ALERT: ADH Directives changed to Guidances effective February 26, 2021
Click Here for ADH COVID-19 Guidances.
Reporting to the Arkansas Department of Health
- Reporting to the Arkansas Department of Health
- The ADH Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) Program has changed the process for reporting results as of 9/24/2020. This will replace the previous Resident and Staff excel sheet method of reporting. Please report cases to the HAI program as described below.
- All COVID-19 positive cases should be faxed attention to ADH HAI at 501-614-5425 within 48 hours of receiving the result.
- Fax “ADH HAI COVID-19 Coversheet” for any new positives.
- Attach “ADH HAI COVID-19 Demographic Report” if any new positive cases are residents.
- Fax the resident “ADH HAI COVID-19 Demographic Report” when a positive resident becomes symptomatic for COVID-19.
- Facilities must also report ALL (positive and negative) Antigen Point of Care (POC) results by:
- Request Antigen Reporting Account Activation by filling out the following link. (This can be done proactively)
- https://adhredcap.arkansas.gov/redcap/surveys/?s=LM79CNJJFH
- Once activated please use the link below to report ALL (positive and negative) Antigen (POC) results within 48 hours of receiving the result.
- Please see the portal instructions and Congregate Settings reporting forms, as well as link to a Zoom recording for reporting test results to ADH.
- Zoom recording: https://arkansas-gov.zoom.us/rec/share/7a9Z3hS0StTy8_ktQTIJ-7qLscDZN_oDCNeeXxfC4jRbMiQio1jQ7wlxl7Idnb61.XEfe9N3bDAuE4ZkD?startTime=1600801926000
- Password for Zoom recording: 4.Q0$6W1
- Use this survey link to sign up for a portal login: https://adhredcap.arkansas.gov/redcap/surveys/?s=LM79CNJJFH
- Click here to access ADH's portal instructions.
- Click here to access ADH's Residential Congregate Setting Reporting Form Cover Sheet.
- Click here to access ADH's Residential Congregate Setting Reporting Form.
- Facilities may reach the HAI team by email or calling 501-280-4368.
- The ADH Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) Program has changed the process for reporting results as of 9/24/2020. This will replace the previous Resident and Staff excel sheet method of reporting. Please report cases to the HAI program as described below.
Other ADH Resources / Guidance
- Guidelines for Discontinuation of Isolation Precautions in Patients with COVID-19 Infection (Mar. 19, 2020)
- Extended Use and Limited Reuse of Disposable Facemasks, Respirators, and Protective Eyewear (Mar. 19, 2020)
- ADH Nursing Home Infection Prevention Assessment Tool for COVID-19
- On-Demand Webinars Now Available
- Sparkling Surfaces - https://youtu.be/t7OH8ORr5Ig
- Clean Hands - https://youtu.be/xmYMUly7qiE
- Closely Monitor Residents - https://youtu.be/1ZbT1Njv6xA
- Keep COVID-19 Out! https://youtu.be/7srwrF9MGdw
- PPE Lessons - https://youtu.be/YYTATw9yav4
