Trinity implements visitation restrictions

Trinity implements visitation restrictions
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Effective immediately, visitors will be limited to one immediate family visitor per patient per day for hospitalized patients.

                        

Trinity Hospital Twin City is actively monitoring new developments related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Ohio and across the United States. As the situation evolves, THTC is making changes related to visitation and operations.

Since last fall THTC has implemented tighter visitation restrictions due to the seasonal flu outbreak. They are going beyond those measures in light of the rapidly changing coronavirus situation. Effective immediately, visitors will be limited to one immediate family visitor per patient per day for hospitalized patients.

“Our top priority at Trinity Hospital Twin City is the safety of our employees, patients, visitors and communities,” said Timothy McKnight, MD, chief medical officer for THTC. “Considering all of the recent recommendations and information, as well as the safety and well-being of our volunteers, we have made the decision to temporarily pause our volunteer programs. We are making these changes out of an abundance of caution.”

Similar to instances involving Ebola, SARS and MERS in the past, Trinity Health System is working with CommonSpirit Health and public health departments at the state and local levels, as well as with local governments on community response.

THTC advises patients to utilize emergency rooms when symptoms are severe such as high fever, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. Patients should contact their regular health-care provider by phone first if they are experiencing symptoms like cough, low-grade fever or other respiratory issues.

McKnight offered standard precautionary measures to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Wash your hands frequently; it’s one of the most important steps in avoiding not only COVID-19, but also other illnesses including the flu. And if you’re sick, stay home. If you develop a fever and lower respiratory symptoms such as a cough, talk with your physician or care provider. Visit www.trinitytwincity.org or follow the hospital on social media for updated information.

For more information on COVID-19, call the Ohio Department of Health COVID-19 hotline at 833-4-ASK-ODH. One also may visit the Tuscarawas County Health Department website at www.tchdnow.org.


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