Taylor Regional Hospital releases statement to 99.9 the Big Dawg News...

 

On Saturday, April 25, 2020, Taylor Regional Hospital (TRH) learned of a confirmed COVID-19 case relating to a hospital employee. 

 

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear published Executive Order 2020-215 on March 6, 2020, declaring a state of emergency in the Commonwealth of Kentucky due to the nationwide outbreak of the novel corona virus.  Taylor Regional Hospital has been actively working during the time following the Governor’s declaration to prepare for treatment of COVID-19 patients and has had screening in place since March 16, 2020.  TRH restricted entry to the facility and began screening all patients and visitors for potential risk. 

 

Upon being informed of the confirmed case, TRH immediately began implementing local, regional, and state health department processes relating to investigation and notification of potentially affected individuals.  The safety of our patients and employees is our top priority. 

 

TRH continues to take precautions to ensure patient and staff safety.  The hospital is currently implementing the Commonwealth of Kentucky “Healthy At Work Initiative” and is carefully following the published standards relating to COVID-19 safety.  Anyone with direct contact with this team member will receive notification from the Health Department. 

TRH wants to alleviate concern to the public.  We have the facilities and the expertise to care for patients, while protecting the safety of all of our patients, visitors and employees. 

 

The hospital has negative pressure isolation rooms with specialized ventilation systems.  The staff is trained and is maintaining a state of continual readiness.  All personnel are wearing masks within the facility, and additional personal protective equipment when required for patient care. 

 

TRH will continue to communicate with the local and state officials and will continue to cooperate with those officials as they perform investigations and contact tracing.  It remains the mission and aim of Taylor Regional Hospital to provide excellent care to our community and the surrounding area during this public health emergency.