Situation Update - VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System http://www.cleveland.va.gov/CLEVELAND/emergency/index.asp Current Operating Status Thu, 19 Nov 2020 14:55:00 EST Situation Update - VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System http://www.cleveland.va.gov/CLEVELAND/emergency/index.asp DATE:  November 20, 2020
FROM:  Executive Director
SUBJECT:  VANEOHS COVID-19 Status
TO:  VANEOHS Employees, Veterans, Contractors & Visitors

ACCESS:

  • Access to VANEOHS facilities is limited to on-duty employees, Veterans with a scheduled appointment or those going to the emergency room, and approved visitors and contractors.
  • Access is limited to one main entrance for all facilities with the exception of an employee entrance for the Cleveland VA Medical Center from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • The Cleveland VA Medical Center’s CARES Tower entrances are closed.
  • The Cleveland VA Medical Center’s Emergency Department entrance is for ambulance and patient drop-off only.
  • Persons entering/re-entering facilities consent to medical screening by staff. Refusal of consent to the medical screening is basis for denial of admittance. 
  • Non-healthcare masks are required upon entering facilities.


VISITATION:

  • Visitors who screen positive for COVID-19 symptoms or exposures will not be allowed.
  • Visitors under the age of 18 will not be allowed.
  • No Visitors for long term care residential units and those in CARES Tower, except in a compassionate care situation as deemed appropriate by the Veteran’s medical team. If deemed appropriate by the medical team, no more than two (2) visitors per-patient at a time.
  • No visitation for acute inpatients except for in a compassionate care situation.
  • Visitation is not allowed for COVID-19 Positive patients. Virtual methods of communication will be offered.    
  • For outpatient appointments and outpatient procedures companions are encouraged to remain in their vehicles or outside the building for the duration of the Veteran’s appointment/procedure. Attempts will be made to connect companions to the appointment remotely through video or phone. If the Veteran requires a companion’s assistance, one (1) companion will be allowed access to the building after passing screening but will not be able to go into the treatment room or to the patient room/floor unless clinically indicated and necessary.


DELIVERIES:

  • Deliveries of essential items are permissible for inpatients.  Nursing units will be responsible for coordinating pick-up of these items with the family and wiping down electronic devices prior to delivering to patients.

Jill K. Dietrich, JD, MBA, FACHE
Executive Director        

]]> 1201119145557 Thu, 19 Nov 2020 14:55:00 EST Situation Update - VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System http://www.cleveland.va.gov/CLEVELAND/emergency/index.asp DATE:  September 17, 2020

FROM:  Executive Director

SUBJECT:  VANEOHS COVID-19 Status

TO:  VANEOHS Employees, Veterans, Contractors & Visitors

  1. ACCESS:
  • Access to VANEOHS facilities is limited to on-duty employees, Veterans with a scheduled appointment or those going to the emergency room, and approved visitors and contractors.    
  • Access is limited to one main entrance for all facilities with the exception of an employee entrance for the Cleveland VA Medical Center from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • The Cleveland VA Medical Center’s CARES Tower entrances are closed.
  • The Cleveland VA Medical Center’s Emergency Department entrance is for ambulance and patient drop-off only.
  • Persons entering/re-entering facilities consent to medical screening by staff. Refusal of consent to the medical screening is basis for denial of admittance. 
  • Non-healthcare masks are required upon entering facilities. Gaiters, bandanas, masks with vents and face shields are not considered appropriate face coverings.
  1. VISITATION:
  • Visitors who screen positive for COVID-19 symptoms or exposures will not be allowed.
  • Visitors under the age of 18 will not be allowed.
  • No Visitors for long term care residential units, except in a compassionate care situation as deemed appropriate by the Veteran’s medical team. If deemed appropriate by the medical team, no more than two (2) visitors per-patient at a time.
  • Inpatients may identify one (1) visitor upon admission who will be permitted to visit for the duration of the Veteran’s stay. Visitation access is non-transferable. Visitation is dependent on COVID-19 Screening upon entry to the building.
  • Visitation is not allowed for COVID-19 Positive patients except for compassionate care situations as determined by the Veteran’s medical team.
  • For outpatient appointments and outpatient procedures companions are encouraged to remain in their vehicles or outside the building for the duration of the Veteran’s appointment/procedure. Attempts will be made to connect companions to the appointment remotely through video or phone. If the Veteran requires a companion’s assistance, one (1) companion will be allowed access to the building after passing screening but will not be able to go into the treatment room or to the patient room/floor unless clinically indicated and necessary.
  1. DELIVERIES:
  • Deliveries of essential items are permissible for inpatients.  Nursing units will be responsible for coordinating pick-up of these items with the family and wiping down electronic devices prior to delivering to patients.


Jill K. Dietrich, JD, MBA, FACHE
Executive Director        

]]> 1201117135416 Tue, 17 Nov 2020 13:54:00 EST Situation Update - VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System http://www.cleveland.va.gov/CLEVELAND/emergency/index.asp To limit the exposure to and transmission of COVID-19 for our patient population and staff, access and visitor restrictions are in place.  Please see VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System's visitor restrictions here.  Outpatient clinics are open for urgent, in-person care.  VANEOHS will continue to encourage Veterans to use VA's online resources for routine or non-urgent care.  All facilities have one entry point with screening precautions.  If Veterans have a fever, cough or shortness of breath VA asks that they stay at home and contact their Primary Care Provider for guidance on the management of their symptoms.  Veterans can also call tele-triage at 1-888-350-3100 for general questions.  As a reminder, the Cleveland VA Medical Center's Emergency Department remains open for emergent care.        

]]> 1200430085904 Thu, 30 Apr 2020 08:59:00 EDT Situation Update - VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System http://www.cleveland.va.gov/CLEVELAND/emergency/index.asp To limit the exposure to and transmission of COVID-19 for our patient population and staff, we’ve increased access and visitor restrictions and converted eight outpatient locations to tele-triage only.  Please see our visitor restrictions here and more information on our tele-triage clinics here.  VANEOHS’s main medical center in Cleveland and the outpatient clinics in Akron, Canton, Parma, Mansfield and Youngstown will take over all in-person operations for the healthcare system and are limited to one entry point with screening precautions.  The Lake County, Lorain County, New Philadelphia, East Liverpool, McCafferty, Ravenna, Sandusky, and Warren facilities will move to telephone and video appointments only.  Veterans should contact their closest VA facility for guidance.  They can also call tele-triage at 1-888-350-3100 for general questions.  As a reminder, our emergency department at the Cleveland VA Medical Center remains open for emergent care.        

]]> 1200322114743 Sun, 22 Mar 2020 11:47:00 EDT Situation Update - VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System http://www.cleveland.va.gov/CLEVELAND/emergency/index.asp Director statement regarding reporting for duty:
All facilities of the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center are operating on their normal schedules. Employees are expected to adhere to the routine notification process if unable to report for duty. 

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Ebola Status Update

The Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center is currently following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines to detect potential Ebola cases to protect our Veterans and train employees to respond appropriately.

All facilities of the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center are operating on their normal schedules.

For more information, visit:

http://www.publichealth.va.gov/ebola/

www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/

http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/pdf/what-need-to-know-ebola.pdf

]]> 1141016105111 Thu, 16 Oct 2014 10:51:00 EDT Situation Update - Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center http://www.cleveland.va.gov/CLEVELAND/emergency/index.asp

Ebola Status Update

The Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center is currently following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines to detect potential Ebola cases to protect our Veterans and train employees to respond appropriately.

 

All facilities of the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center are operating on their normal schedules.

 

For more information, visit:

http://www.publichealth.va.gov/ebola/

www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/

http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/pdf/what-need-to-know-ebola.pdf

]]> 1141016104839 Thu, 16 Oct 2014 10:48:00 EDT Situation Update - Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center http://www.cleveland.va.gov/CLEVELAND/emergency/index.asp All facilities of the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center are operating on their normal schedules.

]]> 1140414133252 Mon, 14 Apr 2014 13:32:00 EDT Situation Update - Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center http://www.cleveland.va.gov/CLEVELAND/emergency/index.asp At this time, all Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center facilties and clinics are fully operational.

]]> 1140204142937 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 14:29:00 EST Situation Update - Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center http://www.cleveland.va.gov/CLEVELAND/emergency/index.asp At this time, all Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center facilties and clinics are fully operational.

]]> 1140124155406 Fri, 24 Jan 2014 15:54:00 EST Situation Update - Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center http://www.cleveland.va.gov/CLEVELAND/emergency/index.asp At this time, all Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center facilties and clinics are fully operational.

]]> 1140106081543 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 08:15:00 EST Situation Update - Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center http://www.cleveland.va.gov/CLEVELAND/emergency/index.asp At this time, all Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center facilties and clinics are fully operational.

]]> 1131226102002 Thu, 26 Dec 2013 10:20:00 EST Situation Update - Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center http://www.cleveland.va.gov/CLEVELAND/emergency/index.asp At this time, all Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center facilties and clinics are fully operational.

]]> 1131209114910 Mon, 09 Dec 2013 11:49:00 EST Situation Update - Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center http://www.cleveland.va.gov/CLEVELAND/emergency/index.asp At this time, all Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center facilties and clinics are fully operational.

]]> 1130829112334 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 11:23:00 EDT Situation Update - Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center http://www.cleveland.va.gov/CLEVELAND/emergency/index.asp The telephone system at Youngstown is currently unavailable. If you need to reach them, please call Wade Park at 216-791-3800 and ask to be transferred to the Youngstown Clinic.

At this time, all Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center facilties and clinics are fully operational.

]]> 1130829091528 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 09:15:00 EDT Situation Update - Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center http://www.cleveland.va.gov/CLEVELAND/emergency/index.asp At this time, all Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center facilties and clinics are fully operational.

]]> 1130511160426 Sat, 11 May 2013 16:04:00 EDT Situation Update - Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center http://www.cleveland.va.gov/CLEVELAND/emergency/index.asp The Cleveland VAMC Medical Center and Clinics are open for normal hours and are 100% operational.

]]> 1121030091809 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:18:00 EDT Situation Update - Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center http://www.cleveland.va.gov/CLEVELAND/emergency/index.asp All hospital and clinic hours remain open and operational.

]]> 1120112120358 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:03:00 EST Situation Update - Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center http://www.cleveland.va.gov/CLEVELAND/emergency/index.asp The ClevelandVAMC is experiencing intermittent issues with the main phone line at Wade Park: 216-791-3800. If you have trouble reaching the hospital using this number, please use our toll free number, which has been unaffected by our recent outage: 877-838-8262.

All hospital and clinic hours remain open and operational.

Thank you and sorry again for any inconvenience.

]]> 1120112111213 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:12:00 EST Situation Update - Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center http://www.cleveland.va.gov/CLEVELAND/emergency/index.asp All facilities of the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center are operating on their normal schedules.

]]> 1110719174723 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:47:00 EDT Situation Update - Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center http://www.cleveland.va.gov/CLEVELAND/emergency/index.asp All facilities of the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center are operating on their normal schedules.

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