Skip to main content
Facebook Twitter RSS

COVID

For the protection and safety of patients, visitors and staff, Labette Health has implemented many safety precautions and universal protections:

Patient Care & Safety at All Locations

  • Patients are expected to wear their own mask. Patients who do not have a mask will be given one to wear.
  • Patients will be screened upon entry to each location.
  • Patients experiencing COVID-19 symptoms will be referred to the Parsons Fever Clinic, Independence Fever Clinic or for a Telehealth visit.

Visitor Safety in Clinics

  • Two visitors per patient
  • Visitors will be screened upon entry to each location.
  • Visitors who are sick will not be allowed into clinics.
  • Visitors are expected to wear their own mask.
  • Visitors must wash their hands or use sanitizer before and after entering clinical areas and waiting rooms.

Visitor Safety in Hospital

  • Visitors will be screened upon entry.
  • Visitors must wear a mask at all times.
  • Two visitors per patient.
  • End-of-life circumstances: patient’s care team will discuss with their family for additional visitors.
  • Suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients will not be allowed visitors.

Surgical Patient Safety

  • Your surgeon or a member of our surgical staff will visit with you regarding your COVID safety protocols.

Surgery Visitor Safety

  • Instructions will be provided upon arrival or given to the patient prior to the scheduled procedure.

Facility & Environmental Safety

  • Waiting areas are arranged for social distancing.
  • Clinics will stagger scheduled appointments.
  • When necessary, patients may be asked to remain in their vehicle for their appointment.
  • Controlled access entries to our hospital and clinics.
  • All Labette Health Clinics are designated NON-COVID Care areas, with the exception of Parsons Fever Clinic, Independence Fever Clinic, Parsons Emergency Room and Independence Emergency Room.
  • Infection prevention protocols: Daily intensive sanitizing and housekeeping measures throughout all Labette Health facilities and after each patient visit.

Healthcare Worker Safety

  • All staff are screened at the beginning of their work shift.
  • All staff must wear masks at all times.
  • Sufficient resources of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are available to all staff and are worn according to protocols of patient care.