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.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
- 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.
- Stay home when you are sick.
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