COVID-19 Document Library

This document includes frequently asked questions from Duke Health team members and learners about the COVID-19 vaccine. It includes general questions about the vaccine and questions to address specific issues for Duke Health team members. Updated 1.22.21

This document provides guidance to physicians to facilitate conversations with patients regarding requests for antibody testing for COVID-19 (SARS-2-CoV). Uploaded 05.08.20

This document is the "Know, Share, Do" COVID-19 Daily Updates managers should use during staff huddles on 07.22.20.

This document is the "Know, Share, Do" Clinical Operations Daily Updates managers should use during staff huddles on 12.14.20.

In this document, we answered some common questions from team members – including the rationale for why certain decisions have been made. Where possible, we also included a link to the most current document that explains the specific recommendations and guidance. Updated 05.13.20

Based on recommendations from the CDC and our infectious disease experts, the Duke Employee Occupational Health & Wellness team has updated guidance for healthcare workers who need to quarantine. Review this document for answers to frequently asked questions regarding this update. Uploaded 12.8.20

This document provides a guide for managers to review key processes and protocols regarding our COVID-19 response. It includes employee onboarding materials, workspace and breakroom guidance, contact tracing process diagrams and answers to frequently asked questions. Uploaded: 01.10.21

This document outlines the basic principles behind standard and transmission-based precautions. To understand the “why” behind the PPE recommended for caring for COVID-suspected or confirmed patients, it is helpful to understand how COVID-19 can be transmitted using these definitions and principles. Updated 05.12.20

This document is the "Know, Share, Do" COVID-19 Daily Updates managers should use during staff huddles on 07.27.20.

FAQ guide for managers with team members wanting to help support vaccination clinics. Uploaded 03.08.21

This document is the "Know, Share, Do" COVID-19 Daily Updates managers should use during staff huddles on 05.13.20.

This document is the "Know, Share, Do" COVID-19 Daily Updates managers should use during staff huddles on 07.29.20.

This document is the "Know, Share, Do" COVID-19 Daily Updates managers should use during staff huddles on 04.09.20.

This document is the "Know, Share, Do" COVID-19 Daily Updates managers should use during staff huddles on 04.24.20.

This document is the "Know, Share, Do" COVID-19 Daily Updates managers should use during staff huddles on 06.15.20.

This document is the "Know, Share, Do" COVID-19 Daily Updates managers should use during staff huddles on 09.28.20.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 6.8 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine have been administered in the U.S. as of April 12. The CDC and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in a joint statement on Tuesday, April 13, recommended a pause in the use of Johnson & Johnson's (J&J's) single-dose COVID-19 vaccine out of an abundance of caution. This document includes answers for our team members to use to answer to frequently asked questions from our patients and the community. Uploaded 04.15.21

This document is the "Know, Share, Do" COVID-19 Daily Updates managers should use during staff huddles on 05.18.20.

This document is the "Know, Share, Do" COVID-19 Daily Updates managers should use during staff huddles on 08.05.20.

During this unprecedented time of COVID-19, emotions are high among patients, their loved ones and our team members. View tips to help you respond to difficult conversations. Updated 04.07.20.

This document describes the process flow for handling work modification requests and answers frequently asked questions about the process. Uploaded 04.23.20

This document is the "Know, Share, Do" COVID-19 Daily Updates managers should use during staff huddles on 06.22.20.

This document is the "Know, Share, Do" COVID-19 Daily Updates managers should use during staff huddles on 10.12.20.

This reference provides guidance for appropriate indications and best practices for ordering and obtaining urine for urinalysis and urine culture samples, including step-by-step instructions for each urine collection technique. It also includes resources for indwelling urinary catheter management. Uploaded 04.16.21

This document is the "Know, Share, Do" COVID-19 Daily Updates managers should use during staff huddles on 05.22.20.

This document is the "Know, Share, Do" COVID-19 Daily Updates managers should use during staff huddles on 08.12.20.

This document is the "Know, Share, Do" COVID-19 Daily Updates managers should use during staff huddles on 04.10.20.

This document provides answers to frequently asked questions about antibody testing. This is a good resource to educate patients about antibody testing and what these test results could mean. Updated 05.26.20

This document is the "Know, Share, Do" COVID-19 Daily Updates managers should use during staff huddles on 08.17.20.

This document is the "Know, Share, Do" COVID-19 Daily Updates managers should use during staff huddles on 04.13.20.

This document is the "Know, Share, Do" COVID-19 Daily Updates managers should use during staff huddles on 05.27.20.

This document is the "Know, Share, Do" COVID-19 Daily Updates managers should use during staff huddles on 08.19.20.

This document is the "Know, Share, Do" COVID-19 Daily Updates managers should use during staff huddles on 04.14.20.

This document is the "Know, Share, Do" COVID-19 Daily Updates managers should use during staff huddles on 05.29.20

This document is the "Know, Share, Do" COVID-19 Daily Updates managers should use during staff huddles on 08.24.20.

This document includes answers to common questions about the Pandemic Response Network’s Duke Community Health Watch COVID-19 study. Uploaded 04.14.20

These are FAQs for the re-introduction of nursing and Allied Health learners, and these specifically address health professions schools. Duke is working on a slow and measured re-introduction of learners to the clinical environment to allow us to know what needs to be different in order for our patients, staff, and learners to remain safe.  As we adjust to our “new” normal with the COVID-19 pandemic, we know there are many questions.  The list below provides the responses to common questions.  If you have additional questions, email clinicaleducation@duke.edu. Uploaded 05.29.20

This document is the "Know, Share, Do" COVID-19 Daily Updates managers should use during staff huddles on 08.26.20.

This document is the "Know, Share, Do" Clinical Operations Daily Updates managers should use during staff huddles on 11.16.20.

This document is the "Know, Share, Do" COVID-19 Daily Updates managers should use during staff huddles on 05.01.20.

This document is the "Know, Share, Do" COVID-19 Daily Updates managers should use during staff huddles on 07.08.20.

This document is the "Know, Share, Do" Clinical Operations Daily Updates managers should use during staff huddles on 11.23.20.

This document is the "Know, Share, Do" COVID-19 Daily Updates managers should use during staff huddles on 05.04.20.

This document is the "Know, Share, Do" COVID-19 Daily Updates managers should use during staff huddles on 07.13.20.

This document is the "Know, Share, Do" Clinical Operations Daily Updates managers should use during staff huddles on 11.30.20.

The attached document contains frequently asked questions about life support certifications. Uploaded 05.04.20

This document is the "Know, Share, Do" COVID-19 Daily Updates managers should use during staff huddles on 07.15.20.

These talking points can be used to help answer questions from patients and the community the COVID-19 vaccination. They have recently been updated to address questions regarding the safety of the vaccines, how to join our vaccination waiting list and whether patients can choose which vaccine they will receive. Uploaded 3.5.21

This document is the "Know, Share, Do" COVID-19 Daily Updates managers should use during staff huddles on 05.06.20.

This document is the "Know, Share, Do" COVID-19 Daily Updates managers should use during staff huddles on 07.20.20.

This document provides instructions for our universal masking initiative at our hospital and clinic sites. It also includes answers to questions from colleagues and patients. Updated 06.02.20

Frequently asked questions for pregnant healthcare workers amid COVID-19. Uploaded 03.27.20

This document for managers clarifies their responsibilities related to supplies, including PPE, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Uploaded 04.02.20

This document is the "Know, Share, Do" COVID-19 Daily Updates managers should use during staff huddles on 04.07.20.

This document is the "Know, Share, Do" COVID-19 Daily Updates managers should use during staff huddles on 04.03.20.

This document is the "Know, Share, Do" COVID-19 Daily Updates managers should use during staff huddles on 04.01.20.

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This document is the "Know, Share, Do" COVID-19 Daily Updates managers should use during staff huddles on 03.26.20.

This document is the "Know, Share, Do" COVID-19 Daily Updates managers should use during staff huddles on 03.23.20.

This document is the "Know, Share, Do" COVID-19 Daily Updates managers should use during staff huddles on 03.20.20.

This document is the "Know, Share, Do" COVID-19 Daily Updates managers should use during staff huddles on 03.18.20.