How we are
protecting you
CORONAVIRUS PATIENT SAFETY
Your medical care is too important to put off. We’ve been updating our practices to be ever more vigilant.
We want to make you aware of the steps we’re taking to promote safety and wellness at all our facilities,
because we want to reassure you. We’re here for you. And we’re safer than ever.
When you or a loved one comes to a Meadows Health facility,
you may notice some of these new practices:
Before Your Appointment
Pre-appointment Patient Screenings
All patients will receive a phone call within 24 hours of a
scheduled appointment to screen for potential coronavirus
symptoms.
At Meadows Health Facilities
Onsite Re-Screening
When patients and visitors arrive, we’ll reassess for
coronavirus symptoms, including temperature checks.
Virtual Check-in
Our radiology virtual waiting room reduces time waiting in the
lobby, provides distancing between patients and enables us to
perform rigorous sanitation between patients. Patients check
in on their phones and are texted where to go when it is time
for their appointment.
Curbside Lab
With curbside lab service, patients can check in from their
phones, and the phlebotomist comes to your car to perform
blood draws. No entering the hospital is required at all.
Open-Air Lobby and Social Distancing
The open air lobby provides patients the option of further
distancing during an ER visit. Once inside, you’ll notice social
distancing measures and barriers have been put in place to
minimize contact.
Face Masks and Hand Hygiene
It’s “masks on” for our care providers and staff. We’re asking
patients and their guests to wear face masks, as well. We’ve
also installed hand hygiene stations for patient use in multiple
locations throughout our facilities.
Limited Capacity and Longer Scheduling WindowsWe
We’ve expanded the duration of appointment slots in our
schedules to allow for enhanced cleaning and disinfecting
between patient visits. And we’re limiting the number of
guests that accompany a patient, so fewer people are coming
through our doors each day.
We hope these measures help you feel more confident about getting safe and effective care at Meadows Health.
If you have concerns, we encourage you to reach out to us at MeadowsHealth.com or 912.535.5555
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