Posts in March, 2020

COVID-19 Guide

Testing Process for COVID-19

Testing Process for COVID-19 COVID-19 Specimen Collection Instructions Approval is required before sending any specimens for testing to IDPH. Contact Infection Prevention Services 217-762-1853 or 217-520-5388 to obtain approval and instructions. All tests should be ordered in Meditech as CORONAVIRUS, NOVEL (IDPH) or COVID 19, QUEST DIAGNOSTICS Testing is not performed at Kirby Medical Center; all tests are send-outs ...

Staff Information for Those Caring for Potential COVID-19 Patients

STAFF INFORMATION FOR THOSE CARING FOR POTENTIAL COVID-19 PATIENTS PPE For entry into patient room: Perform hand hygiene. Don gown, surgical mask/N95, goggles, then gloves. N95 masks are only required if doing aerosol generating procedures such as CPR, suctioning, NG/OG insertion, or if you are present during intubation, extubation, BiPap, Vapotherm and nebulizer treatment. N95 mask should be worn when entering the ...

Letter to the Public COVID- 19

March 19, 2020 Kirby Medical Center, Dewitt-Piatt Health Department, and Piatt County Emergency Management Agency continue to maintain collaborative, regular, daily communication regarding coronavirus, COVID-19. As always, know that we are all working very hard to assure the health and safety of all. Area residents can take many steps to help prevent the spread of illness, including COVID-19. We are receiving updates ...

COVID-19 Visitor Guidelines

KMC COVID-19 GUIDELINES If you have symptoms such as cough, fever, chills, running nose, sore throat, diarrhea, vomiting or muscle aches, you could have a virus. This virus COULD BE COVID-19. While your symptoms could be the cause of many viruses or illnesses, the following precautions must be maintained until you receive your results: Stay home unless your symptoms are emergent: difficulty breathing, chest pain, ...