West Tennessee Healthcare announces changes in their visitation policy due to COVID-19.
To visit Jackson-Madison County General or other West Tennessee Healthcare facilities, visitors will undergo a screening before going inside.
Visitors will be asked questions regarding travel, if they’re feeling any symptoms, and may have their temperature taken.
According to Amy Garner, communications and compliance officer, the changes are to protect the hospital staff and patients.
Screenings take place at six Jackson-Madison County General Hospital entrances.
Visitors may also notice some waiting room closures, dining option changes, and limitations on visitors allowed in a patient’s room.
For example, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, there will be screenings taking place at the following locations:
· Main Entrance (revolving doors) 5 a.m. – 8 p.m.
· Garage One entrance on the first floor 5 a.m. – 8 p.m.
· Walkway from the Medical Office Building over Forest Avenue 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
· Patient Discharge (Forest Avenue) 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
· Entrance near Ayers Children’s Medical Center (Forest Avenue) 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
· Emergency Room main entrance 24 hours
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