April 12, 2020                                    THE WEEKLY DOSE                    The latest news and updates for Physicians in Bexar County
In This Week’s Issue
· BCMS COVID-19 Resource Page · COVID-19 Practice Viability Toolkit · COVID-19 Specimen Collection and Submission Instructions April 8, 2020 · BCMS COVID-19 Volunteer Registration Form · Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Supplies Requests · PPE Supply and Shortage FAQs? · University Health System Weekly Newsletter				Circle of Friends ¤ Spotlight ¤ Acumen Systems Care Allies Edward Jones Garcia-Ayala International
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Important Physician News and Deadlines
COVID-19 Specimen Collection and Submission Instructions – April 8, 2020 San Antonio Metro Health has updated their testing criteria to include Nasal swabs and Nasal mid-turbinate (NTM) swabs and additional transport methods have been approved. BCMS COVID-19 Volunteer Registration Form As the COVID-19 crisis increases in our community, physicians and other medical professionals may be asked to volunteer to augment the existing healthcare system in San Antonio and the surrounding area. If you would be willing to volunteer, should the need arise, please complete the Volunteer Registration Form Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Supplies Requests Physician practices in need of large quantities of critical supplies of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) submit requests through the Regional Medical Operations Center (RMOC) from the Strategic National Stockpile click here for the form. Submit requests to RMOC213Request@STRAC.org. Practices needing small quantities of PPE, please click here to indicate your PPE needs, requests are filled as donated supplies are available. PPE Supply and Shortage Frequently Asked Questions To help answer questions and address concerns you might have about Texas’ supply of PPE, view the PPE supply and shortage FAQ To Donate PPE Drop off at BCMS headquarters M-F 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 4334 N. Loop 1604 W, SA, TX 78249 or email your contact information and what you can donate to donations@bcms.org and we will make arrangements to pick up your donation.
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