A reminder from the Saskatchewan Health Authority to the public when it comes to those without COVID-19 who are in need of emergency care.
The S-H-A says you can continue to access available emergency rooms and hospitals for the care you need and that even with COVID19 out there, they do remain a safe place for you to get acute care services.
If you feel unwell and think you require urgent or emergent care, call 911 or go to a hospital emergency department. Medical professionals are there to care for you, just as they were before the COVID-19 pandemic.
The SHA has taken precautions to ensure a safe and protected care environment for all patients. Among the steps that have been implemented are enhancing screening of patients to ensure the right precautions are being taken, increased cleaning of the care environment and equipment, and limiting visitors and public use of SHA facilities.
EMS Services are also taking all necessary steps to eliminate spread of the coronavirus during care. This includes proper cleaning of the ambulance and its equipment, use of proper personal protective equipment, and enhanced patient screening.
Patients can access their family physician or community clinic for everyday health needs.
The S-H-A is also reminding you that visitors are not permitted in SHA-operated hospitals, clinics, community and continuing care facilities, except for compassionate reasons. Compassionate reasons may include immediate family during end-of-life care, family of patients prior to a major surgery or visitors aiding in clinical care (at the discretion of the patient’s care provider).
