Ascension limiting elective services, expanding visitor restrictions – Journal Times

Each facility has an established Emergency Operations Plan with individualized plans for a number of scenarios, including pandemics.

Ascension is committed to regularly communicating with the care team members across all markets and settings.

This includes keeping the care team informed with regular communication on the latest information related to COVID-19.

Facilities have activated emergency response protocols which utilize the Incident Command System. ICS is a standardized system to allow efficient management and communication with internal and external agencies.

Updating infection prevention protocols for coronavirus

Ascensions infection prevention specialists work closely with the CDC and local public health authorities to follow proper infection control precautions and protocols to protect patients, visitors and associates, including any additional measures to consider implementing. It is possible that the CDC may modify recommended procedures as they learn more about this virus.

How can individuals best protect themselves and others from the coronavirus?

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Ascension limiting elective services, expanding visitor restrictions - Journal Times