU and/or coverage questions. It is meant to clarify current expectations, and will be updated as new processes change or new questions come up. I hope you find it to be a useful reference.
Protocol for Bedside Dysphagia Screen Study (Pod 1)
Began 8/7/18 Will determine: If the number of days intubated (7 days) is correct for needing a formal dysphagia evaluation performed by an SLP If the bedside dysphagia tool is valid in the MICU patient population Steps to follow: Once patient is extubated the RN will call pager 3614 to notify SLPs that there is […]