Please call the DOH’s coronavirus hotline at 888.364.3065 or visit Health.NY.Gov for additional information. You can also visit the CDC.gov for updates and prevention tips.
Our Plans for Care
All WMCHealth hospitals and medical practices have long-standing and the most up-to-date protocols in place to respond to infectious diseases. These protocols include, but are not limited to:
- Strict adherence to care guidelines
- Protective attire
- The use of negative-pressure environments to contain airborne pathogens
- We routinely train our staff on these protocols and protocol adherence is monitored by infection prevention specialists
As an added safety precaution, multilingual signs are present at key hospital entry points asking patients and visitors to share their potential for exposures, such as recent travel, symptoms and local exposure.
If a patient arrives at a WMCHealth member hospital or medical practice with a suspicion of COVID-19 exposure or if key symptoms are present, the patient will be masked and escorted to an isolated and contained area for additional evaluation and care in cooperation with public health agencies, such as the New York State Department of Health (DOH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Our Commitment
WMCHealth is committed to providing a safe and comfortable care environment for patients, their families and our staff at all of our member hospitals and medical practices throughout the Hudson Valley. Our care specialists are working collaboratively with public health agencies and closely monitoring COVID-19 developments. Please call the DOH’s coronavirus hotline at 888.364.3065 or visit Health.NY.Gov or the CDC.gov for additional information and prevention tips.
Please call the DOH’s coronavirus hotline at 888.364.3065 or visit Health.NY.Gov for additional information. You can also visit the CDC.gov for updates and prevention tips.
Visitation
Visitation is suspended according to the Orange County Commissioner of Health’s Order.
- Residents at Schervier Pavilion, Mount Alverno and St. Josephs Place will not be allowed visitors at this time.
- Exceptions may be made for extenuating circumstances including those receiving end-of-life care.
Thermal Scanning
We are now using thermal scanning to check all approved visitors for fever. To protect the health and safety of our patients and our workforce, you must also protect your own health to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
- WMCHealth protocols during this time require that all visitors are fever-free for at least 72 hours before entering the hospital.
While a fever is a symptom of COVID-19 – it can also be a symptom of many other illnesses. If you are concerned about your fever, please reach out directly to your primary care physician. We will continue to scan any approved visitors for fever. Once you are fever free for 72 hours and without symptoms of illness, you can return for screening, and then visitation after screening.
While visitor restrictions are in place there are other methods to facilitate communication:
- Phone
- Facetime
- We are happy to work with your loved one on this.
WMCHealth’s 10 hospitals, and our emergency departments, are open to care for our patients.
Please refer to our website for updates on what you need to know before coming to one of our facilities or medical practices.
Updated: October 20, 2020
WMCHealth offers COVID-19 diagnostic testing
Testing is available by appointment only.
How do I make an appointment?
- Testing is available for current and former patients whose physicians are affiliated with Bon Secours Medical Group, Good Samaritan Hospital, St. Anthony Community Hospital and Bon Secours Community Hospital
- Please call your primary care provider for a referral
- You will receive a screening, and if appropriate, you’ll be given an appointment.
- Testing will be held on an intermittent schedule
What should I bring?
- When you come to your appointment, you will need to bring your photo identification and insurance card, if applicable.
When will I receive my results?
- At this time, diagnostic results can take up to five days and antibody results can take up to three days.
Additional Information:
Please call the DOH’s coronavirus hotline at 888.364.3065 or visit Health.NY.Gov for additional information. You can also visit the CDC.gov for updates and prevention tips.
The self-pay cost for an individual seeking a COVID-19 diagnostic test is $75
Updated: August 5, 2020
Please call the DOH’s coronavirus hotline at 888.364.3065 or visit Health.NY.Gov for additional information. You can also visit the CDC.gov for updates and prevention tips.
Support Our WMCHealth Heroes
Our WMCHealth Heroes are working diligently to serve and protect our patients and workforce as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) evolves.
Help support our efforts to care for all patients by making a gift to your local hospital.
Updated: May 19, 2020