Latest updates

• Surgical prioritization for all divisions.
• Procedural COVID-19 testing and practice process map.

PPE

• COVID-19 PPE guidelines.
• PPE for staff and providers caring for patients with suspected or known COVID-19.
• PPE reference table.

Usage of N95s

• N95s and eye protection are required to be worn in all operating rooms, procedural suites and for all aerosol-generating procedures.
• N95s and eye protection are required in pre-op and post-op areas for aerosol-generating procedures.
• Surgical masks may be worn in pre-op and post-op (phase 2) areas for non-aerosol generating procedures and care.

Patients

• Surgical patients who choose not to wear a mask upon entering our facilities may have their surgery canceled.
• Scripting will be put into place during the pre-op call to explain that we are requiring everyone entering the hospital to wear a mask. This message will be consistent with our screening communication at all of our front doors.
• Pre-operative testing is highly recommended for all surgical procedures. Patients who have not tested or have pending results will likely have their procedures rescheduled.
• Testing should take place 2-5 days prior to the procedure/surgery.

Intubation guidelines

• Providers may wear protective gowns during intubation for negative or unknown COVID-19 tested patients in addition to their respirator mask and eye protection.

For updated information on COVID-19 testing and test locations, please click here.

Antibody testing FAQs for providers

UCHealth has many locations where patients can be tested for COVID-19 and antibodies.

Please note: While patients no longer need an order from a provider, patients must select the test that they want, location, and an open time slot in My Health Connection, UCHealth’s online patient portal. Patients who do not have a My Health Connection account may sign up for one.

PPE

• COVID-19 PPE guidelines.
• PPE for staff and providers caring for patients with suspected or known COVID-19.
• PPE reference table.

Usage of N95s

• N95s and eye protection are required to be worn in all operating rooms, procedural suites and for all aerosol-generating procedures.
• N95s and eye protection are required in pre-op and post-op areas for aerosol-generating procedures.
• Surgical masks may be worn in pre-op and post-op (phase 2) areas for non-aerosol generating procedures and care.

Please click here for tips on helping patients complete a Medical Durable Power of Attorney.

To access Advance Care Directive, click here.

To access Advance Care Directive in Spanish, click here.

To access Colorado Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment (MOST), click here.

To access Colorado Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment (MOST) in Spanish, click here.

To access a Patient Directive to Withhold CPR form, click here.

To access tips for Being Prepared in the Time of COVID-19, click here.

UCHealth values the work being done in our communities to protect and care for patients during the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. Important information for those working in post-acute care facilities may be found here.