Due to the coronavirus outbreak, the staff at Clara Barton Hospital in Hoisington and Clinics have been working around the clock to ensure the safety of both our patients and our staff. At this time there are NO known cases of the coronavirus in Barton County, but we are continually monitoring the guidelines set forth by the KDHE and CDC to ensure we are adequately prepared if a member of our community contracted the virus. We will continue to keep you informed of the latest updates and procedures being implemented at Clara Barton to better protect you, your family, patients, and Clara Barton Employees.
As of March 18, 2020, please be aware of the following:
- We will be limiting visitors to one visitor at a time per patient. Children under 12 will not be allowed to visit at this time.
- Patients/visitors arriving at both Clara Barton Hospital or any Clara Barton Medical Clinic will be met at the door by a Clara Barton staff member and asked a series of questions upon arrival. These screening questions will assist us in determining if the patient/visitor has symptoms of the coronavirus. The staff member may ask you to put on a mask. If you are asked to wear a mask, please do so in order to protect both yourself and other patients.
- The front door to Clara Barton Hospital will be unlocked from 6 AM – 6 PM. Upon arrival you will be screened by a CBH staff member. From 6 PM – 6 AM the hospital doors will remain locked. Patients and visitors are asked to ring the buzzer on the outside of the front door and screening questions will be asked via intercom before the patient/visitor can enter the building. Clinic doors will be unlocked at their usual time and staff will ask the series of questions as the patient/visitor enter the lobby.
- As a precautionary measure, all non-emergent surgeries/procedures are being rescheduled. If you have a scheduled surgery/procedure, you will be notified by phone if your surgery/procedure is being rescheduled. If you do not hear from us and have questions whether your surgery/procedure is still proceeding as scheduled, please give us a call at 620-653-4191.
- If you feel as if you have symptoms of the coronavirus and plan to be seen at the clinic or in the ER, please call before your arrival. Calling ahead allows us to take the proper precautions necessary in order to avoid the potential spread of the virus to other patients or staff members.
- Clara’s Corner Café is available for carry-out only. Please call 620-653-5055 to place your order. Please call 620-653-5055 upon your arrival to the café door and orders will be delivered to your vehicle.
Although these steps may seem excessive, please remember we are treading uncharted waters and are taking these precautionary measures to ensure your safety, the safety of other patients, and the safety of our staff. Please know we are fully prepared to care for you in the event you are diagnosed with the virus and are doing our very best to help prevent the spread of this virus throughout our communities. As always, we are here for you when you need us most!
For more information on the coronavirus, please visit our website at https://www.clarabartonhospital.com/coronavirus-information, the KDHE website at http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/, or call the Barton County Coronavirus Hotline at 620-796-5609.