THD Public Health Emergency Preparedness Update - April 3 5:30 p.m.

April 3, 2020  5:30 p.m. CST New Aggregated Dashboard for Reporting Tulsa Health Department's data and information systems programs rolled out a new aggregated dashboard on THD's website for reporting Tulsa County COVID-19 case information including recoveries. This dashboard was developed using ArcGIS online software using data points provided by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. This data dashboard provides an easy to follow display for all data points and provides our community with centralized information about cases; ultimately more efficient. North Regional Health And Wellness Center Services Moved To Other THD Locations After reviewing clinic number over the last two weeks, Tulsa Health Department (THD) officials saw a significant decrease at all open sites due to most services becoming available online and over the phone. In order to protect the health of the public and reduce the number of staff in the office, THD will temporarily move services for Family Planning, Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) and Immunization Services at the North Regional Health and Wellness Center to Central Regional Health Center and James O. Goodwin Health Center beginning April 6. Clients will be directed to seek services at these two open locations.  During this time, a limited number of WIC and Outreach employees will remain in the building to assist clients by telephone. For questions about services call 918-582-9355 or visit www.tulsa-health.org. Tulsa Health Department Specimen Collection This week the Tulsa Health Department conducted specimen collection for COVID-19 testing at a mobile sample collection site at a confidential, unidentified location by appointment only. We remind everyone as resources remain limited at our department, if you have insurance, please call your health care provider. In Tulsa County, the hospital systems continue to test their patients. Our mobile testing site is to serve those who are pre-screened high-risk individuals who are under- and uninsured. If this is you, please call the Tulsa Health Department at 918-582-9355 for screening to determine if you are eligible for sample collection. Specimens collected will be sent to Oklahoma State University lab for testing. We appreciate everyone who has been involved with these collections, including the residents who have appointments and have been tested. It is going very well and as more resources become available we will be able to scale up quickly. Food Safety at Food Establishments Our food inspectors are still making sure our food supply remains safe. We encourage residents to support our local restaurants and bakeries with a peace of mind knowing our sanitarians are still working with the innovative ways restaurants are open for business. Our staff is still conducting routine inspections, reaching out to restaurants by phone or in-person visits to offer food safety consults and to review their cleaning procedures to keep your family fed and well. Our goal in public health is to support Tulsans to be happy, healthy and thriving. FDA: Things to know about food availability Food Safety Information THD Guidance for Food Safety: COVID-19 Prevention Recommendations THD FAQs for Food Establishments Mobile Food Units - COVID-19 Guidelines Poster Printables for Food Establishments: Safe Distance English | Spanish Safe Distance Tips English | Spanish To Our Customer English | Spanish Beware of Scammers As a reminder, during this vulnerable time, scammers are taking advantage of the anxiety surrounding coronavirus. Beware of claims to be from the CDC or other experts if you haven't subscribed to receive them. Please know the Tulsa Health Department will NEVER ask for money or to give your personal information over the phone or in email Press Conference The next news conference with Tulsa Health, City and County officials is scheduled Tues, April 7, at noon at via FB live on City of Tulsa GOV page. As a reminder, following the live conference, recaps are available in Spanish, Zomi and Burmese. THD is working on resources available for other translations. View today's press conference Shareable Social Graphics Tulsa Health Department's Marketing & Creative Services department has been working hard to put together timely content for individuals and businesses owners to share. Here are a few campaigns freshly rolled out: Coming Together to Stay Apart (graphics/video) English | Spanish Be a Hero, Stay at Home (graphics/video) English | Spanish coming soon COVID-19 YouTube Playlist THD Website Donations Accepted Corporate, industrial or medical partners wishing to donate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may email covid19donations@cityoftulsa.org. At this time, we are unable to accept donations from private households or individuals due to quality control issues and potential contamination. Items collected will be distributed to the Regional Medical Response System. OSDH Hotline OSDH Website Additional Helpful Information FAQS How does COVID-19 spread? How can I prevent COVID-19? More FAQs CDC Resources What To Do If You Are Sick | 3.25.2020 Resources for Hospitals and Healthcare Professionals Preparing for Patients with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 | 3.25.2020 Interim Guidelines for Collecting, Handling, and Testing Clinical Specimens from Persons for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | 3.25.2020 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Burn Rate Calculator | 3.25.2020 Retirement Communities and Independent Living Facilities | 3.24.2020 CDC Issues Domestic Travel Advisory for New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut | 3.28.20 Children and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Tips to keep children healthy while school's out | 3.28.20 Resources for State, Local, Territorial and Tribal Health Departments | 3.29.20 Resources for Correctional and Detention Facilities | 3.29.20 Retirement Communities and Independent Living Facilities | 3.24.20 Prevention Tips in American Sign Language State of Oklahoma State of Oklahoma Executive Order 2020-07  Governor's Actions Situation Updates State of Oklahoma Resources State of Oklahoma Guidance City of Tulsa City of Tulsa Safer at Home Executive Order 2020-04 Safer at Home FAQs Safer at Home Worker and Industry Guide Violations Tulsa Police are enforcing the Safer at Home Order. If you believe a business or organization is violating the Order, call the Tulsa Police non-emergency number at (918) 596-9222. Citations have been issued for those not following the Safer at Home order. TPD is not being dispatched to individuals not following physical distancing by 6 feet at essential businesses, such as gas stations, but, essential businesses have been putting safety measures in place.  Tulsa County Community Resources 2-1-1 Eastern Oklahoma Oklahoma Office of Emergency Management Continuity of Operations Planning Guides Meals4KidsOK Hunger Free Oklahoma Ways to volunteer in our community Federal Resources U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Guidance on Essential Services Posters/Handouts/Social Posts 10 Things You can Do to Manage Your Health At Home  Additional Languages: Arabic | Korean | Vietnamese | Zomi COVID-19 Symptoms English | Spanish | Arabic | Korean | Vietnamese | Zomi Stop the Spread of Germs English | Spanish | Arabic | Korean | Vietnamese | Zomi Disinfecting Your Facility If Someone Is Sick Clean & Disinfect Guidance Disinfecting Your Home If Someone Is Sick Keep ER for Essential Care English | Spanish How to Protect Yourself English | Spanish How to Protect Others English | Spanish Mental Health Resource English | Spanish What is Community Spread English | Spanish Symptoms Comparison Chart English | Spanish Be a Hero, Stay at Home English Coming Together to Stay Apart English Coping with Stress English | Spanish Coping with Stress in Children English | Spanish Copyright © 2020 Tulsa Health Department, All rights reserved. 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