Coronavirus (COVID-19) Preparedness Information
Our hospital is committed to providing the highest quality care and ensuring the safety of our patients, employees, providers, volunteers and visitors. We are continuing to monitor the evolving situation with the coronavirus (COVID-19) and are taking the necessary steps to ensure we are fully prepared to care for patients, in accordance with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and in partnership with our local and state health departments.
COVID-19 Online Risk Assessment
To help support the health of our community, we are providing access to an online COVID-19 risk assessment developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This tool does NOT provide a diagnosis, and it should NOT be used as a substitute for an assessment made by a healthcare provider.
Limited Entry and Screening Information
As the situation regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve, so does our hospital’s response. In addition to measures we’ve taken including restricting visitors, closing common areas, and adhering diligently to The Kentucky Department for Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, Logan Memorial Hospital is taking more precautionary steps to help ensure the safety of our patients, employees and visitors.
Effective immediately, we will be limiting entry points to our facility and screening everyone – employees and patients – who enters the building. The following provides additional detail about both safety measures:
- Limited Entry Points: Until otherwise notified, everyone entering the facility should come through the main front lobby or ER entrances. All other entry points will be closed until further notice.
- Updated Visitor Restriction Guidelines: In addition to the above, all patients, except COVID-19 patients are allowed one well visitor at a time. Well visitors must meet the required age requirements, pass the self-screening and will be required to wear a mask at all times during their visit. Additional WELL friends and family (beyond the one designated visitor) should remain at home rather than in waiting rooms.
- Screening Process: All patients, visitors and staff entering the facility will be asked to self-screen and take their temperature at the kiosk. Patients with symptoms need to notify staff and will be managed per CDC guidelines.
We know that these increased precautions may seem concerning. We do not want to cause alarm – but we do want to send a clear message to our community that we are prepared, responding appropriately and are committed to protecting the well-being of our patients, visitors, employees and community.
These increased safety measures do NOT mean that you cannot access the hospital or your providers. Please seek medical care as needed. And if you are concerned you may be experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, call your provider in advance of going to his or her office. Of course, if you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the emergency room.
Logan Memorial Hospital values the trust our community places in us, and we appreciate your understanding during this time.
Our hospital is committed to providing the highest quality care and ensuring the safety of our patients, employees, providers, volunteers and visitors. We are continuing to monitor the evolving situation with the coronavirus (COVID-19) and are taking the necessary steps to ensure we are fully prepared to care for patients, in accordance with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and in partnership with our local and state health departments.
Below are a number of resources to help educate you and your family on COVID-19. For more information on the virus, please contact the Barren River District Health Department.