Mary Wilson
Well-known member
Jan. 1 2022
Katherine Gregg
PROVIDENCE — A memo went out to employees at the state-run Eleanor Slater Hospital on Friday telling them they can work even if they have tested positive for COVID, if there is a staffing crisis.
Under those circumstances, the memo advised the employees they can work if they are asymptomatic or return to work after 5 days even if they are "mildly symptomatic" in a crisis, as long as they wear N95 masks.
Asked if the Slater hospital or any other in the state had reached this crisis level, Health Department spokesman Joseph Wendelken told The Journal said:
"No, no facility has reported to us yet that they are in a position that requires COVID-19 positive healthcare providers to be working. If a facility does reach that point, that information would be posted publicly so patients and families would be aware."
... "For healthcare providers, the CDC is recognizing that states across the country are experiencing healthcare worker shortages. If a facility is experiencing a significant staffing challenge, facility administrations may make a determination on the need to have a COVID-19 positive healthcare providers work.
https://www.providencejournal.com/s...ermitted-facility-staffing-crisis/9066882002/
Katherine Gregg
PROVIDENCE — A memo went out to employees at the state-run Eleanor Slater Hospital on Friday telling them they can work even if they have tested positive for COVID, if there is a staffing crisis.
Under those circumstances, the memo advised the employees they can work if they are asymptomatic or return to work after 5 days even if they are "mildly symptomatic" in a crisis, as long as they wear N95 masks.
Asked if the Slater hospital or any other in the state had reached this crisis level, Health Department spokesman Joseph Wendelken told The Journal said:
"No, no facility has reported to us yet that they are in a position that requires COVID-19 positive healthcare providers to be working. If a facility does reach that point, that information would be posted publicly so patients and families would be aware."
... "For healthcare providers, the CDC is recognizing that states across the country are experiencing healthcare worker shortages. If a facility is experiencing a significant staffing challenge, facility administrations may make a determination on the need to have a COVID-19 positive healthcare providers work.
https://www.providencejournal.com/s...ermitted-facility-staffing-crisis/9066882002/