Update on EOMC opening from Bob Carter submitted by Amy Lomon
On March 13, our Administrative Team spent most of the day creating an Action Plan to deal with the COVID 19 Pandemic. Today marks 60 days since we began suspending services, screening employees and patients, severely limiting access to our facilities and furloughing employees. To date, LeFlore County, with a population of 50,000, has seen 13 positive COVID 19 patients and 1 death.
As of today, our Screeners have not screened one person that resulted in a positive COVID 19 test. Last week, we chose to allow limited visitation for our patients and have not seen any change in screening results. Given that, we will reopen the hospital and clinics Wednesday, May 13th 2020 to normal operations. Our cafeteria will not reopen until Monday, May 18 at 7:00am.
- Screeners will be in place at entrances to screen everyone entering for COVID 19 symptoms.
- Visiting hours at the hospital will remain 8am – 5pm for the foreseeable future.
- Hospital entrances will be limited to the front entrance and Emergency Department.
- The Family Medical Clinic front entrance will be open for all patients.
- All visitors will be required to stay in the room with the patient that they came to see.
- We encourage visitors to bring a mask and wear it while in one of our facilities.
- We request that visitors observe the 6 feet “social distancing” routine.
- Our cafeteria will not reopen to the public until Monday, May 18 at 7:00am.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we strive to serve our patients and families.
Thank you.
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