Unity Medical Center Committed to Preventing the Spread of Respiratory Infections to Protect Patients, Visitors and Staff

Proactive screening procedures re-implemented at all hospital entrances and No Visitor Policy in effect to reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses like flu, COVID-19.

Unity Medical Center is continuing to follow CDC guidelines to better protect our patients, staff and visitors. Over the past several months, hospital leaders have been taking proactive steps in preparation for the
potential spread of COVID-19 including regular communications with local and state public health officials, monitoring and conserving the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and reinforcing effective
environmental cleaning policies to support infection control.

In addition to preparedness processes already in place, Unity Medical Center will be re-implementing screening protocols at all hospital entrances as a proactive measure to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses. Unity has also re-implemented a No Visitor Policy. There are situations where exceptions can be made to the visitor policy.

The safety of our patients, visitors and staff is top priority. This protocol is in response to evidence-based CDC guidelines to help prevent further spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses. We feel these measures
are appropriate to keep our patients, visitors and community safe.
Patients and visitors will be directed to use either the Emergency Room entrance or the main entrance of the hospital where they will be screened for signs of illness before being admitted to patient care areas. Screening
personnel will ask questions about recent travel, fever, and any respiratory symptoms.

After screening, patients will be masked and escorted to the desired patient care area.

Face coverings are required while inside Unity Medical Center.
We are asking that patients bring their own mask, if possible, but one will be provided if needed.

For more information, please contact Unity Medical Center at 931-728-6354.