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Magnolia Regional Health Center COVID-19 Resource Center

COVID Vaccination Appointment Number

(662-293-1144)

Please see below vaccination appointment scheduling information.

 

Hospital and Clinic Visitor Policy (Effective March 14, 2022)

The safety of patients, visitors and staff are our top priority.

By limiting the number of visitors and controlling the number of visits in and out of our facility, we are better able to provide a safe environment for all of our patients, visitors, and healthcare team members.

Everyone at Magnolia Regional Health Center (MRHC) is committed to keeping our patients, visitors, and staff safe at all times. Therefore, visitation is restricted for all patients, with further clarification for specific facilities and units to protect our patients, visitors, and staff. Support by loved ones plays a vital role in the healing and recovery process, and we understand the importance of patients having access to their loved ones while receiving care at our hospital and clinics.

Masks are still required while inside the hospital, and must be worn at all times. If mask protocols are not followed, visitor(s) may be asked to leave.

Effective Monday, March 14, 2022, 2 visitors will be allowed per patient until 9 pm. Guests may resume visitation the next morning.

Children under the age of 12 are not permitted at this time.

Inpatients: Two visitors per day. Only one visitor allowed with the patient at night. Exceptions will only be made for end-of-life circumstances.

Critical Care Unit (CCU): Patient may have 2 (two) visitors at a time, during visiting hours. If more than 2 (two) visitors wish to see the patient, the time must be divided among those wanting to visit. All visitors must adhere to critical care guidelines for visitation. Exceptions will only be made for end-of-life circumstances.

Labor and Delivery: The mother is allowed to have two visitors at a time. Only one visitor allowed at night. All visitors must adhere to guidelines for visitation.

Pediatric Patients: No more than 4 visitors per patient at a time. Both parents/guardians may stay overnight. No visitors are allowed in the unit under the age of 12.

COVID-19 Suspected/Confirmed Patients: No visitors allowed. Exceptions will only be made for end-of-life circumstances.

Outpatient Surgical Patients: Two visitors allowed with patient.

Emergency Department (ED) Patients: Two (2) visitors allowed with patient.

MRHC Clinics: Two (2) visitors allowed with patient. *Masks are required in MRHC clinics.

AT ALL LOCATIONS

Before entering MRHC facilities, all visitors must:

  • Bring their own mask and wear it over the mouth and nose at all times.
  • Not have any symptoms of COVID-19.
    • Cough
    • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
    • Chills
    • Muscle pain
    • Sore throat
    • New loss of taste or smell
  • Have a temperature less than 100 degrees F
  • Be screened daily for COVID-19 symptoms and exposure

Thank you for your continued patience and understanding as we continue to address continuing challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic.

*Revised 4/4/2022


Vaccination Appointment Scheduling

Thank you for your extremely positive response to our COVID vaccination process. Our frontline healthcare workers greatly appreciate your interest and desire to help us end this pandemic.

To schedule your vaccination appointment, please call the Magnolia Express Care Clinic COVID appointment request number at (662) 293-1144 or visit www.mrhc.org/myvaccine to submit your request.  Please use only these contact methods when working to schedule a COVID vaccination appointment, as all former numbers used for scheduling are no longer being used.
All individuals age 12 and up are now eligible for a vaccination. Children under the age of 18 must have an adult accompany them during the appointment time.

Our team recognizes the importance of conducting the vaccination process in an efficient and timely manner and is working diligently to ensure we administer the vaccinations as quickly as possible to help protect our community. We sincerely appreciate your continued understanding and patience.


Hospital and Clinic Visitor Policy (Effective August 6, 2021)

Everyone at Magnolia Regional Health Center (MRHC) is committed to keeping our patients, visitors, and staff safe at all times. Support by loved ones plays a vital role in the healing and recovery process, and we understand the importance of patients having access to their loved ones while receiving care at our hospital and clinics. Restricting visitation during the COVID-19 pandemic has been one of the most difficult decisions we’ve had to make, but our team continues to work diligently to follow guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as we navigate the policies and best interests of our patients, visitors and staff.

To continue prioritizing the safety of our patients, visitors, and staff, MRHC has implemented a revised visitation policy that allows for adjustments based on the number of COVID-19 cases in the community, according to state and county public health data.

The below policies are in place for everyone, including those who have gotten a COVID-19 vaccine.

At this time, 2 dedicated visitors will be allowed per patient for the duration of the visit. Visitors are to be selected and identified by the patient at the beginning of the hospital stay. Only 1 of the 2 dedicated visitors will be allowed with the patient at a time (Exceptions only for pediatric and labor/delivery patients). A “change out” period will happen twice per day. During this “change out” period, the 2 dedicated visitors can determine who will remain with the patient. The change out period will not be in place for pediatric and labor/delivery patients, as the 2 designated visitors selected can come and go as needed. The change out times are listed below:

6 am – 8 am

6 pm – 8 pm

Children under the age of 18 are not permitted at this time.

Inpatients: Two designated visitors are allowed for duration of the visit. Only one visitor is allowed with the patient at a time. Exceptions will only be made for end-of-life circumstances.

Critical Care Unit (CCU): Two designated visitors are allowed for duration of the visit. Only one visitor allowed with the patient at a time. Must adhere to critical care guidelines for visitation. Exceptions will only be made for end-of-life circumstances

Pediatric Patients: Two designated visitors are allowed for duration of the visit. Visitors will be allowed to come and go as needed, as long as it does not become excessive.

Labor and Delivery: Two designated visitors are allowed for duration of the visit. Visitors will be allowed to come and go as needed, as long as it does not become excessive.

COVID-19 Suspected/Confirmed Patients: No visitors allowed. Exceptions will only be made for end-of-life circumstances.

Outpatient Surgical Patients: Only one visitor allowed with patient.

Emergency Department (ED) Patients: Only one visitor allowed with patient.

MRHC Clinics: Only one visitor allowed with patient.

AT ALL LOCATIONS

Before entering MRHC facilities, all visitors must:

  • Bring their own mask and wear it over the mouth and nose at all times.
  • Not have any symptoms of COVID-19.
    •  Cough
    • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
    • Chills
    • Muscle pain
    • Sore throat
    • New loss of taste or smell
  • Have a temperature less than 100 degrees F
  • Be screened daily for COVID-19 symptoms and exposure

Thank you for your continued patience and understanding as we continue to address continuing challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cafeteria hours will be as follows:

Breakfast    6:30 – 8:00 am
Lunch          11:00 – 2:00 pm
Dinner         6:30 pm – 9 :00 pm

4:00 pm – 10:30 pm – Grill

Café Hours: 6:30 am to 10:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Weekends: 6:30 am to 8:00 pm.

As a reminder, please call your provider or our clinic prior to arriving. This will help our team of healthcare professionals take steps to ensure you receive the appropriate evaluation and protect your friends and neighbors. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping us all safe.

These measures are part of the steps we’re taking to protect you, our patients, our staff and the community. Preventing the spread of infectious diseases and protecting our patients are among our first and most fundamental obligations as a community healthcare provider.

***Visitation restrictions during COVID-19 response are subject to change. To protect our patients, visitors and staff, visitors who do not follow personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines will be asked to leave the premises.***

Magnolia Regional Health Center continues to follow and revise our policies to reflect recommendations of the Mississippi State Department of Health, the CDC and the U.S. FDA.

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Keeping You Safe

Planning and preparing for pandemics is part of our mission to keep our neighbors safe.

Our medical staff, nurses, registration staff, environmental services team, and others are monitoring CDC and WHO protocols to keep patients and our community healthy, even as COVID-19 continues to spread.

We are meeting with leaders and clinicians daily to review the latest recommendations from the CDC and Mississippi State Department of  Health (MDH), as well as streamlining operations and staffing to best respond to this threat.


MRHC Telemedicine is Available

As we continue to follow guidelines provided by the CDC, your health and safety remain a top priority. Providing a method in which patients can avoid in-clinic appointments at this time is important to us and is the reason we are expanding our clinic appointment methods.

Magnolia Regional Health Center is now offering telemedicine for some of our clinic visits. When you call to schedule your appointment, if the visit meets the criteria, you may be offered a telemedicine appointment with one of our providers. These visits use a cell phone, tablet, or computer to connect us to you with an audio and video connection.

Please understand that there are some concerns that have to be evaluated by a provider in the clinic. For example, the diagnosis of an ear infection cannot be made over telemedicine given that the eardrum cannot be visualized through the screen.

Examples of what visits can be conducted via telemedicine include, but are not limited to:

  • Medication refills
  • Behavior concerns (ADHD, Depression)
  • Rashes
  • Constipation
  • Allergies

Depending on the telemedicine evaluation, you may still be required to visit the clinic for an in-person evaluation and/or further workup.

All wellness visits will continue to occur in the clinic. 

If you have any questions about a regular or telemedicine appointment, please refer to our telehealth page for more information.


 

Industry and Business Resources

Industry and Business COVID Testing Policies

CDC Recommendations for Business and Industry


Please visit the Mississippi Department of Health Website for timely updates on confirmed COVID-19 cases in Mississippi.


CDC GuidelinesKnow the symptoms of COVID-19

Symptoms

  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Muscle/body aches
  • Difficulty breathing

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Know How it Spreads

There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease in 2019 (COVID-19).

  • The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.
  • The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.
  • Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
  • Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
  • These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.

Steps You Can Take

Clean your hands often

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
  • If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

Avoid close contact

  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick
  • Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.

 

 

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