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Please report all positive COVID-19 cases for Spokane County residents by fax at 509.324.3623. It is unnecessary to report cases with labs performed by LabCorp, Quest, Northwest Laboratory, InCyte and Interpath as these are reported automatically by the performing laboratory. While cases are also automatically electronically reported to Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) by Sacred Heart, Holy Family, Deaconess and Valley Hospital, hospitals must still report hospitalized cases and deaths separately.
When reporting, please include complete patient demographics (birthdate, address, phone, race/ethnicity), collection date and the specific test method used.
Breakthrough Case Reporting
For breakthrough cases (in fully vaccinated patients) please use this Breakthrough Case Report Form.
Rapid Test Protocols
Facilities that are using rapid tests must report both their positive AND negative test results to the Washington State Department of Health (DOH). You may use this reporting form (one page per case). Please separate positive and negative tests into separate batches before sending. (Follow these instructions for submitting reports to the state.) The state will then forward positive results to the appropriate county.
Testing Information for Patients
Please do not advise patients to call SRHD for consultation or testing. SRHD does not provide testing nor do we have nurses on staff to assess a patient’s clinical condition. Please advise patients according to the documents below:
Summary Updated Interim COVID-19 Testing Guidance for Providers
*Read the CDC overview of testing for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) here.
Isolation is calculated by designating day 0 as the first day of symptoms or a positive viral test. Day 1 is the first full day after symptoms developed or a test specimen was collected.
For more detailed clinical guidance, please see Clinical Care Information for COVID-19. For workplace guidance pertaining to healthcare personnel, please see Interim Guidance for Managing Healthcare Personnel with SARS-CoV-2 Infection from the CDC.
For patients who tested positive for COVID-19 or have symptoms, regardless of vaccination status
Patients should stay home for at least five days and isolate from others in their home. They should wear a well-fitted mask if they must be around others in the home. |
If the patient had symptoms: End isolation after five full days if you are fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication and symptoms are improving. If the patient did not have symptoms: End isolation after at least five full days after positive test. If the patient is severely ill with COVID-19 or immunocompromised: They should isolate for at least 10 days and consult with their provider before ending isolation. |
Patients should take precautions until day 10: Patients should wear a well-fitted mask for 5 additional days after ending isolation whenever they are around others at home or in public. Advise patients to avoid going to places where they cannot wear a mask. They should not travel until a full 10 days after their symptoms started or the date their positive test was taken if they had no symptoms. Advise patients to avoid being around people who are at high risk of severe illness. |
Quarantine is no longer recommended for most individuals who have been exposed to COVID-19. Patients who are concerned about a recent exposure should be advised to monitor for symptoms and wear a well-fitting mask for 10 days from the day of last exposure to prevent spreading COVID-19 to others. Individuals may develop COVID-19 at any time within 10 days after exposure. Individuals who may have been exposed should be advised to test for COVID-19 at least a full 5 days after last exposure, even in the absence of symptoms. Individuals who have been exposed should not go to places where they cannot mask.
A quarantine period may still be required in certain high-risk settings, including long-term care, healthcare settings (particularly when the exposure in a healthcare worker is from a household member), correctional settings, inpatient substance use or behavioral health treatment settings, and homeless shelters. Healthcare staff should be referred to the Interim Guidance for Managing Healthcare Personnel with SARS-CoV-2 Infection or Exposure to SARS-CoV-2 and their Infection Prevention (IP)/manager.
For patients who were exposed to COVID-19: start the following precautions immediately and continue following precautions through day 10. They should be tested at least 5 full days after their last exposure.
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Day 0 is the day of last exposure to someone with COVID-19. Day 1 is the first full day after last exposure. Individuals who are concerned that they were exposed to COVID-19 should be advised to:
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Patients should watch for symptoms including:
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If the individual develops symptoms, they should:
If the test result is positive, they should be advised to follow isolation recommendations.
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*For individuals who have already had COVID-19 within the past 30 days: Testing is only necessary if there is a new onset of symptoms post-exposure. Antigen testing is advised over PCR testing for current and accurate results. |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Risk Assessment & Management of Healthcare Personnel with Potential Exposure
Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of PPE
Infection Control Guidance for Healthcare Professionals about Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Washington State Department of Health
Washington State Department of Health
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Guidance for Infection Control and Prevention
FAQs and Considerations for Patient Triage, Placement and Hospital Discharge
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Washington State Dept. of Health
What to do if you have confirmed or suspected COVID-19
What to do if you were potentially exposed to someone with confirmed COVID-19
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
