COVID-19 Entrance Screening Procedures
In an effort to provide services to our community while protecting our patients, clients, and employees from unnecessary exposure to COVID-19, the following measures have been implemented at all JCDH facilities:
COVID-19 Screening Questions
Individuals attempting to enter a JCDH facility will be required to answer questions related to symptoms of and exposure to COVID-19 prior to entry. This includes those seeking medical services in our primary care and Specialty Clinics and those seeking non-medical services such as birth and death certificates and Environmental Health services.
Temperature Scan
Individuals attempting to enter a facility will be required to have a temperature scan. Individuals whose temperature is above 100o F will not be allowed entry into a facility with the exception of Western Health Center where we are providing services to sick children. Individuals with appointments for health care services at Central and Eastern Health Centers and Specialty Clinics whose temperature is above 100o F will be evaluated by a nurse and may have to reschedule the appointment.
Visitors Restricted
Visitors are restricted with the exception of a minor child, those who have physical disabilities requiring assistance, or memory disorders. In these cases, one person can accompany the minor child or the individual with physical disabilities or memory disorder. To protect their health and ensure social distancing, other children in a family who do not have an appointment to be seen by a JCDH provider will not be allowed entry into a facility. Entry will be restricted to the child with an appointment and one parent/guardian.
Face Coverings
Individuals entering a JCDH facility and over the age of two years will be required to wear face coverings. The face covering must cover the nose and mouth and remain on throughout the time period inside a facility unless instructed by a JCDH employee to remove such as during an examination by a provider.
Social Distancing
Individuals are to remain at least six feet from others while in the facilities to ensure social distancing. Observe and comply with social distancing controls in place. Observe signage or tape restricting use of certain waiting room chairs and comply with all traffic flow instructions. When markings present on floor, stand on the marked spot. Remain at least six feet from countertops when interacting with employees and speak through any Plexiglas barrier in place.
Hand Hygiene
Practice good hand hygiene by using hand sanitizers located throughout our facilities.