“With the fall flu season upon us, this is a great time
to remind everyone in our community to make an
appointment for a screening or check-up they may have
missed or put off due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said
CalvertHealth President and CEO Dean Teague.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic,
CalvertHealth has updated its visitor policy for
the medical center. Patients to the Emergency
Department are now allowed one (1) support
person to accompany them for the duration of the
Emergency Department stay. For the most up-todate
information on our visitor policy, please visit
CalvertHealthMedicine.org/Covid-19.
“Patients are waiting too long to seek the
care they need due to concerns about
exposing themselves to COVID-19,” said
Teague. “I cannot emphasize enough the
time and attention we pay to safety. It is
our top priority at all times.”
He went on to add, “I want residents
to feel comfortable seeking the medical
treatment they need. At the same time, I
want to remind people that timeliness is
important. Small issues can quickly
become more serious if they are not
addressed effectively.”
CalvertHealth has put in place
numerous precautions (see list at right)
throughout the health system including
the medical center, our physician
practices, outpatient clinics, services
and surgery center.
Now that elective procedures and other
outpatient services have resumed, our
message to the community is: “We’re here,
we’re ready and we’re able to take care of
you just like we’ve always been.”
CalvertHealth has taken every possible precaution to protect you and
our healthcare workers. Here are just a few of the things we’re doing to
protect your health and deliver high-quality care:
- Following all Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) guidance and increasing our
already stringent cleanliness practices, including
using state-of-the-art UV technology
- Providing personal protective equipment (PPE)
to our healthcare workers and face coverings to
any patients that do not have their own
- Practicing social distancing by scheduling
appointments to limit the number of patients
and employees in an area and using telemedicine
and other advances to provide access to care
from the convenience of your home or office
COVID-19 TESTING & INFORMATION
If you need to be tested for COVID-19, contact
your healthcare provider for more information.
Testing is available with an order at the VEIP
station in Prince Frederick. ChoiceOne Urgent
Care in Prince Frederick is offering drive-thru
rapid testing, an appointment is required.
For more information, or if you do not have a
healthcare provider, contact our community
hotline at 410.535.8469 or visit our website at
CalvertHealthMedicine.org/Covid-19.
To learn more go to:
CalvertHealthMedicine.org/OurPledge