January 3, 2022 Froedtert & MCW now provide rapid testing for anyone who is symptomatic and will be working on-site within 24 hours. …
July 28, 2021
July 6, 2021 See the latest COVID-19-related decisions as of August 4, 2021.
May 26, 2020 Created by Dr. Chelsea Willie
May 21, 2020 MCW has recently provided clarification on expenses considered to be non-mission critical. Effective immediately, the following non-mission critical expenses cannot …
May 12, 2020 As Froedtert moves into the recovery phase, changes to the ART process in the ICU setting (which was developed to …
May 8, 2020 Improving infection control in the operating room is emerging as an ever-more essential need in the COVID-era. Centered on the …
May 6, 2020 This document is also available in the Clinical Resources section: Guidance on BLS and ACLS in COVID-19 Positive/COVID-19 Suspected …
May 6, 2020 This document is also available in the Clinical Resources section: COVID-19 Airway GuidanceÂ
April 28, 2020 Due to the declining case load for COVID and based on review of airway response activations, our department will be …
April 25, 2020
April 21, 2020
April 16, 2020 A collection of wellness resources has been added to A-Net, just for the Department of Anesthesiology. You can find it …
April 15, 2020
April 14, 2020 Airway Response Team (ART) Process Airway Response Team (ART) Standard of Care Checklist COVID Airway Response Team Surge Plan COVID …
April 6, 2020 If you are Froedtert Health & MCW Providers, Staff and Residents who are working at Froedtert Health facilities, and you …
April 3, 2020 N95s Your N95 mask should be worn until it is deemed dirty or damaged Staff are expected to UV disinfect …
April 1, 2020 Online learning links have been added to Education, in the Residents & Fellows section. Visit the Online Learning Links page.
April 1, 2020 Not unexpectedly, the number of patients with COVID is increasing across the hospital system and with this, the expected number …
April 1, 2020 Please see below a list of wellness resources available as we go through the uncertainty and emotional turmoil the COVID-19 …
March 31, 2020 Download printable PDF version. Problem: Global limited supply of N95s for health care facilities related to COVID-19 Pandemic. Solution: Literature …
March 28, 2020 Download printable PDF version Definitions: AGP: Tracheostomy, Sinus, Upper airway and pharyngeal procedures, Thoracotomy/chest tube placement, EGD, Bronchoscopy, Certain pulmonary …
March 27, 2020 Thank you all for continuing on in these challenging times; the unknown can be a significant source of stress. With …
March 27, 2020 Discuss personal strategies for reducing fomites that may contribute to the spread of COVID-19. Demonstrate donning and doffing of PPE …
March 27, 2020 Download printable version Donning of PPE for COVID-19 Intubation Remove all personal items (personal stethoscopes, watches, phones, jewelry, etc) Shoe …
March 27, 2020 Please see attached recording and slides below. COVID-19 Faculty and Staff Education Slides (full size, PPTX)
March 25, 2020 JUMP TO: My patient is known COVID-19 positive or person under investigation (PUI). My patient is already intubated. What are …
March 25, 2020 3/22/2020 COVID 19 Airway and Med Emergency Response C. Spofford, MD, PHD History The ART team was developed initially to …
March 25, 2020 In conjunction with the Interpretation of HR Policies In effect March 24, 2020 through May 1, 2020. We continue to …
March 25, 2020 SITUATION Proactive planning is underway in the case of a COVID-19 associated surge in disease/hospital activity. We will have three …
March 24, 2020 Intubation has been recognized as a time when aerosolization of respiratory secretions increases risk of transmission of SARS-CoV-2. Extubation may …
March 24, 2020 v.2 03/20/2020 Aerosol Generating Procedures (AGPs): AGPs include: Tracheostomy Sinus, upper airway and pharyngeal procedures Thoracotomy/ chest tube placement EGD …
March 24, 2020 As we continue to navigate the COVID-19 situation, Drs. Spofford, Connolly, Fierro, and Pugh will be providing OR Specific COVID-19 …
March 24, 2020 The AMA Code of Medical Ethics offers foundational guidance for health care professionals and institutions responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in Opinion 8.3, …
March 24, 2020 During this pandemic, a collective goal must be to reduce the risk of aerosolizing respiratory secretions to minimize the spread …
March 20, 2020 I wanted to update everyone on some changes. As you know this is a dynamic situation and information changes daily …
March 20, 2020 PDF – Department update on COVID-19, meeting minutes, March 20, 2020 PDF – Department update on COVID-19, WebEx PPT, March …
March 19, 2020 Download the PDF: “Outbreak of a New Coronavirus: What Anaesthetists Should Know” Read the article on the British Journal of …
March 19, 2020 With interest, we read the recommendation on the management of pregnant women with suspected severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 …
March 18, 2020 Please see the MCW COVID-19 FAQs page here.
March 18, 2020 Effective immediately we will be using Bacterial/Viral Filters on EVERY anesthesia machine and transport vent. If we unknowingly have a …
March 17, 2020 Starting at 3pm on Tuesday, March 17, all CMAC blades will be processed in 90 minutes by SPD (and our …
March 16, 2020 For everyone’s health and safety, MCW has mandated working remotely for those that are able to do so. Working remotely …
March 13, 2020 In order to help ensure your safety, there now are N95 masks in each of the code bags. We have …
March 13, 2020 In response to Covid-19, the Department of Anesthesiology has instituted the following restrictions that will be in effect from March …
March 12, 2020 I appreciate your flexibility with changes that are being implemented as information becomes available regarding COVID-19. As stated in the …
