Edgerton Hospital is Prepared for COVID-19

Edgerton Hospital has been taking action to ensure the safety of patients, staff and the public. All efforts are being made to keep our patients, employees, and the community as healthy as possible at this time.

May 13, 2020

Edgerton Hospital will no longer be offering a COVID-19 triage phone line. Any current Milton Clinic patients can call the clinic directly at 608-868-3526. Patients looking for an online COVID-19 assessment tool can visit: https://www.wihealthconnect.com/.

 

May 4, 2020 

We realize that many patients have had to postpone certain appointments and procedures which were deemed as non-urgent. These postponements were done strictly for the health and safety of our patients, but it is understood that these postponements cannot continue indefinitely. As we navigate through this health crisis, we are pleased to announce that we can safely begin rescheduling and seeing patients for the following:

  • Surgical procedures – week of May 4th
  • Diagnostic radiology appointments – week of May 4th
  • Screening radiology appointments – week of May 11th
  • Specialty care appointments (cardiology, ENT, podiatry, pulmonary, surgery) – week of May 11th
  • Physical, occupational, and speech therapy – week of May 11th
  • Primary care visits to the Milton Clinic – week of May 18th
  • Cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation – week of May 18th

 Patients who are in need of scheduling an appointment can call 608-561-6614. For primary care, the Milton Clinic staff can be reached directly at 608-868-3526.

 

April 3, 2020 

The Edgerton Hospital Milton Clinic is now offering patients the opportunity to schedule an appointment with a provider, remotely, either via telephone or a video meeting. If the health concern is not urgent and the patient feels more comfortable seeking medical advice without leaving home, this new telehealth service may be appropriate.  To learn more or to determine if a telehealth appointment would meet the patients' needs, please call the clinic at 608-868-3526.

 

March 26, 2020

We have received requests from the community to help in a variety of ways. We are currently beginning the process of  taking donations and collecting supplies. See the graphic below for what is most needed. It's important to note that all donated packages must be sealed. To make arrangements for drop off, please call 608-884-3441. We greatly appreciate the support of our communities during this difficult time.

 

March 19, 2020

Edgerton Hospital recognizes community spread of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, therefore all individuals entering Edgerton Hospital will be screened for fever (100.0), as well as for symptoms associated with COVID-19 (starting Friday, 3/20, at 5:30 a.m.). All patients (except for ER/Urgent Care patients) and employees will enter through the main entrance doors.

The ER/Urgent Care entrance will be locked 24/7. Patients are asked to use the call button in the ER/Urgent Care entryway to alert staff of their arrival. Staff will then verbally screen patients for COVID-19 symptoms before opening doors.

 

March 18, 2020

By 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2020, the community can call a triage line at Edgerton Hospital with questions regarding COVID-19 and symptoms they may be experiencing: 608-884-3441. The line will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday.

If you are coming to Edgerton Hospital’s Emergency Department with health concerns related to COVID-19, please call ahead to give staff time to prepare: 608-884-1600.

In an effort to respond to COVID-19 and shorten the duration of the outbreak, Edgerton Hospital will begin to postpone non-life threatening, non-urgent surgeries and procedures. Care teams are reaching out to affected patients.

The health and safety of our patients and staff is always our top priority. We believe this step is in the best interest of patients, staff and the community during this challenging period. This is a rapidly evolving situation, and we will reassess schedules on an ongoing basis.

 

March 17, 2020

Out of an abundance of caution regarding COVID-19, and for the health and safety of our patients and staff, Edgerton Hospital’s Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab will be closed starting Tuesday, March 17th. We look forward to welcoming our patients back as soon as it is safe to do so, and will let you know of the re-opening date as soon as we are able. Questions can be directed to 608-884-3441. Thank you for your understanding!

Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy will remain open at this time.

 

March 13, 2020 

Community Events

Based on the CDC’s recommendation to practice social distancing and heighten prevention of COVID-19, Edgerton Hospital has made the decision to cancel upcoming community education classes, special events, and support groups.

If you are already signed up for a community education class, please be patient as we work through these details. We will have more information to share with you next week.

 

Visitor Restrictions

For the health and safety of our patients and staff, please follow these visitor restrictions:

  • NO visitors to the inpatient unit.  Exceptions will be made for medically necessary reasons (care conference, discharge planning, end-of-life)
  • Visitors must be free of the following symptoms:  runny nose, headache, cough, sore throat, fever, general feeling of being unwell
  • No visitors under the age of 16
  • Please note that the Emergency Department entrance is to be used solely for ER/Urgent Care patients

We will closely monitor the situation in regards to our volunteers. Please be prepared to sign the visitor log upon entering Edgerton Hospital. 

Edgerton Hospital is working with public health, healthcare systems and agency partners to monitor, plan and respond as needed to COVID-19. Our priority is to keep our community safe and healthy.
Please check our website for updates, and more detailed information is available on the COVID-19 website.