April 2020 – Skilled facilities are seeing more COVID infection.
Residents with DNR/DNI and comfort-focused goals need not be transported to the hospital. Below, please find an order set, caregiving tips, and comfort medication instructions to help facility staff have tools to keep your patients comfortable.
Providing Comfort at a Facility for COVID-19 Infection Download Here
COVID Facility Orders Download Here
Comfort Medication Dosing Download Here
For more information, contact Dr. Leslie Estep or Dr. Anita Meyer at Hospice of the Northwest,
360-814-5550, or lestep@hospicenw.org or ameyer@hospicenw.org