HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — Holland Hospital officials announced Friday, May 1, 2020, they will be re-starting some services, while maintaining a high-degree of health-and-safety measures put in place in response to the pandemic.
In an email to media, hospital officials announce that patients “can be reassured that the hospital is following all required procedures and best practices for infection control, patient safety and use of PPE as well as all local, state and federal guidelines.”
Services temporarily suspended during the outbreak are set to gradually reopen, including surgeries and endoscopic procedures, set to resume on May 4. Patients whose previously scheduled surgeries were postponed can expect to hear from their individual providers to reschedule surgeries or procedures.
“As always, the safety of our patients is our highest priority,” said Dr. Susan Ervine, Holland Hospital’s chief of staff. “The decision to expand surgeries is based on our ability to safely care for each patient and protect our staff with high quality personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety procedures as well as our ability to respond to a health crisis if needed.”
All employees, patients, and visitors will be screened upon entrance for temperature, known exposure and symptoms and provided the proper PPE. Employees, patients, and visitors will wear masks and adhere to social distancing while on-site.
Visitor restrictions remain till in place and will be followed, according to hospital officials.
Patients with concerns or treatment needs related to heart attack or stroke are strongly encouraged to get the care they need.
“A similar trend has occurred in our community,” Ervine said. “Patients who have symptoms of a heart attack, stroke or other life-threatening concerns should call 911 immediately so they can receive life-saving care as soon as possible. While it is natural to be concerned about coming to the hospital during the COVID outbreak, all of our patients can be assured that we are taking every precaution to make certain their hospital visit is safe and comfortable.”
The hospital’s announcement indicated details are available at hollandhospital.org or on the hospital social-media accounts.
