Coronavirus Update

What we're doing to keep you safe

As global and domestic cases of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) rise, we have implemented additional measures at our hospitals and clinics to protect the health of everyone we serve.

We have COVID-19 screening protocols in place at our facilities for all patients, visitors and staff.
We are actively monitoring updates and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), state and local health departments.
We have procedures in place should a patient present with symptoms.
We are also carefully monitoring supply chain issues to preserve adequate personal protection equipment (PPE) and other supplies for our staff and ill patients as demand increases.

Temporary Visitor Restrictions

How to Protect Yourself

Symptoms of COVID-19

If You're Experiencing Symptoms

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Temporary visitor restrictions

Visiting Hours: Daily 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Upon Entry

You will be screened for symptoms of illness
Masks are required at all time and must cover the mouth and nose

THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE HOSPITAL, MEDICAL PAVILION OR LIFE CENTER

NO CHILDREN under the age of 18 years old, unless they have a physician's appointment
NO ADDITIONAL CHILDREN are allowed to accompany those with a doctor's appointment or for any other reason
People with flu-like or respiratory symptoms, diarrhea or vomiting
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Loss of smell or taste
- Sore throat
- Flu-like symptoms (chills, sweating, fatigue, muscle aches)
- Diarrhea

IF YOU ARE VISITING A PATIENT, PLEASE OBSERVE THESE GUIDELINES

NO VISITORS are allowed for COVID-positive or COVID-suspected patients
ONLY ONE DESIGNATED VISITOR is allowed per non-COVID patient stay is hospitalized or per visit if having a clinical appointment, with the following exceptions:
- Two parents/guardians are allowed for pediatric and NICU infants (only visitor at a time)
- Two visitors are allowed for end of life patients
- Two support visitors for obstetrics and labor and delivery (same two from admission to discharge)
An overnight visitor is allowed for the following patients:
- Labor & Delivery/Postpartum
- Pediatric/NICU for rooming-in
- End of life
- Rehabilitation as specified by their discharge plan
NO VISITORS are allowed in the nourishment areas on patient units. Waiting areas will remain closed with the exception of procedural or Emergency Department areas.
NO VISITORS are allowed in the treatment areas of the Life Center and Medical Pavilion for patients receiving medical or radiation therapies.

Support personnel are able to accompany individuals with disabilities who are seeking medical care.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation. We value you and your loved ones.

How to protect yourself

COVID-19 is spread through person-to-person contact and by coming into contact with infected surfaces. You can help protect yourself and limit the spread of disease with these tips:

Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Stay home when you are sick.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and always after using the bathroom, before eating and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of infection with the new coronavirus can be mild to severe and include:

Fever
Cough
Shortness of breath

Symptoms may appear 14 days after exposure.

Those with underlying medical conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes or chronic lung disease should take extra precautions to avoid unnecessary exposure.

Learn more about symptoms from the CDC.

If you're experiencing COVID-19 symptoms

Call your doctor

Call your doctor if:

You have symptoms and
Have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19 or
Have recently traveled from an area with widespread or ongoing community spread of COVID-19 as outlined by CDC

If your symptoms are severe, seek emergency care or call 911.

Call the Emergency Room in advance or tell the 911 dispatch operator that you think may have been exposed to COVID-19 and describe the symptoms you are experiencing.

Your doctor must provide an order for testing in advance of your arrival.

In Colorado: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has established testing standards.
In Montana: The Montana Department of Health and Human Services has testing criteria that is being managed at the county level.

Virtual options for care

Consider using SCL Health’s Right Care virtual options.

E-visits
You’ll answer a series of questions about your medical history and current symptoms. An SCL Health provider can help assess your symptoms based on the most recent updates from the CDC.

This option costs $35 and is not covered by insurance.

You will only be charged for the e-visit if a diagnosis is made and treatment options suggested. If you are referred to an in-person physician visit, you will not be charged for the e-visit. Learn more.
Video Visits
You can meet by video with SCL Health physicians currently available for video visit appointments.

For existing appointments and when clinically appropriate, you can request to convert your in-person visit to a video visit. The video visit process is different by state:
- In Colorado: Request a video visit with an SCL Health provider when you call to make an appointment. More than 200 providers in Colorado are able to host video visits.
- In Montana: Schedule a video visit online through MyChart. Learn more.

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