Media Statement
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
March 4, 2020
HonorHealth is continuing to work closely with the Arizona Department of Health Services and the Maricopa County Department of Public Health following the presumptive positive test for coronavirus.
Healthcare systems are routinely trained and equipped to respond to infectious diseases, and HonorHealth, like all other health systems, has strict infection prevention protocols in place to handle suspected or confirmed cases of the illness. Because our staff and physicians follow standard practices and procedures to limit exposure to contagions, there is little cause for concern among anyone else who has been, or is currently being cared for, in the hospital.
All coronavirus cases are being handled by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, and we are working closely with them to stay up-to-date with the most current information regarding the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and following all recommended guidelines.
Maricopa County Department of Public Health advises, that in cases like this, they interview the patient, evaluate their particular circumstances and determine anyone else who may be at risk. Those individuals are then contacted and provided guidance on what they should do. If you have not been contacted, public health has determined that you are not at risk of contracting COVID-19 from this individual.
Consistent with ongoing flu season advice, always wash your hands thoroughly and cover your cough to keep yourself, your family and our community healthy and safe.
Hospitals are required by law to safeguard the privacy and confidentiality of patient’s medical information under HIPAA. This information is considered protected health information and may not be disclosed.
For the latest updates and facts about COVID-19 visit http://marciopa.gov/coronavirus .
Source:
Seth Kaplan
Director
Marketing and Customer Engagement
HonorHealth