UVM Health Network: We’re ready, safe and open for you

by John R. Brumsted, MD, President and CEO, The UVM Health Network Across our network, we’re welcoming back patients for non-urgent and elective appointments and procedures, including procedures requiring a hospital stay. We’re starting with those that had been postponed by COVID-19.

I want you to know that we are taking every possible step to make sure you and your families are safe when you see us again. As part of our commitment to safety and high-quality patient care, we’d like to introduce some of the changes you’ll experience during your next appointment.

What Has Changed?

We are taking extra precautions to provide safe, high-quality care for you and your family, and to serve the needs of our entire community.

Social Distancing Fewer appointments at one time Appointments New processes for checking-in Visitor Restrictions Unless assistance is needed, only the patient is allowed into facilities

Screening Screening at building entrances Masks Masks are required Testing COVID testing and quarantine before certain procedures

Cleaning & Sanitizing Enhanced cleaning and hand sanitizing Phone & Video Visits Expanded availability of remote appointments Online Portal Send secure messages, request Rx renewals, view test results and more

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