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CHA Deactivates Combined Hospital Transfer Center
As statewide totals of COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to decline, Colorado hospitals and health systems have deactivated the Combined Hospital Transfer Center.
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Specialty Specific Opioid Prescribing Guidelines to Help Solve the Epidemic
Partnering with specialty societies of Colorado, CHA worked to develop the nation’s first comprehensive, multispecialty opioid prescribing medical guidelines.
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We celebrate Karen Flynn from @uchealth Memorial Hospital! Karen and team worked to stand up COVID-19 testing, as well as drive-thru tents for routine tests for patient convenience and safety. #COHospitalHeroes https://cha.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Karen-Flynn.pdf @AmerSentinel @AyaHealthcare @CorVelCorp
We recognize Jaci DeHarte @MedCtrofAurora, one of our #COHospitalHeroes! Her nominator noted that Jaci remembered and celebrated the small wins that helped support the team throughout the crisis. https://cha.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Jaci-DeHarte.pdf @HealthONEsystem @AmerSentinel @AyaHealthcare @CorVelCorp
Today, we honor one of our #COHospitalHeroes - Jessica Garcia, @SLVHealth. As the infection preventionist, she worked almost exclusively on COVID-19 issues. "She is an asset to our staff, patients and community!" https://cha.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Jessica-Garcia.pdf @AmerSentinel @AyaHealthcare @CorVelCorp
Congrats to April Krall from @ParkerHospital! April's team said her passion for disaster preparedness helped her effectively lead the hospital's surge planning and COVID response. #COHospitalHeroes @CenturaHealth https://cha.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/April-Krall.pdf @AmerSentinel @AyaHealthcare @CorVelCorp
We are grateful for Dr. Thomas Tobin from @CommunityHosp! Dr. Tobin is an ER doc and was recognized for being the "captain of the ship" who "stood shoulder to shoulder" with the team during COVID. https://cha.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Thomas-Tobin.pdf #COHospitalHeroes @AmerSentinel @AyaHealthcare @CorVelCorp
Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms of #COVID19, but older adults may be at higher risk for contracting or having a more severe reaction. #MaskUpCO and learn more here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/need-to-know.html
Today we celebrate Kimberly Montejano, infection preventionist at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center! Kimberly has been her hospital's "go to" during these unprecedented times. #COHospitalHeroes https://cha.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Kimberly-Montejano.pdf @AmerSentinel @AyaHealthcare @CorVelCorp
We are proud to recognize Lori Wightman, chief nursing officer at @SCLHealth, who "led with courage and compassion." Watch Lori's story here: http://ow.ly/AENQ50DCSOo and read her nomination here: https://cha.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Lori-Wightman.pdf #COHospitalHeroes @AmerSentinel @AyaHealthcare @CorVelCorp
This #ValentinesDay, we are sharing the love for all our #HealthcareHeroes who are fighting #COVID19. We are #ForeverGrateful for you. http://www.aha.org/forevergrateful
Congrats Candice Kauffman, Manager, Sterile Processing, @uchealth Highlands Ranch Hospital! Candice was nominated for her courage, strong moral code, sense of responsibility, & mental toughness. #COHospitalHeroes https://cha.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Candice-Kauffman.pdf @AmerSentinel @AyaHealthcare @CorVelCorp
There are key differences between #COVID19 and #flu. Check them out (and find the most recent information): https://www.cdc.gov/flu/symptoms/flu-vs-covid19.htm And then get your flu shot!