Penn Medicine Rushing to Open Part of New Hospital to Deal With COVID-19 Patients A Penn Medicine spokesperson said they hope to make 119 hospital beds available by … David Herman, infectious diseases committee chair at Penn Medicine Princeton Health, stated in an email on Tuesday, ”We remain confident that our clinical staff is well equipped to identify, isolate, and treat patients with COVID-19 while simultaneously helping to prevent exposure to others.”
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All of our ED rooms are private, and patients who are suspected of being infected do not share waiting areas or bathroom facilities with other patients. For that reason, and in light of the fact that there continue to be "hotspots" of COVID-19 throughout the country, Exceptions will be made for patients who need a visitor because of disability or other significant issue. Visitors will be required to complete health screening procedures upon entry, have periodic monitoring and restrict mobility as much as possible while at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center. Penn Medicine Princeton Health
We are requiring all patients and visitors to wear a face covering or mask to help slow the spread of COVID-19. At Penn Medicine Princeton Health, your health and well-being is our life's work. At Princeton Health, safety is our top priority. As the number of COVID-19 positive patients declines in New Jersey and at our hospital, we are working to balance the benefits of allowing more visitors with continuing to reduce patients’ and staff members’ risk of exposure. Princeton Health President and CEO Barry Rabner expresses our gratitude for this evening’s overwhelming and tremendous show of support from those who put their lives on the line everyday. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we have limited visitation at our facilities because reducing the number of people on-site can reduce the risk of patients and staff becoming exposed to and/or infected with the virus. All rights reserved.Watch Laura and her son as they reflect on Laura's recovery from COVID-19Watch our web chat on building your own resilience during the COVID-19 crisis and beyondUPDATED July 27: Updates related to COVID-19 and visitation
Please know that we are dedicated to supporting you and your family during this challenging time—and we want to keep you safe.While we understand the importance of having visitors accompany patients during visits to doctors, the laboratory and other outpatient facilities and offices, we are committed to protecting our staff and patients from potential exposure to COVID-19. Again, we recognize the importance of visitors during these appointments and will revisit and update this policy as soon as it is safe to do so.© Copyright 2020 Penn Medicine Princeton Health. DISCLAIMER: The documents and information available here were prepared (in March-April 2020) by Penn Medicine for medical professionals working within and in affiliation with Penn Medicine, and are being made available for informational purposes only, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, a declared public health emergency in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the United States. We continue to take advantage of applications such as FaceTime or Zoom to connect health care members to patients and their families and representatives. All rights reserved.UPDATED July 27: Updates related to COVID-19 and visitation However, we also know that visits from loved ones can have a positive effect on patients’ well-being. That mission has not changed in the face of a pandemic, but has instead become even more affirmed in everything we do. We are thankful for your ongoing patience and cooperation as we all work together to create a safe environment where we can continue to provide high quality care to our patients. After careful consideration by our infectious disease experts and other members of the clinical staff, we are implementing the following updated visitation policy effective today, July 1, 2020.We understand that this is a stressful time for our patients and their families, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout this section, you will find information about safety protocols, how to access in-person as well as virtual services, visitation, and more.Watch Claire share her story about recovering from COVID-19 at PMCWatch our web chat on dealing with stress during COVID-19© Copyright 2020 Penn Medicine Princeton Health.
AN IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT PRINCETON’S PLANS FOR FALL 2020. These will be decided on a case-by-case basis by the screeners in collaboration with the unit manager when necessary. Princeton Medical Center Foundation (formerly Princeton HealthCare System Foundation) was established in 1978 to support the advancement of University Medical Center at Princeton, now known as Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center.