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2019n-CoV Infection Prevention Playbook

Associate Workflow

Last update: 3/26/2020 4:00 PM

The 3/26 Update includes:

New Associate Exposure Guidelines (pg. 5-6)

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IMPORTANT IDPH INFORMATION RELATED TO COVID-19 FOR ASSOCIATES

AMITA Health has updated its guidance regarding COVID-19 testing for associates, including medical and non-medical

staff. The new guidance is based on the latest recommendations from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).

IDPH recommends against testing people with mild illness who can be safely managed at home -- unless they have

an underlying health condition (such as chronic lung disease, COPD, asthma, diabetes or hypertension) that might impact

patient management. This will minimize possible exposures and potential spread of COVID-19, influenza or other viruses to

co-workers, patients and the public. For people with mild illness, rest is more important than testing.

All health care workers are at some risk for exposure to COVID-19, whether in the workplace or in the community.

Therefore, IDPH is asking ALL health care workers, regardless of whether they have had a known COVID-19 exposure, to

self-monitor by taking their temperature twice daily and assessing for COVID-19-like illness.

In addition, our Associate Health Department has issued the following guidance for associates exposed to someone

with COVID-19:

● If you have no symptoms, testing is not recommended. You may continue to work, but monitor yourself for

COVID-19 signs and symptoms before you leave your home for your shift and in the evening. Do not furlough based

solely on exposure to someone with COVID-19.

● If you have signs and symptoms (fever >100, new cough, shortness of breath, sore throat) before work, do not

come to work. If you are concerned about signs and symptoms, call your manager and your primary-care physician.

● If you have signs and symptoms (fever >100, new cough, shortness of breath, sore throat) during work, notify your

manager and go home immediately. Call your primary-care physician if you are concerned about your signs and symptoms.

● If you go home, do not return to work until (1) seven days or more after illness onset, or three days or more after

fever resolution, whichever is longer, (2) resolution or improvement of respiratory symptoms, (3) notification and approval

from Associate Health and your manager. If you have questions, talk with your manager, or call Associate Health. Do the

same when you are ready to return to work.

● If you have questions about pay, talk with your manager or your local human resources director, or call rHR at

888-629-6424.

We realize this latest guidance might not be what you were expecting to learn, but please know that Associate Health

has investigated the testing issue thoroughly and has developed its guidance based on the recommendations of infectious

disease experts.

Your health and safety are of paramount concern to AMITA Health, and we will closely monitor IDPH and the

Centers for Disease Control for any new COVID-19 guidance. We expect the guidance to change from time to time as this

rapidly changing situation continues to evolve and as advances in treatment emerge, and we will update you promptly about

any new developments.

We also will keep you updated about guidance we now are finalizing to assist leaders in developing the best process

in their respective areas for conservation, distribution and tracking of surgical masks across AMITA Health. Conservation of

masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) will be essential as we prepare for a possible surge of COVID-19

patients amid a national PPE shortage.

In addition, we plan to send you more information soon about additional COVID-19 tools and screening options.

For now, we urge all of you to monitor your health closely as you continue to help others in the days and weeks

ahead. Thank you for everything you are doing to care for our patients and to protect our community during this difficult

time.

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© 2020 AMITA Health CSSD-1091e rev. 3/8/2020

To: Ascension Leaders Touchpoint Leaders R1 Leaders Volunteers Medical Staff Physicians Employed Physicians Contingent Workers 

cc: Craig Cordola, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer 

Bud Wood, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Ascension 

Curt Caruso, Senior Director, Associate and Occupational Health, Ascension 

Richard Fogel, Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer, Clinical & Network Services 

From: Joseph Cacchione, MD, FACCExecutive Vice President, Clinical & Network Services, Ascension 

Date: March 9, 2020 

Subject: Coronavirus (COVID-19) after Travel, Return to Work Procedure 

As cases of COVID-19 increase across the U.S., Ascension continues to aggressively respond to this evolving situation to protect our healthcare workforce. The health and safety of associates is our top priority. 

Ascension has developed guidelines and tools aligned with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to diligently screen individuals and determine the best course of action to reduce the risk of exposure.

These guidelines are intended to provide the necessary steps and actions for leaders when there are questions or scenarios that need to be addressed. This information applies to associates, contingent workers, aligned medical staff, volunteers, residents/students, and other healthcare workers caring for our patients. We will continue to align our efforts as this situation evolves and based on CDC guidance. These guidelines, including the Ascension COVID-19 HR Compensation Procedure, is subject to change based on CDC guidance and Ascension’s discretion.

All leaders are asked to call Associate Health when there is a question or concern related to COVID-19.

A set of documents to assist leaders in addressing these concerns is attached and are detailed below:

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© 2020 AMITA Health CSSD-1091e rev. 3/8/2020

● Ascension COVID-19 Associate Exposure Guide - Explains appropriate steps if an associatehas cared for or been exposed to a patient that has been tested or confirmed with COVID-19.

● Ascension COVID-19 Travel Procedure and Algorithm - Explains appropriate steps if anassociate has had confirmed foreign travel. Also explains what steps should be taken bymanagers and how it could impact staffing.

● Associate Health Directory - Provides specific contact information for Ascension AssociateHealth departments.

● Ascension COVID-19 HR Compensation Procedure - Outlines compensation for affectedAscension associates.

As COVID-19 continues to evolve, all associates should be diligent about hand hygiene and cough etiquette to reduce the risk of exposure and transmission. Routine cleaning of frequently used surfaces, minimizing sharing objects, and ensuring appropriate ventilation will also help reduce the risk.

Questions? For Human Resources questions, please contact Bud Wood, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Ascension, or your local HR Vice President.  

For questions related to Associate Health, please contact Curt Caruso, Senior Director, Associate and Occupational Health, Ascension, or your Regional Associate Health Manager.  

For clinical questions, please contact Rich Fogel, MD, Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer, Clinical & Network Services, Ascension, or your local Chief Clinical Officer 

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Ascension COVID-19 Exposure Guide March 26, 2020

The purpose of this document is to assess the infection prevention risk of associates who may be exposed to patients with COVID-19, and to

provide guidance regarding any subsequent work restrictions.

A medium-risk exposure is defined as a close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 patient with incomplete Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) not

in an aerosol – generating procedure.

A high risk exposure is defined as close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 patient during an aerosol- generating procedure and the full

recommended PPE were not in worn.

Epidemiologic risk factors

Exposure

category

Recommended Monitoring for

COVID-19 (until 14 days after

last potential exposure)

Work Restrictions for Asymptomatic

HCP

Patient care with aerosol-generating procedures

HCP PPE: Any variation that does not include

the full recommended PPE (respirator, eye

protection, gown, gloves)

High Active monitoring Exclude from work for 14 days after last

exposure or return to work with a mask*

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Patient care with no aerosol-generating procedures

HCP PPE: No PPE worn Medium Active Monitoring Work with 14 day active monitoring and

mask

HCP PPE: No N95 or mask worn (but HCP was

wearing eye protection, gown, and gloves)

Medium Active Monitoring Work with 14 day active monitoring and

mask

HCP PPE: No eye protection worn (but HCP was

wearing mask, gown, and gloves)

Medium Active Monitoring Work with 14 day active monitoring and

mask

**Based on the staffing at the different facilities, if there is a shortage related to furloughing, high-risk exposure HCPs who are asymptomatic and

on furlough, may return to work with a properly worn mask at all times in addition to daily active monitoring at t ime of work. The decision will be

made by the local incident command center in conjunction with Associate Health after weighing the risks to patients and caregivers.

**** Any questions, please contact Associate Health or your local Incident Command

Definitions Used in this Guidance

Health Care Personnel (HCP) - All employed and non-employed individuals providing services for the health ministry. Self-monitoring means people should monitor themselves for fever by taking their temperatures twice a day and remain alert for cough or difficulty breathing. If they feel feverish or develop measured fever, cough, or difficulty breathing during the self-monitoring period, they should self-isolate, limit contact with others, and seek advice by telephone from a healthcare provider to determine whether medical evaluation is needed. Aerosol-generating procedure: Procedures that generate aerosols that include positive pressure ventilation (BiPAP and CPAP), endotrachial intubation, airway suctioning, high frequency oscillatory ventilation, tracheostomy, chest physiotherapy, nebulizer treatment, sputum induction, and bronchoscopy. Close contact is defined as: a) being within approximately 6 feet (2 meters) of a COVID-19 case for a prolonged period of time (>2-3 minutes); close contact can occur while caring for, living with, visiting, or sharing a healthcare waiting area or room with a COVID-19 case – or – b) having direct contact with infectious secretions of a COVID-19 case (e.g., being coughed on)

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Returning from Travel

Q: I am returning from travel to a level 3 location as designated by the CDC, and/or I

had a stopover in a level 3 location. Do I need to be furloughed?

A: Yes, health care workers who have traveled directly to a level 3 location as

designated by the Centers for Disease Control or had a stopover in a level 3 location will

need to be FURLOUGH IMMEDIATELY FOR 14 DAYS even if they are asymptomatic.

Q: Who can I contact with questions about my pay?

A: Questions about your pay, please contact HR/Benefits. 888-629-6424, option 2

Q: What steps do I need to take when returning to work after Domestic Travel within

the 48 states?

A: You will need to self-monitor twice daily for 14 days once BEFORE you leave from

home to work and then in the evening. You are to check both temperature and signs of

COVID-19 (sore throat, body aches, fever > 100, new cough, shortness of breath).

If asymptomatic, you may work.

If you become symptomatic before work, remain at home and contact you manager and call

your local Associate Health office.

If you become symptomatic during work, notify their manager and immediately go home.

Call your local Associate Health Office

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Returning to Work after being Sick

Q: When can I return to work?

A: You do not have to be off of work for 14 days. Associates may return to work after illness:

• 7 days after the onset of illness, or 3 days after resolution of fever without the use offever reducing medication. Whichever is longer. AND there must be resolution orimprovement of respiratory symptoms.

• Notify AH your local Associate Health when you are ready to return to work.

Q: Do I need to do any self - monitoring?

A: You will continue to self-monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID twice daily for 14 days

BEFORE you leave from home to work and then in the evening. You are to check for both

temperature and signs of COVID (sore throat, body aches, fever > 100, new cough, shortness

of breath). You will need to avoid caring for immunocompromised or vulnerable patients until

you complete your 14 monitoring and may have to wear a mask.

Testing

Q: Do I need to be tested if I have mild symptoms?

A: The Illinois Department of Public Health feels most illness caused by coronavirus is mild and

does NOT recommend testing patients with mild illness who can be safely managed at home,

unless they have a diagnosis that will impact patient management such as significant health

histories. If you have a significant health history and feel you need testing, then you should

check with your primary care physician.

If you have no symptoms, testing in not recommended.

Q: Are there any special precautions for Pregnant Health Care workers?

A: Information is very limited on how COVID-19 will effect pregnant health care workers. It is

recommended to consider limiting exposure of pregnant health care workers to confirmed or

suspected COVID-19 patients. Especially during higher risk procedures (e.g. aerosol –

generating Procedures) if feasible based on staffing. Health Care workers who have concern

can apply for an accommodation through rAMITA.

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Associates with Known Exposure to COVID19

Q: What if I was exposed to a patient positive for COVID?

A: If you are exposed to a COVID + patient and you have no symptoms, you may WORK.

You will self-monitor monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID twice daily for 14 days once

BEFORE you leave from home to work and then in the evening. You are to check for both

temperature and signs of COVID (sore throat, body aches, fever > 100, new cough, shortness

of breath).

Home Precautions:

Follow the recommendations as noted by the Health Officials –

o active social distancing of 6 feet or greatero respiratory hygiene – cover your cough/sneeze, only use a tissue once and

properly dispose in a receptacleo wash your handso avoid touching your face or mucous membraneso keep a healthy balance dieto get plenty of rest.

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COVID-19 Travel Algorithm

© 2020 AMITA Health CSSD-1091b rev. 3/8/2020

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Ascension COVID-19 Travel AlgorithmAssociates, provider or contingent worker notifies Associate Health via phone regarding return from

foreign travel and/or deployment

Associate, provider, contingent worker travelled to

or through countries identified by CDC*** as a level 3 risk

Associate, provider and contingent worker travelled to or through

countries identified by CDC*** as a level 2 risk, or deployed to provide

care for COVID-19 patients

Individual is Symptomatic

FLu-like symptomsFever greater than

100.0°Dry cough

Individual is Asymptomatic

No signs of active illness

Individual is immediately furloughed for 14 days

Individual can return to work,

but begins self-monitoring checklist for 14

days *

Associate Health notifies Infection Prevention (IP)*

and will track associate using self-monitoring

checklist*

Associate, provider, contingent worker travelled to Other

Individual is immediately furloughed

Associate Health notifies IP and

tracks associate using

self-monitoring checklist *

* create PureOHS encounter and upload monitoring tool when returned to Associate Health

** without the use of an antipyretic

*** https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/hcp/clinical-criteria.html

If Individual becomes Symptomatic with fever ≥ 100.0℉**, dry cough

and/or shortness of breath, contact

Associate Health immediately

Associate furlough will begin and

Associate Health to notify IP

Associate Health to clear individual to return to work

Associate Health to clear

individual to return to work

Associate Health to clear individual to return to work

Last revised: 3/8/2020

Individual is Asymptomatic

Individual is Symptomatic

Individual can return

to work

Further evaluation

needed

If Individual becomes Symptomatic with fever ≥ 100.0℉**, dry cough

and/or shortness of breath, stop working and contact Associate Health immediately

If individual remains

Asymptomatic, Associate Health

to clear individual to

return to work

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COVID-19 ResponseMarch 22, 2020 | 4:30 PMMarch 20, 2020 9:30 AM 

Guidance for AMITA Associate Pay Continuation in Response to COVID-19 

Distribution of this communication to AMITA Executive Leadership: Ministry Market Executives, Clinical Leadership Team, Operations Leadership Team, AMG Dyad Leaders, Chief Clinical Officers, Chief Nursing Officers, Chief Medical Officers, Regional Compliance Officers, Chief Strategy Officers, and Human Resources Leadership.

As cases of COVID-19 increase across the country, AMITA continues to diligently monitor the situation to ensure we are protecting our associates, patients, medical staff and the communities we serve. The following guidelines are intended to provide direction and assist leaders in helping to mitigate the impact to those associates and their families directly or indirectly affected by this crisis. These guidelines are subject to change as our response to the pandemic evolves, and apply only to the specific situations outlined below:

1. Furlough Pay Continuation Due to Exposures

Assessment

Associate Health should be notified of any potential social- or work-related COVID-19 exposures.Upon notification, Associate Health will complete an assessment to determine appropriatemanagement of potential exposure. The assessment will determine whether the associate canreturn to work with self monitoring or must remain off work with self monitoring. An associate whois asymptomatic and was on furlough may return to work wearing a mask at all times in additionto conducting daily active monitoring while at work. The return to work decision will be made bythe local incident command center in conjunction with Associate Health.

Note: This Guidance for AMITA Associate Pay Continuation in Response to COVID-19 is subject to change based on CDC guidance and AMITA’s discretion.

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March 20, 2020 9:30 AM 

If it is determined that the associate is not able to return to work, the following compensation procedures will apply:

Work-related Exposure

● An associate directed to not return to work following a work-related exposure will self-monitor for a period of up to 14 days and the following guidelines will apply:○ If the duties of the associate’s position allow, the associate will work remotely until

cleared to return to work.○ If the duties of the associate’s position are not able to be performed remotely, the

associate will be eligible for pay continuation. These hours should be entered usingthe PANDEMIC FURLOUGH Kronos pay code for both exempt and non-exemptassociates.

● If an associate becomes positive for COVID-19 due to a work exposure, the case willtransition to Associate Health and a Worker’s Compensation (WC) claim will beopened and pay continuation will be pursuant to our WC program.

Community-related Exposure

● An associate directed to not return to work following a social/community-relatedexposure will self-monitor for a period of up to 14 days and the following guidelineswill apply:○ If the duties of the associate’s position allows, the associate will work remotely

until cleared to return to work.○ If the duties of the associate’s position are not able to be performed remotely,

STD Claim and/or PTO would be used per plan rules.■ Associates will be eligible for a PTO advance, up to a maximum of 80 hours

(prorated by FTE), which allows them to go into a negative PTO balancesituation. The paycode for this PTO advance is PTO ADVANCE. Thepaycode will be available starting on the 3/22/2020 pay period and shouldonly be used after exhaustion of already accrued PTO.

● If an associate becomes positive for COVID-19 due to social/community-relatedexposure, continue with a potential STD claim (regardless if the 14-day selfmonitoring is complete).

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March 20, 2020 9:30 AM 

2. Work Disruption Pay Continuation

These guidelines apply to associates whose hours are reduced, or regularduties/assignments discontinued, as a result of the impact that COVID-19 is having on AMITA workforce staffing, particularly in response to decisions to reduce elective and non-urgent cases. Please note, these guidelines are subject to change, at the Employer’s discretion, as the response to this pandemic evolves.

Specific decisions about closures and/or reduced hours will be made by individual Ministry Market and System leaders and should be aligned with local, state and federal guidelines and recommendations. We will continue to monitor the situation and determine if changes to these decisions are warranted.

It is very important to understand and communicate to associates that accepting reassignment to provide staffing coverage to other areas during this time of national crisis, if asked, is a condition to receive pay continuation. If reassignment is not available, the associate will be eligible for pay continuation as described below.

Pay continuation will be provided for all full-time and part-time associates based upon the associate’s scheduled hours, including PRN associates who have worked on average atleast .4 FTE during the previous six months.

Pay continuation shall begin effective March 16. The ongoing need for pay continuation shall be reviewed by the manager on a weekly basis and aligned with the operational decisions of each Ministry Market and System leadership. Pay continuation includes any multiple components of pay, but does not include special or premium pay, such as shift, holiday, or weekend differentials. Multiple components of pay are added to base pay in some ministry markets to pay for float, PRN, special schedules, career ladders, certifications, etc. Eligibility for associate benefits will continue during any pay continuation period.

If an associate refuses an alternate work assignment for which they are able to perform the essential duties with or without accommodation, the associate will not be eligible for pay

continuation. The associate may use PTO based upon the associate’s standard scheduled hours but will not be eligible for PTO ADVANCE.

Pay continuation hours will be entered by the manager. These hours should be entered usingthe PANDEMIC PAY CONTINUATION Kronos pay code.

If an associate is reassigned, they will clock in and clock out as normal. Their time needs tobe transferred to the reassigned business unit and department.

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2. Work Disruption Pay Continuation

These guidelines apply to associates whose hours are reduced, or regularduties/assignments discontinued, as a result of the impact that COVID-19 is having on AMITA workforce staffing, particularly in response to decisions to reduce elective and non-urgent cases. Please note, these guidelines are subject to change, at the Employer’s discretion, as the response to this pandemic evolves.

Specific decisions about closures and/or reduced hours will be made by individual Ministry Market and System leaders and should be aligned with local, state and federal guidelines and recommendations. We will continue to monitor the situation and determine if changes to these decisions are warranted.

It is very important to understand and communicate to associates that accepting reassignment to provide staffing coverage to other areas during this time of national crisis, if asked, is a condition to receive pay continuation. If reassignment is not available, theassociate will be eligible for pay continuation as described below.

Pay continuation will be provided for all full-time and part-time associates based upon the associate’s scheduled hours, including PRN associates who have worked on average atleast .4 FTE during the previous six months.

Pay continuation shall begin effective March 16. The ongoing need for pay continuation shall be reviewed by the manager on a weekly basis and aligned with the operational decisions of each Ministry Market and System leadership. Pay continuation includes any multiple components of pay, but does not include special or premium pay, such as shift, holiday, orweekend differentials. Multiple components of pay are added to base pay in some ministry markets to pay for float, PRN, special schedules, career ladders, certifications, etc. Eligibility for associate benefits will continue during any pay continuation period.

If an associate refuses an alternate work assignment for which they are able to perform the essential duties with or without accommodation, the associate will not be eligible for pay

continuation. The associate may use PTO based upon the associate’s standard scheduled hours but will not be eligible for PTO ADVANCE.

Pay continuation hours will be entered by the manager. These hours should be entered using the PANDEMIC PAY CONTINUATION Kronos pay code.

If an associate is reassigned, they will clock in and clock out as normal. Their time needs tobe transferred to the reassigned business unit and department.

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2. Work Disruption Pay Continuation

These guidelines apply to associates whose hours are reduced, or regularduties/assignments discontinued, as a result of the impact that COVID-19 is having on AMITA workforce staffing, particularly in response to decisions to reduce elective and non-urgent cases. Please note, these guidelines are subject to change, at the Employer’s discretion, as the response to this pandemic evolves.

Specific decisions about closures and/or reduced hours will be made by individual MinistryMarket and System leaders and should be aligned with local, state and federal guidelines and recommendations. We will continue to monitor the situation and determine if changes tothese decisions are warranted.

It is very important to understand and communicate to associates that accepting reassignment to provide staffing coverage to other areas during this time of national crisis, if asked, is a condition to receive pay continuation. If reassignment is not available, the associate will be eligible for pay continuation as described below.

Pay continuation will be provided for all full-time and part-time associates based upon theassociate’s scheduled hours, including PRN associates who have worked on average at least .4 FTE during the previous six months.

Pay continuation shall begin effective March 16. The ongoing need for pay continuation shallbe reviewed by the manager on a weekly basis and aligned with the operational decisions of each Ministry Market and System leadership. Pay continuation includes any multiple components of pay, but does not include special or premium pay, such as shift, holiday, or weekend differentials. Multiple components of pay are added to base pay in some ministry markets to pay for float, PRN, special schedules, career ladders, certifications, etc. Eligibility for associate benefits will continue during any pay continuation period.

If an associate refuses an alternate work assignment for which they are able to perform theessential duties with or without accommodation, the associate will not be eligible for pay

continuation. The associate may use PTO based upon the associate’s standard scheduledhours but will not be eligible for PTO ADVANCE.

Pay continuation hours will be entered by the manager. These hours should be entered using the PANDEMIC PAY CONTINUATION Kronos pay code.

If an associate is reassigned, they will clock in and clock out as normal. Their time needs tobe transferred to the reassigned business unit and department.

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Address and Phone List

Ministry Occ Health Staff Phone Fax Address

AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center Bolingbrook Susan Matthew, APN 630.312.6304 630.312.2941 500 Remington Blvd.Bolingbrook, IL 60440

AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center GlenOaksAMITA Health Medical Group Mary Farrow, RN 630.545.6192 630.545.6177 701 Winthrop Avenue

Glendale Heights, IL 60139

AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center Hinsdale Mary Bragagnolo, RN 630.856.7342 630.856.7344 120 N. Oak StreetHinsdale, IL 60521

AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center La Grange Pat Brown, RN 708.245.7340 708.245.5621 5101 S. Willow Springs RoadLa Grange, IL 60525

AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health HospitalAMITA Health Alexian Brothers Housing & Health AllianceAMITA Health Center for Mental HealthAMITA Health Corporate Office (Salt Creek/Lisle)

Dani Kenn, RN 847.230.3539 847.230.3549 1786 Moon Lake Blvd., Ste. 102Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Medical Center Elk Grove Village Katarzyna Wrobel, RN 847.981.3520 847.981.6045 800 Biesterfield RoadElk Grove Village, IL 60007

AMITA Health Holy Family Medical Center Des Plaines Cheryl LaRocco, RN 847.297.1800 x1149 847.813.3109 1400 E. Golf Road, Ste. 124Des Plaines, IL 60016

AMITA Health Mercy Medical Center Aurora Judith Camiliere, RN 630.801.2725 630.801.25591325 N. Highland AvenueBHS Bld. #4, Rm 109Aurora, IL 60506

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Ministry Occ Health Staff Phone Fax Address

AMITA Health Resurrection Medical Center ChicagoCheryl Dusenbery, RNCheryl LaRocco, RN 773.990.7624 773.594.7850

7447 W. Talcott AvenueProfessional Bld., Rm. 242Chicago, IL 60631

AMITA Health Saint Francis Hospital Evanston Nancy Miller, RN 847.316.6260 847.316.2417 355 Ridge Ave., Rm. 3100Evanston, IL 60202

AMITA Health Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago Dawn Palella, RN 773.665.3134 773.665.35352900 N. Lake Shore DriveMedical Office Bld., Rm. 420Chicago, IL 60657

AMITA Health Saint Joseph Hospital Elgin Charmaine Arosen, RN 847.695.3200 x2880 OR x5123 847.931.5548 77 N. Airlite Street, Rm. 318

Elgin, IL 60123

AMITA Health Saint Joseph Medical Center JolietWanda Dillberg, RNKathy Keogh, RN 815.725.7133 x3499 815.773.7091 333 N. Madison Street

Joliet, IL 60434

AMITA Health Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center Chicago JoAnn Losurdo, RN 312.770.2899 312.770.3376 2233 W. Division St., Rm. 141Chicago, IL 60622

AMITA Health St. Alexius Medical Center Hoffman Estates Debbie Rudd, RN 847.490.2520 847.781.29621555 Barrington RoadDoctor's Bld. #1, Ste. 545Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

AMITA Health St. Mary's Hospital Kankakee Brenda Dearth, RN 815.937.2262 815.937.3062 500 W. Court StreetKankakee, IL 60901

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