What You Need to Know About COVID-19
Are you prepared?
Mary Cabler, RN, has many years of experience helping patients navigate the challenging topic of end of life. Join us for the opportunity to ask questions and receive guidelines on how to make preparations on the following:
- Medical power of attorney. Who do you want to be making decisions on your behalf if you aren’t able to?
- DNR/DNI orders. Do you want doctors to do everything in their power to save your life? Would you prefer to set limitations or allow a natural death?
- If you are very sick, do you want to go to the hospital, or do you want to receive care at home when possible?
- Have you filled out the Colorado MOST form? Are you sure that providers know your wishes for care and treatment?
We are two hosting two live Zoom meetings to discuss these topics. Before joining, you will be prompted to download and install Zoom. Click here for some helpful tips.
Be aware that if your camera is on, other participants will also be able to see you. You are welcome to “hide” your camera. You can also call in by telephone only, but you won’t be able to see the helpful visuals.
Some resources include the CDC Website, the MOST Form, a DNR, a Medical Power of Attorney, and the GoWish website.
Connect with a Healthcare Professional while Safe at Home
Our Recommendations
To learn more about recommended home care, click HERE.
For the latest updates from the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment click HERE.
If you are experience symptoms:
- You should make us aware prior to any visit to our office.
- You must be properly triaged and you should not enter our facilities without an escort and PPE (personal protective equipment).
- You may be instructed to call us from the parking lot upon arrival.
When you visit Cedar Point Health Facilities, you can be confident that:
- Patients are properly screened for COVID-19 and separated from our other patients and given masks to prevent the spread.
- We thoroughly clean our facilities throughout the day with alcohol or bleach based cleaners. Our staff are highly trained, up-to-date, and compassionate. They will help to guide you through troubled waters.
- Many patients that present with symptoms actually have the flu or another virus. We can help lead you to a proper diagnosis.
Changes to how we manage care:
- Additional screening that include face to face and over the phone screenings.
- We are starting a telemedicine program to allow certain patients the opportunity for remote care.
- Because we feel confident in our screening process and infection controls, we will continue to serve patients in all of our facilities.
Education
Do you know when your illness is urgent or emergent? While sometimes the answer to this may seem slightly complex, knowing the difference could save your life. Here are some basic guidelines to help you make the right decision.
If a medical illness or injury is life or limb threatening or involves severe bodily damage, patients should go directly to the Emergency Room. An Urgent Care’s level of treatment is not equipped or capable of providing ER care. Examples of hen to go to the Emergency Room include:
- Coughing or vomiting blood
- Difficulty breathing
- Drug overdoses
- Head or spinal injury
- Loss of consciousness
- Poisoning
- Serious burns
- Severe wounds and amputations
- Signs of heart attack
- Signs of stroke
- Sudden vision changes
- Uncontrolled bleeding
- Vaginal bleeding with pregnancy
Our Urgent Care facilities are designed to treat illness or injury that are non-life threatening. We specialize in quick treatment for minor emergencies. Urgent Care is less costly and a much quicker alternative to the Emergency Room. An Urgent Care visit is appropriate for:
- Bladder infections
- Bug bites or small animal bites
- Cough or sore throat
- Ear pain
- Mild fevers
- Minor burns
- Rashes
- Sprains or minor injuries
- Pink eye or other minor eye problems
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
If you are unsure if you should visit the ER or an urgent care, call us at any of our 3 locations!
Clifton – 970-523-3544
Fruita – 970-639-9505
Grand Junction- 970-644-9900
Montrose – 970-249-2118
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More Resources
In order to help you take advantage of the opportunities available right here in the Montrose community, we have gathered some information on wellness related topics which we are able to provide to our patients during wellness visits.
Check out the links below for some information on what is available to you to help you get or stay active, some health eating tips, a home safety guide, Colorado Quitline information, as well as a small list of other resources which might be useful to you.
- For information about SilverSneakers and local participating gyms click here
- For tips on healthy eating habits click here
- For information about fall prevention and home safety click here
- For information about the Colorado QuitLine click here
- Visit The Center for Mental Health for mental health resources
- Click here for a list of local audiologists, dentists, optometrists, therapists, and other resources