STAY HOME – Social distancing will help curve the spread of COVID-19. Even if you are feeling healthy.

STAY SAFE – Wash hands frequently, cover coughs and sneezes. Stay home if you are feeling ill.

STAY AWARE – Reputable sources – cdc.gov/coronavirus, coronavirus.ohio.gov or your local health department

STAY CALM – No need to panic, hoard or listen to rumors. We will all get through this together!

Did you know? – The Paulding County Hospital Laboratory/Phlebotomist area was recently renovated so we can continue to serve the needs of our community…close to home!

April is National Occupational Therapy month! Meet the Paulding County Hospital Occupational Therapy Team. Thank you both for everything you do to help our community live life to the fullest!

Paulding County Hospital (PCH) has been operating under visitor restrictions for several weeks. These restrictions have been increased at this time to further protect our patients, staff, and community.

PCH Medical/Surgical Unit and Emergency Department will now be allowing zero visitors into the facility. However, there are special circumstances that will be considered.

These include the following: patients under the age of 18, hospice patients, individuals who may have difficulty communicating with medical staff, and individuals with special needs provided by a caregiver.

Screening procedures currently taking place at Paulding County Hospital and its clinic locations will continue to occur upon entering any one of the facilities.

Help us continue to help you, please share the symptoms you are experiencing by calling prior to your arrival or upon entering any of our facilities. As per the CDC recommendations, we are asking anyone entering one of our facilities to please wear a mask. Additionally, we are encouraging all patients entering the facility for a scheduled appointment or testing to come alone. If an individual accompanies a patient to assist, we are encouraging them not to wait inside the facility until the appointment/testing is complete.

Paulding County Hospital will keep you informed of any additional changes made to our hospital or any of our clinic locations.

We greatly appreciate your adherence to these changes as they are put in place for the safety of the community, our patients, and staff.

We remain here for you…close to home!

Paulding County Hospital staff members urge community members to stay safe.

Paulding County Hospital is committed to the safety and health of the community we serve. We wanted to impress upon our community, patients, visitors, providers, staff, and families of our focus on providing the safest environment possible for healing. Paulding County Hospital is working closely with local and state health officials to provide the most up-to-date information regarding the new coronavirus (COVID-19). We are here for you…close to home!

Currently, Paulding County Hospital has been operating under a visitor restriction policy due to influenza, allowing no one under the age of 18 to visit patients. Recently, these visitor restrictions have been modified, allowing only two visitors per patient during their hospitalization.  Please decide in advance who you will choose to be the two visitors if you are admitted to Paulding County Hospital. This restriction was put in place for the safety of our patients, our staff, and your families.

Positive COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in many of our surrounding counties. We stress the need for urgency in being cautious as this disease will continue to spread in the coming week(s). Paulding County Hospital has made some changes due to the pandemic that we would like you to be aware of:

• Please call prior to entering any of our facilities if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms: (including if you have a previously scheduled appointment)
  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath
• Access into the main campus facility has been restricted to Entrance #1 and the Emergency Department
• Upon entering any PCH facility you will be screened
• Visiting hours for patients admitted will end at 8:00 pm
• Most PCH elective visits and procedures have been cancelled
• ALL remaining PCH Health Fairs have been cancelled
• Both the Antwerp Regional and Paulding County Hospital fitness centers have been closed to the public
• Dining in the cafeteria is prohibited, carry out only

The CDC has made the following recommendations in helping to prevent the spread and avoid exposure to COVID-19:

• To Protect Yourself from becoming infected:
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
    • An alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol can be used.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick or may be infected.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• To help avoid spreading the virus:
  • Stay home when you are sick.
    • Speak with your employer now regarding their expectations.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
  • Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask.
    • CDC DOES NOT recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.

Additional changes and recommendations may be implemented. Paulding County Hospital will keep you informed of additional changes to our hospital or our clinic locations. Thank you for your support and cooperation in allowing Paulding County Hospital to continue to offer excellent care, while also providing a safe environment for our patients, visitors, providers, staff, and families.

For up to date information please reference: cdc.gov/covid19 or pauldingcountyhealth.com

Thank you to all of the Paulding County Hospital providers for your continued dedication and selfless service. During these difficult times is when you see the care and compassion they exhibit daily, shine through even brighter. Join us in thanking them for everything they do!

YOU ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED!