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Macomb edicusJournal of the Macomb County Medical Society M April/May/June 2021 | Vol. 29 | No. 2 macombcms.org Macomb MedicusJournal of the Macomb County Medical Society Toll Free 877-264-6592 | E-Mail [email protected] | Web www.macombcms.org Editor Adrian J. Christie, MD April/May/June 2021 | Vol. 29 | No. 2 Managing Editor I N T H I S I S S U E Heidi L. Leach President’s Page .......................................................................................................................................... 3 Graphic Designer Hospital News .......................................................................................................................................... 4-8 Lori Krygier MCHD Vaccine Sites.....................................................................................................................................8 2021 MCMS OFFICERS AND DELEGATES Foundation News ....................................................................................................................................... 9 In Memoriam ................................................................................................................................................9 President Aaron W. Sable, MD Membership Report ................................................................................................................................10 President-Elect MDHSS News ........................ ....................................................................................................................11 To be announced MSMS Update ......................................................................................................................................12-14 Secretary Upcoming Events......................................................................................................................................14 To be announced Advocacy Update......................................................................................................................................15 Treasurer AMA News.............................................................................................................................................16-19 Ronald B. Levin, MD Ask Human Resources.............................................................................................................................20 MSMS Region 2 Director Daniel M. Ryan, MD Communicating About COVID-19 Vaccine Safety and Risk.......................................................21 7 Tips for Physicians Looking to Connect with Lawmakers .......................................................22 Delegates & Alternates Adrian J. Christie, MD Macomb County Legislator Contact Guide.....................................................................................23 Lawrence F. Handler, MD Get Started With v-safe ..........................................................................................................................24 Ronald B. Levin, MD Vicente Redondo, MD Aaron W. Sable, MD Macomb Medicus Journal is published quarterly by the Macomb County Medical Society. Winter: Jan/Feb/ Gary L. Shapira, MD Mar, Spring: Apr/May/Jun, Summer: Jul/ Aug/Sep, Fall: Oct/Nov/Dec. Subscription to the Macomb Medicus is Akash R. Sheth, MD included in the society’s annual membership dues. Statements and opinions expressed in articles published in the Macomb Medicus are those of the authors Executive Director and not necessarily those of the Macomb County Medical Society. Advertisements do not represent approval Heidi L. Leach or recommendation of the Macomb County Medical Society. Address changes and all communications relative to articles and advertising in the Macomb Medicus should be addressed to: Editor, Macomb County Medical Society, P.O. Box 551, Lexington, Michigan 48450-0551 or email [email protected]. All material for publication, including advertisements, must reach the Society office no later than the 10th (business) day of the month preceding the date of issue, e.g. December 10 for the Winter issue. Thank you. No portion of the Macomb Medicus may be used for publication elsewhere without permission from the publisher. 2 Macomb Medicus | April/May/June 2021 P R E S I D E N T ‘S P A G E Healthcare Workers Take on the Brunt of Covid -19 Effect: Based on Workers’ Toll Free 877-264-6592 | E-Mail [email protected] | Web www.macombcms.org Compensation Data in Michigan By: Aaron W. Sable, MD he first COVID-19 case was iden- Comparing to previous Table 1. Industry Worked of Individuals who Received Workers’ Compensation for COVID- tified in Michigan on 3/10/20. years for seven or more 19 for Seven or More Consecutive Days Away As a part of the public health days paid claims: from Work, Michigan 2/28/20 -12/12/20. # % T response, changes were made in 2018 16,000 Industry Construction 5 0.11 the workers’ compensation rules for first paid claims. Food Manufacturing 1 0.02 responders, who are at risk of COVID-19 2019 17,300 Chemical Manufacturing 4 0.09 Plastic Pipe Manufacturing 2 0.04 exposure because of their work. paid claims. Foam Manufacturing 11 0.23 2020 14,801 Precision Turned Product 2 0.04 Emergency rules changed the workers Manufacturing (1/1/20 to 12/12/20). compensation rules to ensure that a first responder who Machinery Manufacturing 1 0.02 Including 10 paid claims Vehicle Manufacturing 7 0.15 develops COVID-19 is presumed to have a work related Wholesale Trade 5 0.11 for deaths from condition unless there are “specific facts to the contrary”. Retail Trade 7 0.15 COVID-19. Transportation 2 0.04 Real Estate 16 0.34 A COVID first responder is defined as someone who is required Legal, professional, scientific 7 0.15 to report in an ambulance operation, emergency response 2020 data for services seven or more day Administrative and Support 226 4.82 service, home for the aged, hospice, hospital, nursing home, Services COVID-19 related or home health agency. In addition, members of law enforce- Educational Services 19 0.41 ment, firefighters, and penal institution workers were included. workers’ comp Health Care 3,612 77.01 claims paid. Hospital – 2,001 (42.7%) All other Michigan workers who develop COVID would not 1st quarter 22 % Nursing Home – 1,016 (21.7%) Ambulance, Outpatient, Home be presumed to have a work-related condition but would be 2nd quarter 48% Health Care - 595 (12.7%) covered by the regular Michigan workers’ compensation criteria 3rd quarter 18% Accommodation and Food 9 0.19 if a doctor concluded, within a reasonable degree of medical Services certainty (51% or more likely) that exposure at work caused Non -COVID-19 Other Services 5 0.11 Public Administration 749 15.97 or was a significant contributor to the development of the workers’ comp cases Correction Officers - 293 (6.2%) patients COVID. decreased in 2020 compared to 2019. Associated to work decrease in economic From 2/28/20 to 12/12/20, 4,694 individuals received Michigan activity and work from home. workers’ compensation for COVID-19 with seven or more 1st quarter down 31% consecutive days away from work. Data about claims for 2nd quarter down 43% medical reimbursement less than seven consecutive days off 3rd quarter down 39% work are not available since this data is not computerized. Over 95% of the individuals with COVID-19 workers’ compensation paid claims worked in healthcare, government or industries, where first responders would be employed. THE HEATH CARE WORKERS IN MICHIGAN HAVE Please see Table 1 for Industry Breakdown. MADE GREAT SACRIFICES TO COMBAT AND SLOW In conclusion the heath care workers in Michigan have made great sacrifices to combat and slow down the COVID -19 pan- DOWN THE COVID -19 PANDEMIC IN MICHIGAN. demic in Michigan. Reference Source: Project SENSOR News, from MSU College of Human Medicine. Macomb Medicus | April/May/June 2021 3 H O S P I T A L N E W S Family members of ICU patients may also experience anxiety, Henry Ford Macomb Hospital acute stress disorder, post-traumatic stress, depression, or complicated grief, a syndrome known as post-intensive care POST ICU BRAIN HEALTH CLINIC FOR COVID-19 syndrome-family (PICS-F), which can directly affect the family PATIENTS OPENS member’s ability to fully engage in caregiving functions. Henry Ford Health System As a result of their ICU experience, some patients will also suffer has established a specialty from mental health disorders such as PTSD, anxiety, problems clinic to treat COVID-19 sleeping and depression. and other patients who have lingering cognitive, “This clinic aims to minimize post intensive care syndrome emotional and mental (PICS) symptoms and maximize a patient’s recovery from health conditions after serious illness,” said Brad Merker, PhD, Division Head of Neuro- being hospitalized in the psychology for Henry Ford’s Behavioral Health Services. intensive care unit. Once a referral is made and criteria are met, patients and As an increasing number of COVID-19 patients recover and are caregivers will complete a comprehensive neuropsychological discharged from the hospital, it is anticipated that well into the examination to help understand their difficulties. A portion of future, many will need help getting back to their normal physi- the evaluation will be conducted virtually, and the other half cal and mental functioning. completed at the clinic. Henry Ford’s Post ICU Brain Health Clinic opened recently at Referrals for patients and their caregivers can be made by its neuropsychology centers in Detroit and West Bloomfield. calling 313-874-4846.