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COVID-19: Be Prepared to Evaluate and Treat Patients with the Coronavirus

Update March 13, 2020: Updated PPE recommendations from CDC and DPH. Added info for 3M N-95 mask fitting.

Update March 4, 2020: L.A. County Department of Public Health (DPH) has declared a local public health emergency with six new cases in the county. The State of California has also declared a state of emergency with the first related death in the state. The CDC and DPH have updated screening and testing guidelines.  The Department of Medicine at Olive View-UCLA has announced plans for the care of persons under investigation (PUI) and confirmed COVID-19 cases.  Check your email and messaging for the most up-to-date information.

As healthcare providers, you should be prepared with the knowledge to (1) screen, (2) evaluate, and (3) treat potential patients with the novel coronavirus (officially designated COVID-19), whether it be a suspected or confirmed case you encounter.  The Department of Public Health (DPH) of Los Angeles County is actively involved in monitoring and advising on the situation in concert with the CDC.  Check your email for official announcements, including an invitation to an informational webinar.

The following are useful links and resources for your preparedness.

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Medicine Grand Rounds Scheduled January through April

Invited speakers will be coming to present Medicine Grand Rounds in the coming months : Friday, January 24 – Transgender Care Tuesday, March 24 – Elder Abuse Tuesday, March 31 – Reflection of a Patient Friday, April 17 – Physician…

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Reflection Rounds on Friday, January 24

Housestaff, attendings, and care team members from different disciplines are invited to take a look back on a case that impacted many people involved in the patient's care.  This will be an open discussion about the effect caring for this…

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Medicine Holiday Party on Friday, December 20

Deck the Halls! It's Holiday Season. The Department of Medicine will be hosting the annual Medicine Holiday Party at lunch on Friday, December 20!  Faculty and housestaff are invited. There will be raffles, prizes and special surprises!  

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