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If you are a Veteran who feels you may have COVID, whether symptomatic or asymptomatic, please note the following:
Symptoms of COVID: include but are not limited to headache, fatigue, muscle or body aches, sore throat, congestion, runny nose, chills, fever, shortness of breath, new loss of taste or smell, nausea, vomiting and or diarrhea. You can also use CDC’s Self-Checker found at CDC Symptoms and Self-Checker webpage for a guided Q&A to assess possible diagnosis.
If Symptomatic: Please go directly to the Emergency Room for testing and treatment. If you have a clinical appointment, cancel it immediately and let them know you are symptomatic for COVID and need to be seen in the ER. Cancelled appointments can be rescheduled after COVID test results are back and you are cleared.
If Asymptomatic (possible exposure to someone with COVID but not experiencing symptoms): Please contact your Primary Care Clinic (PACT) to set up an appointment for our Drive-Thru testing.
*NOTE: In order to ensure minimal exposure and maximum safety for Veterans receiving care at the facility and staff, please do NOT visit the facility for “routine testing” except by appointment with our Drive-Thru testing.*
Veterans and families are at the center of the care we provide at the Stratton VA. We carefully consider how to maintain visitation while keeping Veterans, visitors, and employees safe. The current guidelines are aligned and compliant with guidance from the Veterans Administration and NYSDOH. The Stratton VA may adjust visitation policies at any time, based on the prevalence of COVID-19 in a region or county, or for other related reasons.
To ensure the safety of Veterans and staff, and to limit the spread of COVID-19, visitation will be restricted for the following (please consult with Infection Control or Nursing Supervisor for further details):
Exceptions may be made for Veterans with special needs and other limited circumstances. All exceptions must be documented with a text order, including for compassionate or end of life care, by the requesting physician in collaboration with nursing staff. Please check with the nursing staff caring for your loved one for further details and if you have questions.
*Note: no exceptions to the number of visitors allowed can be made. Visitors are expected to follow the instructions above during visitation. failure to comply may result in ending the visitation immediately.
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