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Below are resources to help prevent infection, ensure colleague safety, and outline proper use of PPE. Access all patient treatment and clinical care guidelines on the Clinical Guidance page.

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Infection Control & Prevention | Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) | Incident Reports (THEIR) and Workers' Compensation | Disinfection

Infection Control and Prevention

• Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Overview for COVID-19 in Health Care Settings (Universal) (1/5/23)
• Contact Tracing for Trinity Health Colleagues (4/19/22)
• Identification, Management & Control of Possible Outbreak or Clusters of COVID-19 (4/15/22)

Infection Control in Facilities Guidance:

• Guidelines for Gyms, Wellness Centers, Pools and Rehab Facilities (2/6/24)
• Guidelines for Resumption of Worship Services, Sacraments and Visiting Clergy (2/6/24)
• Universal Transportation Services Guide (2/6/24)

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

• COVID-19 PPE Guide Booklet (2/6/24)

Respiratory Protection Guidance:

• Guidance for the Use of the KN95 Respirator (10/23/20)
• Guidance Regarding KN95s has been retired. KN95 respirators are no longer to be used as N95 respirators. Check with your local supply chain for approved alternate areas of use.

PAPR Guidance:

• PAPR Disinfecting (4/14/20)
• PAPR Disinfecting Guidance was retired 6/11/21. All Trinity Health ministries are to return to conventional PAPR usage.

N95 Respirator Reprocessing:

• As of May 14, 2021, all Trinity Health ministries are to discontinue reprocessing of N95 respirators. All guidance documents have been removed.

Incident Reports (THEIR) and Workers' Compensation:

• Workers' Compensation Reporting to TPA COVID-19 Assessment Tool (8/25/22)
• THEIR Infectious Disease Capture Job Aid (3/2/22)
• THEIR Gatekeeping and OSHA Recordability FAQs (2/24/22)
• Workers' Compensation COVID-19 FAQs (12/6/21)
• THEIR Post Incident Investigation Tips and FAQs (1/12/21)

Disinfection

Disinfecting Guidance:

• As of May 27, 2021, reprocessing of glidescope components is to be discontinued. All guidance documents regarding reprocessing of glidescope components have been removed.
• Vent Circuit Reprocessing Guidance was retired 6/11/21. Trinity Health ministries are to discontinue reprocessing of vent circuits.
• Vent Circuit Reprocessing (10/6/20)
  • Visual Guide to Vent Circuit Reprocessing (4/9/20)