MHP COVID-19 Daily Update

DATE: April 29, 2020

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  • GENERAL UPDATES FOR THE PUBLIC:
    • IU lab testing: We sent our first two specimens to the IU lab. The turnaround time was very good comparatively to our other options.
    • Masks: Due to carbon dioxide exposure, it is not recommended to mask a child under the age of 2.
  • SUPPLY UPDATES:
    • We need your empty hand sanitizer bottles. We are making our own hand sanitizer and need your empty containers in order to reuse.
    • Do you have items that you would like to donate? (hand sanitizer, masks, respirators, gloves, N95, bouffant caps, or gowns). If so, please contact Angela Gill (agill@majorhospital.org)
    • Food Donations: Several community supporters have called to offer to donate food for our staff and physicians. Some are also doing it as a way to support those restaurants who are struggling to stay afloat while they are only open for carryout. We are extremely grateful for all the community support and selfless gestures. If you would like to find out more information, please contact Angela Gill (agill@majorhospital.org).
  • PATIENTS TREATED AT OUR RESPIRATORY CLINIC LOCATIONS:
    • Priority Care located at 30 W. Rampart Road: Priority Care treated 7 patients yesterday with respiratory signs/symptoms. Priority Care is open 7AM-7PM Monday through Friday and 8AM-2PM on Saturdays and Sundays.
    • Washington St. Clinic located at 157 W. Washington St: Washington St Clinic treated 8 patients yesterday with respiratory signs/symptoms. Washington St. Clinic is open 8AM to 4:30PM Monday through Friday.
  • MHP TESTING STATUS:
  • TESTING AVAILABILITY:
    • Number of available swabs/media for testing: 491 (plus an additional 300+ GuideMed tests between Priority Care/Washington St Clinic).
  • MHP INPATIENT STATUS:
    • Current number of 3rd floor inpatients: 21
    • Current number of patients with respiratory related diagnoses: 19 (5 patients on a critical care vent and 0 on BiPap and 1 on a trilogy device)
    • Number of available beds: 19
    • Number of inpatients in the ACC unit: 8 with 14 beds available
  • MHP EMERGENCY DEPT STATUS:
    • Number of ER patients in last 24 hours: 48
    • Number of ER patients with respiratory signs/symptoms: 9 (representing 19%)
  • RESOURCES: