Pioneers Medical Center is pleased to announce that the latest in digital mammography technology is now available in our radiology department. “Screening mammography is still recognized as the most effective tool available for the early detection of breast cancer,” said Lois Roberts, PMC Mammography Technologist “And according to a recent landmark study, digital mammography offers … Continued
On Tuesday, Feb 10, 2009, Jim Branch of ExxonMobil presented donations to assist with EMT services and the Industrial Medicine program offered at the PMC Campus and the Piceance Creek Clinic. In the past ExxonMobil has also donated equipment, such as an audiology booth and a defibulator. (From left to right: Christy Atwood, Manager Meeker … Continued
Last Thursday, at the monthly Pioneers Medical Center Board of Directors meeting, the Board approved the 2009 Management Plan and Budget, and the purchase of Digital Mammography equipment. The 2009 Management Plan identifies the major areas of focus for the coming year. Some highlights from the Plan are: Ensure local access to primary care and … Continued
Last Thursday, at the monthly Pioneers Medical Center Board of Directors meeting, the Board approved the purchase of a multi-slice Computerized Tomography (CT) Scanner. Currently, PMC utilizes a single-slice CT Scanner. “A multi-slice scanner will improve diagnosis time and enhance accuracy,” stated John Kapushion, PMC Radiology Manager. The new CT Scanner demonstrates how technologic innovations … Continued
It has been busy at Pioneers Medical Center. In the past few weeks PMC has passed their three-year Trauma Survey, been re-certified for mammography services, received a $50,000 grant and celebrated employees with 25 years of service. On April 30, 2009, PMC had an on-site visit from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment … Continued
Thursday, May 22, 2008 during the Pioneers Medical Center Board of Directors monthly meeting Richard Ellsworth, Patrick Hooker and Tom Allen took the oath to serve on the PMC Board of Directors. In April of even numbered years, the Eastern Rio Blanco Healthcare Services District (Healthcare District) holds a public election for seats to the … Continued
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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:
Emergency Department: Patients are limited to one visitor. This visitor is required to remain in the room with the patient at all times and must contact Emergency Department Staff prior to exiting the patient’s room. Visitors will be escorted in-and-out of the Emergency Department.
Inpatients: One visitor, designated at the time of admission, is allowed for patients admitted to the inpatient floor.
End-of-life care: Two visitors are allowed simultaneously. Other family members must remain outside of the facility, rotating in-and-out of the patient’s room.
One visitor is allowed to accompany a patient during hospital discharge.
Two designated primary caregivers will be allowed for the duration of pediatric hospital stays; however, only one primary caregiver should be present in the hospital, if possible.
Patients undergoing surgery/procedures may have one visitor who must leave the hospital as soon as possible after the surgery/procedure.
One visitor will be permitted to accompany a patient to facilitate care or treatment in areas that include: the clinic, lab, radiology and surgery/procedure.
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 Walbridge Wing continues to be under a NO visitor policy as per the Governor’s orders.
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