Hospitals and health systems are always on call to provide vital care to their communities, they implemented measures to protect against COVID-19 spread to keep their patients and employees safe.
Read on to learn about some of the safety measures hospitals have implemented to ensure quality care during the pandemic.
Health and Wellness Screenings
While many appointments can be conducted remotely, some procedures — such as dialysis or routine cancer screenings — require the patient to be physically present in the office. For these folks, hospitals and health systems have updated their processes to ensure patient safety from the moment they enter the facility to the moment they leave.
The first step hospitals take is conducting health and wellness screenings for all patients, visitors, and staff. Patients and visitors are screened for symptoms ahead of their appointment and again before they enter the facility, while hospital staff are screened regularly.
Mandatory Masking
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified mask-wearing as a key way to prevent the spread of infectious respiratory diseases like COVID-19. That’s why hospitals and health systems require patients to wear a mask when attending in-person appointments.
Promotion of Physical Distancing
Hospitals and health systems have reorganized their facilities to promote physical distancing. In addition to rerouting foot traffic, waiting rooms and other common areas have been rearranged to help patients stay at least six feet apart.
Increased Cleaning and Sanitization
One of the most crucial steps health care providers take to keep their patients safe is regular cleaning and sanitization of their facilities. While hospitals already have strict protocols in place for doing this, many have increased the frequency of cleanings and pay special attention to frequently touched surfaces including door knobs, armrests, and handrails.
With all of these measures in place, health care providers are able to provide a safe experience for their patients from start to finish. So please, don’t hesitate to seek the care you need. Hospitals are safe and ready to treat you.
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