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Update: April 29, 2020

  • It’s Wednesday, April 29, 2020.
  • State Stats: 27,286 COVID-19 cases in 64/64 parishes with 1,758 deaths and 17,303 recovered. Hospitalizations decreased by 23 patients to 1,660, and the number of patients on vents decreased by 18 patients to 244.
  • North Oaks Stats: We have 18 COVID-19 positive patients in-house, 3 PUIs and 3 patients on vents. Since yesterday’s update, we have had 1 death and successfully discharged another 3 COVID-19 patients, bringing total survivors to 121.
  • President/CEO Michele Sutton shared that we are running and evaluating some new financial forecast models to assist with discussions regarding decisions about moving forward. Even though the Governor indicated that we had the green light to move forward with time-sensitive procedures starting Monday, the volume that we had initially put in to our projections did not come to fruition. As clinicians make contact with patients, they are finding that patients are opting to delay testing, surgeries and procedures even further. In the meantime, she encouraged all to continue to be good stewards of our resources. More to come on our strategy moving forward.
  • Yesterday, a retirement plan amendment was signed to allow North Oaks employees to borrow from their 401(a) and 457 plans if they need to during this time. More information on how to access these emergency loan options can be found in the “COVID-19 Financial Offers” section of the “Coupon Corner” on OakLink under the Human Resources tab.
  • As providers work to ramp up clinic appointments, we are working with them to schedule outpatient appointments for the lab work and diagnostic testing that may be needed prior to each patient’s visit. Please remind patients when you are calling them that they can wear their homemade mask at our facilities. However, a mask will be provided to patients during their visit if they do not have their own mask. Important Note: When on duty, North Oaks health care workers cannot wear homemade masks. You must wear the masks that are provided to you by North Oaks on-duty for the best protection.
  • Vice President of Clinics Kanna Page reports that clinic volume is trending slightly upward.
  • Employee Wellness reports 15 employees self-monitoring at home with 4 employees cleared to return to work yesterday. Please note that we continue to conduct staff temp checks. Staff have three locations to choose from: the ER 24/7 (inside), in the Tower Lobby from 7 am-5:30 pm weekdays and weekends or in the Signature Building Lobby from 6 am-8 pm weekdays.
  • Staffing remains really good. Please thank your employees for doing their part and coming to work to take care of our community.
  • Population Health reports a typical Tuesday drop in volume, with 44 calls and 15 video visits.
  • The COVID-19 Drive-through Testing Station is open today with 35 patients scheduled and 8 in the cue. In total, we have tested 1,806 patients with 412 positives and 84 pending.
  • Community support of our health care heroes continues to be incredible. Deliveries of meals and snacks are scheduled for the remainder of the week.