Special Tent Outside Emergency Department to Triage Incoming Patients for COVID-19 Symptoms
FREMONT, Mich., March 26, 2020—Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial is taking additional steps to care for the community and keep patients and team members safe by opening a COVID-19 triage tent as an extension of its emergency department. The tent is scheduled to open to the public on Monday. In accordance with the CDC, Spectrum Health recommends those with mild COVID-19 symptoms stay home and self-quarantine. When the tent is in use, patients coming to the emergency department will be met by a team member who will help them navigate to either the main ED entrance, through the COVID-19 tent entrance. Patients entering the COVID-19 tent will be asked to wear a mask and sanitize hands, which will provide the safest means for staff to offer service while avoiding unnecessary exposure. “Gerber Memorial’s triage tent can help protect patients, by ensuring people with non-COVID-19 conditions can still access our emergency services while keeping them separate from people with symptoms consistent with COVID-19 and who will still need care,” said Gerber Memorial Interim Market Leader and Chief Operating Officer Shelly Johnson. “Our triage tent is part of our effort at Gerber Memorial to get ready during this pandemic and we are prepared to meet our community’s needs.” Patients will be evaluated by an emergency department provider. Those with mild symptoms, no breathing difficulties and stable vital signs will be directed home and provided education on COVID-19 care. People with mild symptoms should stay home and self-quarantine, watching for worsening symptoms. If you are concerned about your symptoms, call for a free phone screening at 616.391.2380. People coming to the emergency department triage tent will be charged for the visit. Most insurers have indicated they will waive the charges for screening so future reimbursement is expected. For more information about COVID-19, including information on symptoms and prevention, visit www.spectrumhealth.org/covid19.
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Anne Luchies
3/27/2020 02:17:46 pm
I am very thankful and proud of our hospital and all the staff and workers involved in this.Every effort is made to help others..I am praying every day for all of our caregivers who work so hard for us.Thankyou.God bless.
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LYN DANIELS
3/27/2020 05:46:13 pm
God Bless our caregivers!!
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Deanna Magoon
3/27/2020 11:19:54 pm
Thank you for everything your doing to help us stay healthy and safe. God bless you and keep you and your family safe.
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Lisa Wolter
3/29/2020 12:42:11 am
Do patients who have OB appointments have to enter through the ER? Or is there a separate entrance to get to the OB floor/office?
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N3
3/30/2020 07:27:16 am
Patients heading to the OB must enter through the main Emergency Department entrance. Staff will screen them and all people entering at this door.
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