COVID-19 ZSFG Communication

Thank you, all, for going above and beyond to ensure your patients and colleagues stay safe and healthy. The COVID-19 situation is quickly evolving. For the latest, please click on each item to download.

Latest Facts

ZSFG COVID-19 Standards for Students, Instructors, and Faculty - 9/23/2021
Guidelines for in-person meetings - 8/12/2021
COVID Vaccine Efficacy Project - 8/11/2021
Updates to Visitation (Guidelines, FAQS, Memo) - Updated 8/11/2021
ZSFG After-Hours Staff Entrance - 8/10/2021
Guidelines for Eating Together Safely - Updated 8/5/21
ZSFG Employee Health COVID-19 Infection Control Interim Guidance for Employees Working on Campus as of July 23, 2021.
Staff Screening Changes as of June 22, 2021
Updated Universal Isolation Mask Guidance as of June 14, 2021
Submit Staff Shout-Outs to be featured on the Daily Digest and the Staff Shout Outs Page!
DHR COVID-19 Website

Last Updated: Sep 23, 2021

Worldwide Data

Worldwide: 230,242,861 Cases / 4,721,803 Deaths (Johns Hopkins CSSE)

US: 42,533,299 Cases / 681,259 Deaths (Johns Hopkins CSSE)

CA: 4,659,062 Cases / 68,239 Deaths (Johns Hopkins CSSE)

SF: 49,670 Cases / 612 Deaths (SFDPH Epidemiology Report- Data through 09/18/21)

For the latest information, click on this link to access the SF COVID-19 Data Tracker.

ZSFG Data

# of Positive ZSFG Patients: 15

ICU: 4
Med/Surg: 11

Staff Vaccinations

The Staff COVID vaccine clinic is located in the Wellness Center. Staff can schedule an appointment via MyChart scheduling or email OHS.covidvax@sfdph.org.

When: Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays
8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Where: ZSFG Wellness Center

Total Staff Vaccines Administered: 19,699

Patient Vaccinations

*The number of vaccines administered at ZSFG which includes network-wide patients.

Vaccines Administered 9/22: 104

Total Vaccines Administered: 142,154

Bulletins

Resources

Isolation Gown: Minimal Environmental Contact Know-Do-Share as of March 15, 2021.
V-Safe Tool for COVID-19 Vaccine Symptom Management as of December 17, 2020.
COVID-19 Vaccines Town Hall Q&A as of December 16, 2020.
COVID-19 Vaccines Town Hall Slides from December 11, 2020.
December 11, 2020 COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall Recording
COVID-Conscious Holiday Ideas
Stay Home When Sick Flyer as of December 2, 2020.
ZSFG Stopping the Spread Flyer as of November 18, 2020.
Interpreter Services Training Video as of July 1, 2020.
Breakroom Best Practices as of June 24, 2020.
ZSFG Parking and Transportation Updates as of June 22, 2020.
Summary of the Health and Safety Plan as of June 10, 2020.
Information for Personnel (Employees, Contractors, Volunteers) of Essential Business and Other Businesses permitted to operate during the health emergency as of June 10, 2020.
Interpreter Services 3-Way Call Announcement as of June 1, 2020.
Guidance on Interpreter Access During COVID-19 Conditions as of May 29, 2020.
Spiritual Care Updated Hours as of May 27, 2020.
Summer Camp Directive as of May 26, 2020.
Keeping You and Your Families Safe: General Preventative Practices
Childcare Resources for CCSF
Interpreter Services Conference Call Instructions:
- At ZSFG
- From Home
Staff and Provider Online Screening Instructions
- Tagalog
- Chinese
- Spanish
PPE Donations Guidance
ED Message to Friends and Family
Patients, Friends and Families Message

FAQs

COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ as of December 10, 2020.
COVID-19 FAQ as of April 29,2020.
Scrubs Policy FAQ as of April 22, 2020.
ZSFG COVID-19 FAQ Sheet as of April 15, 2020.
F ront-Line Worker Housing FAQ as of April 14, 2020.
DHR FAQ Sheet as of April 6, 2020.

Management Forum

Masking & Screening Information

Staff Screening Changes as of June 22, 2021.
Updated Universal Isolation Mask Guidance as of June 14, 2021.
Staff Online Screening Tips as of January 12, 2021:
- Chinese
- Filipino
- Russian
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
Updated Patient & Visitor Screening Infographic as of July 13, 2020.
- Vietnamese as of June 18, 2020.
- Tagalog as of June 18, 2020.
- Russian as of June 18, 2020.
Staff Screening Entrance now at Building 25
Acceptable Face Coverings as of May 20, 2020.
Scrubs Policy Update as of April 15, 2020.
Online Staff and Provider Screening Tool
Alternative Site Testing
ZSFG Employee Health Testing

Policies and Procedures

ZSFG COVID-19 Standards for Students, Instructors, and Faculty as of Sept 23, 2021
ZSFG Employee Health COVID-19 Infection Control Interim Guidance for Employees Working on Campus as of July 23, 2021.
Change in N95 Respirator Practice as of October 26, 2020.
Updated Universal PPE Guidelines as of July 22, 2020.
Social Distancing Protocol as of June 24, 2020.
New Guidance for Emergency Department and Hospital Inpatients as of May 6, 2020.
Non-COVID M&S Policy Update as of April 27, 2020.
All staff must check their DPH or UCSF email every day.
Surge Plan
Purchasing Restrictions Procedures for COVID-19 Related Goods Services.pdf
COVID-19 Donations Policy

Stress Management

For Anyone: Managing Stress Associated with the COVID-19 Virus Outbreak: Practical steps you can take to deal with stress reactions.

For Providers and Community Leaders: Helping People Manage Stress Associated with the COVID-19 Virus Outbreak: Five key principles for health care providers, community leaders, and others concerned with the psychological welfare of the public.

For Health Care Workers:

New 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Managing Health Care Workers' Stress Associated with the COVID-19 Virus Outbreak: Support and self-care strategies for people who work in health care.
Care for Caregivers: Resources for First Responders, Health Care Workers and Disaster Service Workers - For more information, click here.
Weekly Wellness Center WOW Zoom Classes
Mental Health Support for DPH Staff
SF Suicide Prevention Resource

Have COVID-19 Questions?

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Archived Information

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DOC Situation Status Reports

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