Providing Safe Care During the COVID-19 Outbreak

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Methodist Hospital is always here to help – even during the current COVID-19 pandemic. If you experience signs of heart attack or stroke, such as chest pain or severe headache, or an emergent illness, DON’T WAIT. Call 911 or get emergency care immediately.

Don’t Delay -- Seek Care When Needed

At Methodist Hospital:

  • Our ER is available 24/7/365
  • We have segregated units for COVID-19 patients
  • Every person entering the hospital is checked for fever
  • Every person inside the hospital must wear a mask

What You Need to Know About Coronavirus

During the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Los Angeles County Department of Health are monitoring the situation closely, providing hospitals with regular updates. Methodist Hospital is also closely monitoring the situation locally and is prepared to care for those in need. If you are accompanying a family member or friend to the hospital who needs care, please review our Hospital Visitor Policy by clicking here.

COVID-19 Vaccinations

Methodist Hospital is not offering COVID-19 vaccinations to the public at this time. To register for a vaccine, please go to the internet for more information and log in to myturn.ca.gov or contact your local pharmacy.

How to protect yourself and prevent spreading the virus:

  • Avoid public gatherings or groups of more than 9 people and remain at least 6 feet apart from others.
  • Wash your hands frequently with soap & water for at least 20 seconds.
  • If soap & water are unavailable, use an alcohol-based sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
  • Avoid touching your face.
  • When you cough or sneeze, cover your mouth and nose with tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently-touched objects and surfaces.
  • Avoid close contact with anyone who is sick.
  • Get a flu shot.

Symptoms of COVID-19:

  • Fever >100.4° F. (or >38° C.)
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath
  • Difficulty breathing

If you are sick:

  • Stay home. If symptoms are severe, call your doctor or visit an urgent care center or emergency room. Be certain to inform your doctor or the urgent care/ER receptionist that you are presenting with symptoms of COVID-19.
  • Wash your hands frequently with soap & water for at least 20 seconds.
  • If soap & water are unavailable, use an alcohol-based sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
  • Avoid touching your face.
  • When you cough or sneeze, cover your mouth and nose with tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands.
  • Avoid close contact with people.

Have you recently traveled?

  • If you have traveled internationally in the past 14 days or come in contact with someone who is sick and traveled recently internationally:
    • Stay home and call your doctor
    • If you visit a doctor’s office, urgent care center or hospital emergency room, please notify the staff about your travel history (or your contact with others who are sick) and put on a mask.

What to expect if you come to Methodist Hospital

  • For information on our Hospital Visitor Policy, click here.
  • All patients and visitors will be evaluated for COVID-19 before entering the hospital.
  • Until further notice, our cafeteria is available to employees only.

Additional information on COVID-19 may be found at www.cdc.gov or http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/.