CareersNews & EventsContact UsOnline Billpay Clinics Services & Departments Patient's Info Providers About Us HomeAbout UsCoronavirus Resources Share | Print | Text Size About Us About Us Main History Board of Trustees Foundation Auxiliary and Volunteers Coronavirus Resources Coronavirus Resources for Providers News & Events Newsletter Video Gallery My Health Portal Community Health Needs Assessment Statement of Nondiscrimination Contact Information Doctor Director FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA When You've Been Fully Vaccinated https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated.html COVID-19 at SBA: What you need to know The leadership team at Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital have monitored and prepared for the Coronavirus (COVID-19) that rapidly moved across our country. As this situation is very fluid, we are continually evaluating the new updates and guidelines as we plan and adapt our approach to this issue. We will continue to ensure our mission of providing compassionate, professional healthcare to the people we serve remains our top focus, as well as ensuring the safety of our patients, physicians and colleagues. Jump to SBA Foundation established a COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund What is COVID-19? What are the Symptoms of COVID-19? How can you protect yourself? SBA Visitor Restrictions Coronavirus – COVID 19 Self-Assessment COVID-19 Testing Safety Precautions Being Taken at SBA Changes in the SBA Cafe CHAMPSS Program Changes SBA Home Health statement regarding COVID-19 COVID-19 FAQ Information for Healthcare Professionals SBA Foundation established a COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund During the COVID-19 Pandemic, many individuals and businesses found new and creative ways to support others. The SBA Foundation Board of Directors were excited to be able to offer another option with the Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund. This fund supports the ongoing efforts of SBAMH and its staff to provide much-needed care and treatment to the community during this time. Funds will go to help support needs related to the COVID-19 response. These could include such things as internal staff support, medical supplies, equipment for staff, patient needs and more. Your donation can help make a difference in the lives of others during this trying time. If you would like to donate, please visit the Foundation website at www.sbamhfoundation.com, where you can give safely and securely. You also can send a check to the SBA Foundation, 720 W. Central Ave., El Dorado, KS 67042. Please designate it for the COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund. For more information, contact Holly Landon, Foundation Executive Director, at hlandon@sbamh.org or 913-209-2571. What is COVID-19? COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, is a new disease thought to spread mainly from person-to-person Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet for 10 minutes or greater) Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes What are the Symptoms of COVID-19? Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure and can include: Fever Cough Shortness of breath To learn more, please check out https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/symptoms.html back to top How can you protect yourself? Get vaccinated when the appropriate phase for you is available. Find the Kansas Vaccination Phases here. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. Take steps to protect yourself Clean your hands often Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. Avoid close contact Avoid close contact with people who are sick Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick. Take steps to protect others Stay home if you’re sick Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care. Learn what to do if you are sick. Cover coughs and sneezes Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow. Throw used tissues in the trash. Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Wear a facemask You should wear a facemask when you are around other people (e.g., sharing a room or vehicle) and before you enter a healthcare provider’s office. If you are not able to wear a facemask (for example, because it causes trouble breathing), then you should do your best to cover your coughs and sneezes, and people who are caring for you should wear a facemask if they enter your room. Learn what to do if you are sick. *If you are fully vaccinated see Covid-19 Guidance for Vaccinated Kansas. Clean and disinfect Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks. If surfaces are dirty, clean them: Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection. SBA Visitor Restrictions The safety of our patients, staff, volunteers and providers have remained of the utmost importance in every decision made over the course of the year. On March 19, 2020, SBA implemented visitor and entrance restrictions to protect patients and staff from the spread of the virus. We are pleased to announce that almost one year later, we are announcing easing of visitor restrictions at SBAMH. Limited physical entrance restrictions remain the same. INPATIENT Each patient may welcome one visitor per day between 7am-7pm. No children under 18. Two parents/guardians for pediatric patients. Two support persons for laboring and postpartum patients. One person as needed to support patients with communication or transport. OUTPATIENT Will remain the same. No visitors due to the limited space in waiting room areas. One parent/guardian for pediatric patients. One person as needed to support patients with communication or transport. One support person for OB exams. EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT - URGENT CARE CLINIC - IMMEDIATE CARE CLINIC One visitor per patient. OUTREACH CLINICS - CANCER CENTER One visitor per patient. We remain focused on our mission of providing compassionate, professional healthcare to the people we serve, as we work together to ensure the safety of our patients, visitors, providers and colleagues. Coronavirus – COVID 19 Self-Assessment When coming to SBA, plesae take the following self-assessment: 1. Have you had CLOSE CONTACT with someone who has been diagnosed with or is officially under investigation for COVID-19 in the past 14 days? 2. Have you traveled internationally or been on a cruise ship on or after March 15, 2020? 3. Have you traveled outside of Kansas in the last 14 days? 4. Do you currently have any of the following: Fever Cough Shortness of Breath/Difficulty Breathing If you answered YES to questions 1-3 and have any symptoms listed in question 4, PLEASE IMMEDIATELY RETURN TO YOUR VEHICLE and call the office you were heading to for further direction – or you may call 316-321-3300. COVID-19 Testing The following testing procedure is in place at SBA: All patients who are needing COVID-19 swab collection (except for those coming for pre-op) will enter through the SBA Medical Clinic West doors (located on the south side of the building - east of the Emergency Department entrance). Swab collection times will now occur Monday through Friday -- 3:00 to 3:30 PM. All patients are required to do the following PRIOR to coming for a swab: Patients MUST call the Laboratory at 322-4520 to be assigned an appointment time. Patients MUST have a provider order before they call the Laboratory. Patients will not be able to enter the building if they do not have an appointment. Patients must have a mask on at all times. Turnaround time varies based on volume of test being submitted to labs. The COVID-19 swab collection will take place in an enclosed area immediately accessible from the entryway. Staff will be assigned to guide patients to this location and ensure that no lines are formed during the testing time frames. Click here for more information and guidelines on testing from the CDC. back to top Safety Precautions Being Taken at SBA Changes in the SBA Cafe The SBA Café is OPEN but SEATING is closed at this time. Please keep a distance of 6 feet while in line. You must wash hands prior to entering and must always wear a mask. CHAMPSS Program Changes CHAMPSS MEALS WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE AS A PICK UP/TAKE OUT MEAL. How to get a CHAMPSS meal: DO NOT ENTER THE HOSPITAL TO GET A MEAL - This procedure becomes effective on Monday, March 30th The café menu is available online at www.sbamh.com - you can check the online menu and call the Nutrition Services Diet Office at 316-321-5124 with your order. If you do not have access to the online menu, we will offer the daily special you can select when you call to order your meal. This service will be available Monday-Friday only; clients can order and pick up additional meals to cover the weekend. The Department on Aging has agreed to allow CHAMPSS clients to pick-up more than one meal/day. Meals will be packaged and available for pick up on the East side of the hospital outside the café door, near the café windows from 11:00 to 11:15 a.m. Staff will be watching for you and bring your meal to you. Please bring your badge so we can scan to track meals served. The meals you pick up will be deducted from your account. Participants will be able to add future meals to existing accounts when picking up meals. We can take cash, checks or credit cards for the correct amount only. Do not enter the hospital to add meals to your account. Thank you for your cooperation, we are working to continue making CHAMPSS meals available to you while also meeting safety guidelines for all involved! SBA Home Health statement regarding COVID-19 We know you are concerned about the spread of COVID-19 and how it may impact your patients, residents, employees and families. Ensuring patients are cared for in a safe and healthy environment is our priority at Susan B. Allen. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended a variety of steps that we are implementing to help reduce the potential for the virus to enter any facility, community or homes of our home health patients. We have immediately implemented these measures to remain abundantly proactive in preventing the spread of COVID-19. We take daily temperature readings for all employees and when entering a facility or community. We will adhere to policies for screening and monitoring including symptom monitoring and temperature checks. We are monitoring for respiratory symptoms, which include dry cough and shortness of breath for all employees working with patients or in contact with facility staff and visitors. We will keep our staff assignments as consistent as possible in clinical care area. Our team participates in all of the recommended precautions for hand washing and other hygiene etiquette recommended by the CDC. We will reduce any group meetings and unnecessary travel for employees to minimize exposure. If an individual is identified as positive for elevated temperature or respiratory symptoms, our clinical team will be notified immediately for additional screening and follow-up per our COVID-19 screening protocols. This will include informing you if the employee had contact with any of your patients or residents. We realize that you need to implement precautionary measures and we assure you ours are some of the most stringent in the industry. Most of CMS’s guidelines are around restricting visitors who are not care providers and does encourage hospice and home care workers to continue in their care roles as long as they follow the guidelines and use PPE properly. Our team is happy to review these guidelines and discuss our policies. For questions or concerns, please call 316-322-4540. COVID-19 FAQ Find the Frequently Asked Questions from the CDC here. 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