Mar 31, 2020

Three staff and one physician test positive for COVID-19

Three employees and one physician within Columbus Regional Health have received notification of positive test results for COVID-19.

These staff and physician received direct notice of their test result. Anyone who may have worked with or come into direct contact with these employees or physician 14 days prior to their last day of work has been notified.

In an effort to minimize the risk of virus spread and exposure as much as possible, Columbus Regional Health continues to enforce our increased workforce, patient and public safety precautions such as visitor restrictions, limited entrances and screening at each entrance, encouraging and enabling workforce members who have the option of working remotely to do so, and enhanced cleaning and disinfecting procedures at all facilities.

These individuals and Columbus Regional Health are following CDC Guidelines for healthcare workers who test positive. 

Employee Relief Fund

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Columbus Regional Health appreciates our dedicated workforce members serving every day to make our patients and community a priority. Their dedication, passion and commitment to their profession often come before personal obligations.

Times of uncertainty and stress are challenging in many ways, which is why Columbus Regional Health Foundation has created the CRH Employee Relief Fund to assist eligible CRH employees who are experiencing financial barriers caused by this life-altering crisis, including expenses such as basic housing, transportation, or childcare needs.

To support CRH employees, text crhrelief to 202-858-1233 or visit the link below.

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