Sage Memorial Hospital changes COVID-19 policy
GANADO, Ariz. — Sage Memorial Hospital is implementing new COVID-19 policies. The changes are being made to
reflect the end of the Federal Public Health
Emergency for COVID-19 that occurred on
May 11 as well as the Navajo Nation mask
mandate which was lifted by President Buu
Nygren through Health Emergency Order
May 5.
Beginning May 15, Sage Memorial will
implement the following changes at all of
their facilities:
• Vaccines: The Bivalent vaccine is
provided in the Outpatient Clinic, Monday
through Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. by
appointment or walk-in.
• Screening: All screening requirements
for patients, visitors and employees at all
facilities will be lifted.
• Testing: COVID-19 testing will be
done based on individuals experiencing
flu-like symptoms as determined by the
Outpatient Clinic, Emergency Department
or Medical Telemetry.
• Masks: Patients, visitors, and
employees have the option to wear masks
at our facilities. However, those with flu like symptoms will be required to wear a
mask, which SMH will provide.
“This new policy is intended to provide a
framework for returning our hospital to its
pre-pandemic operations, while still striving
to protect the health of our patients, visitors
and employees,” said Director of Quality
Management Sharon Edison. “Everyone
should always follow basic infection
control measures such as handwashing,
covering up a cough or sneeze and avoiding
crowds when you are sick.”
Sage Memorial Hospital will continue to
monitor both local and national conditions
and will adjust its policies as needed
to comply with local and state health
regulations.
Information provided by Sage Memorial
Hospital.
Sage Memorial Hospital changes COVID-19 policy
GANADO, Ariz. — Sage Memorial Hospital is implementing new COVID-19 policies. The changes are being made to
reflect the end of the Federal Public Health
Emergency for COVID-19 that occurred on
May 11 as well as the Navajo Nation mask
mandate which was lifted by President Buu
Nygren through Health Emergency Order
May 5.
Beginning May 15, Sage Memorial will
implement the following changes at all of
their facilities:
• Vaccines: The Bivalent vaccine is
provided in the Outpatient Clinic, Monday
through Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. by
appointment or walk-in.
• Screening: All screening requirements
for patients, visitors and employees at all
facilities will be lifted.
• Testing: COVID-19 testing will be
done based on individuals experiencing
flu-like symptoms as determined by the
Outpatient Clinic, Emergency Department
or Medical Telemetry.
• Masks: Patients, visitors, and
employees have the option to wear masks
at our facilities. However, those with flu like symptoms will be required to wear a
mask, which SMH will provide.
“This new policy is intended to provide a
framework for returning our hospital to its
pre-pandemic operations, while still striving
to protect the health of our patients, visitors
and employees,” said Director of Quality
Management Sharon Edison. “Everyone
should always follow basic infection
control measures such as handwashing,
covering up a cough or sneeze and avoiding
crowds when you are sick.”
Sage Memorial Hospital will continue to
monitor both local and national conditions
and will adjust its policies as needed
to comply with local and state health
regulations.
Information provided by Sage Memorial
Hospital.