Topics: Policy and Process

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Black explains why wearing face masks on College of Medicine campus is mandatory

Jul 2, 2021

Dr. Kevin Black, interim dean of the College of Medicine, explains why wearing face masks is mandatory on campus.

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Enhanced security part of July 1 Penn State Health OnDemand upgrade

Jun 23, 2021

A new software upgrade for the Penn State Health OnDemand app will give patients an extra layer of security during virtual visits and while accessing their personal health information.

Michelle Mentzer stands over Holly Bressler and swabs her nose to test for COVID-19. Mentzer is dressed in personal protective equipment and wears glasses. Bressler is seated in a chair, hands clasped and looking upward. A computer sits on a cart in the background.

Penn State Health changes preprocedural COVID-19 testing process July 5

Jun 21, 2021

Declining COVID-19 positivity rates and increased vaccinations have prompted Penn State Health to revise its preprocedural testing requirements beginning Monday, July 5.

A child’s crayon drawing shows a boy and a girl, both wearing superhero masks, smiling and holding hands. Among the many words written around the figures are “All Hair is Beautiful.”

Penn State Health Dermatology Department wants to educate girls about damaging hairstyles

Jun 18, 2021

Two Penn State Health dermatologists are educating girls that they don’t need tight, damaging hairstyles to be beautiful.

New Penn State Health vendor-credentialing program will help front office staff, clinicians manage vendors, salespeople seeking access

Jun 15, 2021

Penn State Health will launch a new vendor-credentialing program, GHX Vendormate Credentialing, on Monday, July 5, to provide greater oversight of the 30,000-plus vendors that work with the health system.

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Penn State Health expands use of N95 masks in response to improved supplies

Jun 1, 2021

Penn State Health is expanding the use of N95 masks as supplies improve. Staff should wear N95 masks when caring for patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19.

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Penn State Health, College of Medicine update U.S. business travel, gathering policies

May 26, 2021

Masks are still required and social distancing guidelines must be followed in all settings, including meetings and gatherings.

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Hershey Medical Center Lion’s Eye slide request process is changing, effective May 19

May 13, 2021

Penn State Health’s Office of Marketing and Communications will review the Lion’s Eye digital screen content submission process during the next several months.

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Penn State Health revises patient visitation guidelines for pediatric outpatients

May 12, 2021

Penn State Health revised its Tier 2 visitation guidelines to allow two family/support persons in all pediatric care settings, including outpatient clinics.

An elderly woman with glasses is sitting up in her hospital bed, food tray in front of her. A female nurse wearing a face mask, a face shield, blue surgical gloves and blue protective gown, crouches by the bed to place medicine in a cup.

Penn State Health, Penn State College of Medicine update COVID-19 guidance for clinical care

Apr 27, 2021

Leaders at Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine have revised the COVID-19 Important Clinical Care Guidance and renamed it COVID-19 Interim Summary Clinical Care Guidance.

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