Welcome to the COVID-19 and respiratory virus response page for Fred Hutch providers and staff. This page includes guidelines and other tools to use in caring for Fred Hutch Cancer Center patients. The information presented in the documents is subject to change pending guidance from the CDC, WHO and/or Public Health – Seattle & King County.
Respiratory Virus Response Tools
COVID-19 Antiviral Therapy Provider Resources
Pemivibart pre-exposure prophylaxis for COVID-19, updated 09/16/24
Fred Hutch treatment algorithm for COVID-19, added 11/19/24
Outpatient IV Remdesivir eligibility and workflow, reviewed 11/06/24
Clinical Guidance Documents
Clinical treatment guidelines are available on UW Medicine’s Online Clinical Care Advisories and Messages (OCCAM), which is accessible through Epic.
Ordering and Testing
Patient Handouts
Patient education resources are available on the Fred Hutch Patient Education page.
Personal Protective Equipment Resources (Updated November 2024)
Refer to the Universal Mask Policy on PolicyStat for the latest guidance.
Annual fit testing is required if providing direct clinical care. This ensures the best possible seal and provides the most protection for staff wearing N95 masks. To get fit tested, visit the Respiratory Protection Program page on CenterNet, or contact rpp@fredhutch.org.
Occupational Health Information
COVID-19 exposures, symptom screening, testing, and other information.
What to do if you have tested positive for COVID-19 (Updated November 2024)
If you have tested positive for COVID-19, please complete the COVID Positive Survey.
- Do not work while sick
- Employees who test positive for COVID-19 may not return to work for at least 5 days from symptom onset (or date of positive test if symptom-free or symptom onset was after testing).
- You may return to work on day 6 (your date of symptom onset is day 0) if you meet the following criteria:
- Your symptoms have significantly improved.
- Your symptoms do not impact your ability to perform your duties at work.
- You have been fever-free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication (i.e. Tylenol).
- Please Note: Masking is strongly recommended until symptoms are completely resolved.
- Follow the policy: Return to Campus/Stay Home - Health and Safety Guidelines
Visit the COVID-19 Information page on CenterNet.
Symptomatic employees/providers (Updated November 2024)
If you have symptoms of COVID-19, please do not come to work. Stay home and rest.
- If you would like antigen test kits sent to you at home (overnight shipping), please complete the COVID Symptom Survey. Test kits and shipping costs are covered by Fred Hutch Occupational Health.
- If your COVID-19 test results negative and you meet the following criteria, you may return to work:
- Your symptoms have significantly improved.
- Your symptoms do not impact your ability to perform your duties at work.
- You have been fever-free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication (i.e., Tylenol)
- Please Note: Masking is strongly recommended until symptoms are completely resolved.
- Follow the policy: Return to Campus/Stay Home - Health and Safety Guidelines
Visit the COVID-19 Information page on CenterNet.
Confirmed exposure to a COVID-19 positive individual
If you have been in close contact with someone who is recently COVID-19 positive, testing is strongly recommended but no longer required.
You may continue to work without symptoms. If you develop symptoms of COVID-19, please do not come to work, and review the above information.
Please Note: Masking is strongly recommended in the health care setting for 10 days following close contact with someone who is COVID-19 positive.
Questions?
You can contact the Occupational Health clinic during business hours (8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday-Friday) at 206.667.4866 or email us at ohn@fredhutch.org.
Content Use
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