err7ra020 Commonwealth of Virginia Mail - COVID testing at Southern - TOMORROW 8(5/20
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+ Virginia Crews, Robin
COVID tes test 1g at Southern - TOMORROW 8/5/20
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Crews, Robin Tue, Aug 4, 2020 at 10:11 AM
‘To: # SVMHI All Users
Attn: ALL STAFF AND CLIENTS (please share with our clients)
On Wednesday, August 5, 2020 from 12-3:00 PM MAKO Medical Staff
services will be on: to collect specimens for an RNA-PCR test (COVID
testing). These specimens will determine if persons are COVID positive or
negative at that point in time. The results will be returned by Monday,
August 10, 2020. Testing takes approximately 30-45 seconds per individual.
Testing will be conducted outside; the Gazebo area for clients and outside of
our front Lobby for staff.
Please listen for announcements Wednesday morning for time, place and unit or
department.
Staff and clients will be informed of COVID Positive status outcomes only.
If you are not contacted, you may assume you were negative as of the test
date.
Please continue to report to Brenda Allen if you have symptoms for further
directions.
All staff and clients are expected to participate in this event as the Facility is an
outbreak location and the state of Virginia is in an Emergency Status due to
COVID 19.
‘Some things you should know:
1. How long to receive results? We anticipate receiving results on Monday,
8/10/20; however, we need to be flexible as this is a HIGH DEMAND
service.
. Is it mandatory? Yes, we are an outbreak facility which has ceased
admissions until this PPS is completed and the State of Virginia is under
Emergency Management guidance for COVID 19
. Plan for staff who test positive? Staff who test positive will receive results
and will coordinate with the local Virginia Department of Health, our
Southern Infection Control (IC) Coordinator and their own care plans if
Symptomatic.
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