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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates

Pioneers Medical Center COVID Updates

Pioneers Medical Center has updated visitor restrictions in an effort to provide the highest level of care.

Pioneers is a patient and family-centered organization. Under normal circumstances, we welcome patients and visitors.  We understand the value of in-person visits for our patients and residents.

COVID-19 has placed us in a difficult position. As a healthcare organization, we put our patients and their safety first.  We do everything we can to prevent the spread of this virus. Protecting our patients, staff and visitors is our top priority; therefore, anyone entering the building is asked to wear a mask.  We have updated our visitor policy to limit visitors entering the building with the following exceptions:

ALL visitors are required to complete the entrance health screening and those who have symptoms of a respiratory infections (i.e., fever, runny nose, cough, shortness of breath, etc.) are not allowed to enter the facility.

ALL visitors are required to wear a mask while visiting PMC.  Visitors are encouraged to wear their own personal mask. If a visitor does not have a mask, a cloth mask will be provided. The visitor is asked to deposit the mask in the laundry bin upon exit.

Visitors must stay in the patient’s room for the entirety of their visit.

Children under the age of 18 will not be allowed except under extraordinary circumstances.

The visitation depends on the county two week positivity rate, so it is fluid. >10% means no visitation.

If PMC is having an outbreak, no visits.

We encourage you to click on the links below for updates:

 

 

Emergency Department

Pioneers Emergency Department is open 24/7. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms such as shortness of breath and unmanageable fever, please call our Emergency Department before you come to the ER.

Call 911 if you are in respiratory distress. Seek prompt medical attention if your illness is worsening (e.g., difficulty breathing) Please tell dispatch that you are experiencing COVID-type symptoms.

If you are experiencing non-life-threatening symptoms, please contact Meeker Family Health center at 970-878-4014, during normal business hours.

Telehealth Service

To help our patients stay at home, Pioneers has launched a new telehealth service. This service is a video conferencing program that can be done on your cell phone, iPad or computer.

Why Should You Use Telehealth?

Telehealth offers you several important benefits:

By using telehealth, you help keep hospital resources available for people who are seriously ill. You are also potentially limiting the spread of COVID-19 in your community.

The consultation can be used for a range of care options, such as:

It is simple to use and takes a few steps to get started. Call Meeker Family Health Center at 970-878-4014. You will make an appointment and your Medical Assistant will help you receive a link for you to use at your designated appointment time.

At your appointment time:

Does My Insurance Cover Telehealth Visits?

In Colorado, telehealth is covered by all insurance plans. To learn more, contact your insurance company directly. Telehealth visits cost the same as an in-person visit for Medicaid and Medicare patients.

COVID-19 Billing & Insurance

For patients who are self-pay, there will be no cost to patient for COVID-19 testing. For additional information from insurance companies we have contracts with, please see the PDF link below.

COVID-19 Insurance Information from Insurance Companies

We Need Your Help.

As a community, we have to commit to having great personal hygiene and social distancing practices. We ask everyone to do their part.

Personal Hygiene:

Social Distancing:

Pioneers is committed to following the CDC and CDPHE guidelines to take these extra precautions. Additionally, we feel these measures will help keep the Walbridge Wing Residents safer.