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Home About Us CMH Alert – COVID-19 Precautions We Are Taking

Precautions We Are Taking

 

Life happens. So we want you to know we’re open for more than Coronavirus Care.

We’re open. We’re available. We’re ready to serve and take care of you.

Much about life has changed because of COVID-19, but some things haven’t: If you experience a serious injury or health crisis, such as a potential stroke or heart attack, you should still call 911 right away.

Increased safety precautions during the coronavirus

At Central Maine Healthcare (Central Maine Medical Center, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital) we are committed to keeping patients safe and protected at all times. Our enhanced safety protocols follow guidelines set forth by the CDC and are designed to help keep COVID-19 from spreading. Here are just some of the ways that we are doing that, beginning when you walk in the door:

  • All patients, visitors and staff are screened for symptoms
  • Everyone who enters our facilities is documented in case contact tracing is needed
  • We have controlled entry points to prevent unscreened individuals from coming inside
  • Masks are required at all times inside to reduce the spread of the virus. If you do not have a mask, we will provide one for you.
  • Thorough cleaning and sanitizing of patient care areas by specially trained staff
  • All patient-facing staff use appropriate personal protective equipment and are monitored for proper use
  • Social distancing is required inside our facilities
  • Additional precautions include:
    • Those needing emergency care, such as for a broken bone or abdominal pain, are treated separately from respiratory/COVID patients.
    • Patients with respiratory or suspected COVID symptoms are immediately shown to a private room in a separate part of our EDs
  • Visitors to our hospitals are restricted to further reduce the risk of viral spread

Increased hospital sanitation

We are diligently cleaning and disinfecting every patient room and all frequently touched surfaces. Additionally, our healthcare professionals are:

  • Using protective equipment to avoid spreading infections among patients
  • Following strict hygiene and handwashing protocols

Trained infectious disease control specialists

Even before COVID-19, our healthcare professionals, including our ER teams, received training in infectious disease control. Because we deal with communicable diseases on a daily basis, we know how to treat and manage infectious illnesses while minimizing risk to patients and caregivers.

If you or someone in your family has a non life-threatening illness or injury requiring emergency care, you can also opt for one of our Maine Urgent Care locations, or even register for a “virtual visit” at urgent care. Additionally, our provider practices now offer Telehealth  and virtual options to their patients. Learn more about your options for care by visiting our Access to Care page.

 

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