Batesville, IN—As a result of the consistent decline in patients in the community presenting with COVID-19 symptoms, the last day for appointments at the Acute Care Extension Site at the Batesville Primary School will be today. Beginning Monday, appointments for all ill patients, including those with COVID-19-like symptoms, will be scheduled at the Margaret Mary Orthopaedic and Specialty Center located on State Route 129.
MMH wants to reassure the community the health, well-being, and safety of every patient, visitor, and team member is of the highest priority. During this pandemic, MMH is adhering to the guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and taking extra precautions to limit the potential exposure and spread of the virus, including:
- Masking all patients and team members
- Screening all patients and team members for illness as they enter any MMH facility
- Enforcing enhanced visitor restrictions to limit the number of individuals entering the facility
- Extensively cleaning exam rooms and equipment between each patient
- Routinely disinfecting common areas throughout the day
- Adjusting appointment schedules to limit patient-to-patient interaction
- Establishing COVID and Non-COVID care zones to prevent cross-contamination
- Providing social distancing visual cues in waiting rooms and registration areas
If you are experiencing symptoms and need guidance on when to seek medical care, please call the MMH COVID-19 Hotline at 812.933.5556.
