Batesville, IN—As of now, Margaret Mary Health reports there are no confirmed COVID-19 patients, but thanks to the efforts of many, It is actively preparing in the background should the need arise.
Margaret Mary Health has procedures in place to treat our patients and we are continually updating information about COVID-19 to share with our community. It is utilizing the Indiana State Department of Health testing algorithm for any patient who may be considered a potential COVID-19 Person Under Investigation (PUI). If you are experiencing fever and/or signs of a lower respiratory illness, It asks you to follow the protocols listed below.
Advanced Visitor Restrictions
For the protection and safety of our patients, team members and the community, we have made the decision to implement the following advanced visitor restrictions until further notice:
- NO VISITORS are allowed in any MMH facility.
- Patients may have ONE healthy (no fever, cough or respiratory symptoms) adult accompany them in the following scenarios:
- Pediatric patients
- Maternity patients
- Patients with dementia
- Surgical patients or patients receiving sedation
- Patients who need assistance ambulating
- Visitors will only be allowed to enter through the Main Lobby and ER
- Visitors will be screened by MMH personnel before being allowed into the facility (respiratory symptoms or possible exposure including cough, fever, shortness of breath).
- No visitors under the age of 18 will be permitted (including the children of OB patients).
- Use of MMH’s Cafe will be closed to the public and limited to staff, patients and visitors of patients.
- All MMH-sponsored community classes and support groups will be suspended through May 1 and will be reassessed at that time.
