Newsletter
August 2020
Sept 24-25 th IHA Annual Meeting info
Sept. 24 - 25 at The Westin Indianapolis.
The IHA Annual Membership Meeting is closed to non-members. For information on becoming an IHA Corporate Sponsor, take a look at our sponsor menu, or contact Laura Gilbert.
As always, thank you to our members, corporate sponsors, and Endorsed Business Partners for their continued support. Together, we can make a difference for our hospitals, our patients, and our communities.
COVID-19 update: Mask up, return-to-work authorization
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, IU Health is moving into a period of monitoring and adapting. All team members should continue doing their part to help promote a healthy, safe working environment.
What's the latest?
- New: Authorization to work; don't return without it >> More
- New: Mask up, IU Health >> More
- Updated length-of-use guidelines for N95s >> More
View the COVID-19 Resource Page >>More
View the COVID-19 Dashboard >>More
COVID-19 FAQs >>More
Inpatient Order Entry for All IV and PO Fluoroquinolones
IU Health System Go-Live: August 18, 2020
The FDA recommends reserving the use of fluoroquinolones for specific indications “…when patients have no alternative treatment options because of the risk of disabling and potentially serious adverse reactions (Eg, tendinitis and tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, CNS effects)”
Click below to see the Physician Education Express which will go through indications, options, and order entry.
https://iuhealthcpe.org/view/inpatient-order-entry-for-all-iv-and-po-fluoroquinolones
National Wellness Month
All during August, National Wellness Month focuses on self-care, managing stress and promoting healthy routines. Create wholesome habits in your lifestyle all month long and see how much better you feel!
Research has shown self-care helps manage stress and promotes happiness. Whether you challenge yourself to a new yoga pose or try a different spa treatment, make a small change and impact your health in positive ways.
There are numerous ways to make those small changes, too.
- Increase your water intake.
- Add more fruits and veggies to your meals.
- Monitor your sleep and make adjustments for better sleep habits
- Join a yoga, walking, or aerobics class.
- Learn to meditate.
These small steps can lead to many more healthy habits in your lifestyle.
IU Health Annual Mandatories - Residents and Fellows
Your annual mandatories are currently available. To complete these go to https://iuhealthcpe.org/education_portal and log in.
