Batesville, IN—Friday, Margaret Mary Health received confirmation from Christ Hospital in Cincinnati that a Franklin County resident who was transferred from MMH’s emergency services department has been tested and confirmed positive for COVID-19.
“While it’s difficult to report we’ve had a patient confirmed positive for COVID-19, we’ve been preparing for this and we stand ready to serve our community during this difficult time,” said MMH President and CEO Tim Putnam. “We’ve notified all employees who came into contact with the patient and have taken precautions to minimize exposure.”
In an effort to improve access to care and separate MMH’s ill patients from its healthy patients, MMH announced that they have opened an Acute Care Extension Site at Batesville Primary School on Thursday. Through the use of the school’s telehealth equipment, MMH nurses are able to virtually connect patients with healthcare providers at another location. Patients with symptoms of fever, as well as as well as respiratory issues, including coughing, wheezing or shortness of breath will be met outside this location for care.
