The Incident Command Task Force, led by Clarke
County Hospital, was activated on March 2nd, 2020. Members of the Task Force
Include: Clarke County Hospital, Clarke County Emergency Management, Clarke County Public Health, City of Osceola, Clarke and Murray Community School Districts, Clarke County Supervisors, Law Enforcement, Osceola Fire Department, Southern Hills Specialty Care, and Osceola Foods
The
Task Force meets virtually on a weekly basis, coordinating the delivery of PPE,
developing community communications, developing and instituting infection
prevention protocols, and structuring a vaccine delivery system that is
efficient and patient-friendly.
The
COVID-19 situation is fluid, and the Task Force's preparation will be adjusted
accordingly as new information is received from State and Federal health
organizations. We all recognize that COVID-19 is a health threat throughout the
world. However, preparation, implementing proper prevention criteria, and developing
a vaccination process will go far in limiting community spread in Clarke
County.
Patients Accessing our Facility
CCH will begin to inform the public that
patients who are experiencing flu-like symptoms (cough, fever, congestion, sore
throat) should call the Hospital prior to coming in to see a provider. The
patient will be asked several travel screening questions, and based on the risk
assessment, the patient may be given specific instructions on how/where to
enter the Hospital, Emergency Department, or Clinic.