March 17 2021 – As we continue to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, Palmetto General Hospital has taken all necessary steps to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients and to protect our medical staff, employees and communities.In this challenging time, we recognize other medical conditions do not stop for COVID-19. This includes chronic diseases, medical emergencies, new or worsening symptoms, childbirths, and ongoing conditions like heart disease, neurological deficits, cancer care or debilitating musculoskeletal conditions. In good conscience, neither can their treatment.
We have taken every precaution to make our emergency departments, imaging departments, cardiac labs and operating rooms safe for this care. Infectious diseases are something we manage daily. The following resources are in place.
•Screening for all patients, visitors and staff prior to entry
•Social distancing practices including limiting visitors and vendors
•Separate care pathways for potential or confirmed COVID-19 patients
•Universal masking for all caregiver’s staff and patients
•Rapid turnaround COVID-19 testing capabilities
•Ample inventory and pipeline of protective personal equipment
•Telemedicine capabilities for virtual screening and specialist consultations
•Heightened infection prevention policies across all sites of care
We have also been adjusting our actions as the situation evolves and at this time, we are happy to allow visitation to our non-COVID inpatients. One visitor 18 years of age and above shall be allowed between the hours of 10:00 AM – 6:00PM.
Inpatient/Outpatient Surgery & Invasive Procedures: One visitor may stay in the designated waiting area until procedure/surgery is complete. Following procedure/surgery, the inpatient policy will apply if the patient is admitted.
Labor and Delivery: One visitor for the entire stay of the mother. This may include a spouse/partner or a person designated by the patient.
Mental Health Department: One visitor at a time from 4:00 PM – 6 PM
It is our mission to provide quality, compassionate care to our community. You are central to our mission; do not delay medical care. We are here for you and we will continue to do so with resiliency and perseverance as we recover from the pandemic.
