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National, state and local responses to the
pandemic have ramped up in the past week amid growing numbers of positive COVID-19 cases.
Government and health officials at the local,
state and national levels have issued a number
of emergency declarations, guidelines and
mandates - most intended to slow the spread
of the novel coronavirus.
Protecting Yourself & Others
Local Healthcare
Across the community, state coughs or sneezes. These droplets of organizations such as schools, ployees “as we navigate this un-
and nation, the primary goal can land in the mouths or noses of institutes of higher learning or precedented challenge together.”
Facility Restrictions
- at this time is to protect public people who are nearby or possibly businesses.
- Later on Monday, President
health by minimizing the spread be inhaled into the lungs.
This recommendation was Donald Trump announced a of the novel coronavirus, CO-
Spread of the virus is most likely made in an attempt to reduce in- recommendation discouraging
“Call before you come.”
VID-19. The best way to prevent between people who are in close troduction of the virus into new gatherings of 10 or more people
illness is to avoid being exposed contact with one another - within communities and to slow the nationwide.
Area health entities are committed to the safety and well-
being of their patients, residents, visitors and staff. In an effort
to prevent the spread of viral infectious disease, the facilities are
implementing a number of guidelines and restrictions.
- to the virus.
- about six feet.
- spread of infection in communi-
- The Sabetha City Commission
The current transmission rate
Large events and mass gather- ties already affected by the virus. met Tuesday, March 17, to confirm in the United States is estimated ings can contribute to the spread This recommendation was not their support of Governor Kelly’s to be 1:2.5 — meaning that every of COVID-19 in the United States intended to supersede the advice executive order.
SABETHA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Visitor restrictions are in place.
one person who has it will spread via travelers who attend these of local public health officials.
During their meeting Tuesday, it to 2.5 other people, on average. events and introduce the virus to
On Monday, March 16, Kansas they also announced that the
Patients with a fever or respiratory symptoms are asked to call
ahead to 785-284-2121 for further instructions.
For more detailed information, call 785-284-2121 or check
SCH’s Facebook page.
This is significantly higher than new communities. A large event Governor Laura Kelly issued an events scheduled for The Main
the transmission rate of influenza, or mass gathering includes confer- executive order mandating Kansas Event will be canceled for the
which is 1:1.3.
ences, festivals, parades, concerts, abide by the guidelines for mass next eight weeks. The City of Sa-
What this does is create an sporting events, weddings and gatherings as recommended by betha also has closed the Midtown
exponential spread that could other types of assemblies. the CDC. Building and the Multi-Purpose result in too many people sick at On Sunday, March 15, the CDC The governor said during a Room.
SABETHA FAMILY PRACTICE
Sabetha Family Practice is suspending non-essential wellness
checks. Currently scheduled appointments are not being canceled,
but patients are encouraged to consider whether non-essential
appointments should be postponed.
one time, thus overwhelming the recommended that for the next press conference that she would be
The gymnasium at the Sabetha
country’s medical system capabili- eight weeks, organizers (whether meeting with the Kansas Cham- Health and Wellness Center will ties. The goal is to minimize this groups or individuals) cancel or ber of Commerce, the Kansas only be open during staffed hours spread, or “flatten the curve.”
postpone in-person events that Restaurant and Hospitality As- and will be limited to 10 people.
The medical staff will continue to see patients for acute needs and the management of chronic conditions.
The virus is thought to spread consist of 50 people or more sociation and the National Federa- Structured classes at the SHWC
mainly from person-to-person, throughout the United States. tion of Independent Businesses have also been canceled. The rest
through respiratory droplets pro- This recommendation does not to discuss how the state can best of the facility remains open at this
duced when an infected person apply to the day-to-day operation support businesses and their em- time.
Patients with a fever or respiratory symptoms are asked to call
ahead to 785-284-2141 for further instructions.
HIAWATHA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Hiawatha Community Hospital is allowing one close family
member/caregiver per patient. This could include a spouse, adult
child or others designated by the patient.
- PREVENTION
- SYMPTOMS
- QUARANTINE, ISOLATION
KDHE is issuing new guidance as of Sunday, March 15, surrounding
COVID-19, including travelers, close
contacts of confirmed cases and those being tested.
To protect yourself and others, the follow-
The CDC believes at this time that symping guidance is provided by the Centers for toms of COVID-19 may appear in as few as
- No children under 12 years of age are permitted.
- Disease Control:
two days or as long as 14 days after exposure.
Patients with COVID-19 have experienced
mild to severe respiratory symptoms. Symp-
No one experiencing an active illness including but not limited
to: respiratory symptoms of cough, runny nose, fever, head or
body aches unless you are here to receive care.
• Wash your hands often with soap and
water for at least 20 seconds
• If soap and water are not readily available, toms can include, but are not limited to the
use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 following:
KDHE is now recommending a 14-
day home quarantine for Kansans who
have:
No one who has been diagnosed with influenza within seven days of the date you plan to visit those who are hospitalized. HCH also is restricting visitors based on the following: a person who has traveled to a state or area with known widespread
community transmission, on a cruise ship, or internationally;
or a person who has received notification from public health officials that they were in close contact of a laboratory-confirmed case of COVID-19. percent alcohol
• Fever higher than 100.4 degrees Fahr-
- • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and enheit
- • Traveled to a state with known
widespread community transmission
(currently California, New York and
Washington state) on or after March 15.
• Visited Eagle, Summit, Pitkin and
Gunnison counties in Colorado within
the past week.
- mouth with unwashed hands
- • Cough
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue
when you cough or sneeze, or use the inside of your elbow
• Shortness of breath
If you develop emergency warning signs
for COVID-19, seek medical attention im-
mediately. In adults, emergency warning signs
• Throw used tissues in the trash
Please call 785-742-2131, or check HCH’s Facebook page, for more detailed information.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched include the following:
surfaces daily
• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
• Traveled on a cruise ship on or af-
ter March 15. People previously told by
public health officials to quarantine be-
cause of their cruise ship travel should finish out their quarantine.
• If surfaces are dirty, clean them • Put distance between yourself and other people
• Persistent pain or pressure in the chest • New confusion or inability to arouse • Bluish lips or face
NEMAHA VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Nemaha Valley Community Hospital is not allowing any visi-
tors at this time except for immediately family of our end-of-life
care patients. Clinic, OB and Emergency Room patients can have
one family member accompany them, once that family member
has been screened.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick
TESTING
• Traveled internationally on or af-
ter March 15. People previously told
by public health officials to quarantine
because of their international travel
should finish out their quarantine.
• Received notification from public
health officials that you are a close con-
tact of a laboratory-confirmed case of
COVID-19. You should quarantine at
home for 14 days since your last contact
with the case. A close contact is defined
as someone who has been closer than
six feet for more than 10 minutes while
the patient is symptomatic.
• Stay home if you are sick, except to seek medical care
Healthcare providers should evaluate expo-
sure history and symptoms and call KDHE if
For patients who have crucial appointments that cannot be
rescheduled, you will be screened at the front entrance prior to entering the facility.
• If seeking medical care, call ahead - allow- COVID-19 is suspected. KDHE only approves
ing medical personnel to prepare for proper COVID-19 testing requests from healthcare
personal coverings, assistance and placement providers and local health departments.
NVCH also asks that patients “call before you come.” NVCH has implemented a hotline number — 785-336-0399 — to call if you are experiencing active symptoms of COVID-19.
- of the patient upon arrival
- People who are currently being tested for
• If you are sick, you should wear a face- COVID-19 should remain in home isola-
mask when you are around other people
tion, or hospital isolation until test results
To prepare for a potential situation in which are available.
you are unable to obtain medicine, food or
APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN HOME
Effective Friday, March 13, the Apostolic Christian Home
implemented a no-visitor restriction as required by the Centers
for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Call 785-284-3471 for more
detailed information. supplies:
RISK OF COMPLICATIONS
• Shop with a purpose and aim for a sev-
en- to 14-day supply of medicine, food and VID-19 first started, shows that some people
household supplies are at higher risk of getting very sick from
Early information out of China, where CO-
Information on COVID-19 cases in
the U.S. and states with community
transmission can be found at www.cdc.
gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.
See information on Home Quaran-
tine Guidelines on KDHE’s website.
• Make sure your prescriptions are stocked this illness.
SABETHA MANOR
- and up to date
- This includes:
Sabetha Manor also has implemented visitor restrictions. Call
785-284-7055, or check the Sabetha Manor’s Facebook page for more detailed information.
• Create a supply kit that includes water
or hydrating drinks, non-perishable food,
• Older adults, with risk increasing with age
• People who have serious chronic medical
and fever reducers like acetaminophen or conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and
- ibuprofen
- lung disease
Reliable Information
Right now, when news about the virus is changing nearly
every hour, it’s extremely important to obtain information from
reliable sources.
Local health care providers encourage all residents to stay
informed and look for information from credible sources, such
as the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)
and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Check the KDHE
website at www.kdheks.gov, or CDC website at www.cdc.gov to
stay up-to-date on the latest COVID-19 information.
Kansans can call the KDHE Public Information Hotline if they
have questions regarding COVID-19. The hotline is currently
staffed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST Monday through Friday. The hotline number is 1-866-534-3463.
COVID-19 Information continued on Page 8A
You also can follow your local hospital, health department or KDHE on social media sites for COVID-19 information.
(Information current as of 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 17)
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