(WWJ) Ascension Michigan has established special COVID-19 triage areas near all emergency departments.
Affected hospitals include: Ascension Macomb-Oakland, Warren Campus, Ascension Macomb-Oakland in Madison Heights, Ascension St. John Hospital, Ascension River District, Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital, Ascension Providence Novi Hospital and Ascension Providence Southfield Hospital.
"These measures are being put in place to help distance individuals with a concern about COVID-19 exposure from the rest of our patient population, staff and health care providers," the system said in a press release, adding, "For the safety of all people, if a person believes they have been exposed to COVID-19 and has developed a fever and symptoms of respiratory illness, such as cough or shortness of breath, they should call their health care provider immediately for instructions."
There's also a new hotline number for patients who are experiencing symptons of coronavirus to get information. Call 833-981-0738.
Note that to help protect the health and safety of the patients, families, health care staff and providers from the spread of COVID-19, Ascension Michigan is enforcing patient visitor restrictions for all of its hospitals and ambulatory sites.
No visitors are permitted at Ascension Michigan hospitals except for: ○ One visitor permitted for support of activities of daily living like bathing or eating for pediatric (under 21) and special needs patients ○ One visitor for a surgery patient ○ One visitor for a hospice patient ○ One visitor for patients at the end of life ○ One visitor for patients in serious or critical condition ○ One birth partner (as well as a doula if participating in the birth) ○ One visitor required to make a decision on behalf of the patient (patient's medical durable power of attorney, court appointed guardianship) No visitors are permitted at Ascension ambulatory (outpatient) sites except for ○ One accompanying person that is necessary to support the delivery of care to the patient ○ One accompanying person for a surgery patient ○ One accompanying person for patients in serious condition ○ One birth partner (as well as a doula if participating in the birth) Any visitor meeting the above criteria must pass a health screening before entering any Ascension Michigan facility Postponing elective surgeries.
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