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Jones Memorial takes first step in easing restrictions By BOB CLARK WELLSVILLE — As efforts to “flatten the curve” during the COVID-19 crisis appear to be working, Jones Memorial Hospital administrators were planning the next steps staff, patients and the community. “As we slowly and carefully ease restrictions, we will be working with the Allegany County Health Department to monitor for any spikes in COVID-19 in the county,” said Dr. Kevin McCormick, medical director at Jones Memorial. “It is like we are turning the dial a little at a time, observing to assure no harmful effects, and moving forward gradually.” This week, Jones has started “Phase One of the New Normal.” The num-
ber of patients being seen in the Jones Memorial Medical Practices has been expanded and the hospital has started scheduling a limited number of elective surgery procedures. “Our patients will notice when they come to the hospital or the medical practices, that it is not business as usual,” said Eva Benedict, CEO at Jones. “Adjustments have been made in every area to ensure the safety or our patients and our staff.” Here are some of the things the community can expect at the hospital: • Universal screening and masking: All who come to JMH will be asked questions about possible COVID-19 symptoms. Everyone will be provided a facemask if they do not have one. If you have a facemask, wear it to your
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appointment. • Staggered scheduling: This will limit the number of patients in an area at one time. In addition, the time for appointments will be expanded to avoid patient overlap and ensure social distancing is maintained. If you arrive more than
15 minutes before an appointment you may be asked to wait in your car. If you are late for your appointment, it may be rescheduled. • Telehealth: The providers in the Jones Memorial Medical Practices will determine which patients
need to be seen in person and which are candidates for telehealth appointments. • Registration changes: In many cases, registration will be done over the phone prior to the appointment with signatures provided upon arrival if
needed. For medical imaging exams, patients should go directly to the department to register. • Limited support people: The hospital will continue to restrict support people accompanying patients to appointments. Drivers of patients are asked to remain in their vehicles and will be contacted when patients are ready to leave. • Additional restrictions: If a provider, therapist or technician has additional restrictions, they will call patients before appointments to discuss them. “It is very likely that COVID-19 will continue to be a part of our lives for some time,” Benedict said. “By working together and following these precautions, we can keep our community as healthy as possible.”
COVID-19 flat again in Allegany County, Alzheimer's caregivers to meet by phone
BELMONT — Support groups for those caring for Alzheimer’s sufferers are moving to the telephone as local COVID-19 cases remain flat for the last 10 days. The Allegany County Department of Health reported earlier this week that there remained 33 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county. The last new positive test was reported April 24. To date, 29 have recovered, while one death was reported at the end of March. A total of 26 residents remain in quarantine
or isolation, while 448 others have been released. Confidential telephone conference calls are being scheduled for locals providing care for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease starting this week. The Alzheimer’s Association, using 8by8 Conference systems, will be hosting the calls twice a month. The first, set for Wednesday at 1 p.m., will be followed at 1 p.m. May 19. Caregivers may attend either one or both. The Alzheimer’s Association Western New York chapter oversees
close to three dozen monthly caregiver support groups across the region. In Allegany County, the Chapter works with the Allegany County Office for the Aging to provide access to these groups. The groups meet monthly and are designed to provide emotional and social support for caregivers and help participants develop methods and skills to solve problems. For more information about the support group meetings and for the confidential conference number specific for these groups,
call the Office for the Aging at (585) 268-9390 or toll free at (866) 268-9390. Meanwhile, county officials offered their thanks to the many Meals on Wheels drivers and volunteers last week. Chairman Curt Crandall, R-Belfast, and the Allegany County Board of Legislators offered their thanks to the drivers who deliver more than 2,600 meals a week to seniors. “Thank you, Meals on Wheels drivers, for the personal touch and care you provide to our seniors,” Crandall said.
seniors. Some of the items being donated include large containers of cottage cheese and sour cream from Saputo Dairies in Friendship; flowers from Hannigan’s at East Wind; Girl Scout Cookies donated by NYPENN Girl Scouts; rolls of toilet paper donated by Genesee Valley School and CattaraugusAllegany BOCES; cat food and dog food from a collaboration with the SPCA Serving Allegany County; and face masks donated from Facemask Warriors, Joan Ball, and Allegany County EOM.
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