COVID-19 Update
We continue to monitor COVID-19 and its seasonality in our region. We have seen upticks in community spread and resulting hospitalizations, but regular operations have not been disrupted.
We’ve been fortunate to enter the endemic stage of COVID-19, incorporating our response into our daily operations. As anticipated, we have seen upticks in cases recently and want to remind employees of the resources available to them.
Return-To-Work Guidance
If you are exposed to COVID-19 or are symptomatic, still follow the same boarding pass process. Complete your boarding pass as soon as possible and follow the testing and return-to-work instructions.
If you have questions about return-to-work policies, contact the COVID Exposure Team at CovidExposureTeam@carilionclinic.org or 540-224-5729.
Patient Care Reminders
Masks remain recommended but optional in our facilities with several exceptions:
- When a patient requests that masks be worn
- When indicated for an employee by boarding pass guidance
- As directed by Infection Control for specific locations during outbreaks
If a patient is symptomatic, a mask is required. To help educate patients, teams are encouraged to display the entrance policy at all facilities. If you need materials, they can be ordered through the Document Center:
Guidance is also available on the Coronavirus hub on how to safely care and prepare for COVID-19 or exposed patients.
Remember to wash your hands regularly and stay up to date on your COVID-19 vaccine, especially if you have a high risk for developing severe disease following an infection.
While we don’t anticipate major changes, we continue to monitor the situation and will provide updates as needed through regular channels like Inside Carilion. If you have any questions, be sure to check out the Coronavirus hub and Infection Control hub for resources.
As expected this time of year, there has been an uptick in community spread and hospitalizations, but regular operations have not been disrupted.
If you think you might have COVID-19 or are exposed, our boarding pass process has not changed and will guide you through testing and safe return-to-work protocols.
The Coronavirus hub and Infection Control hub remain your best resources for protocols and policies. Should there be updates, we’ll communicate changes through our regular channels like Inside Carilion.
