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Stakeholder Update
March 2022

COVID-19 Update (as of March 3 )
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• Acute Care converted COVID ward back to 6 from a 15-bed ward on February 7 .
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• Established COVID-19 Treatment Clinic
o Administered 55 COVID-19 treatment infusions for 41 patients. The treatment plans are
based on infectious disease guidelines and FDA.
• NAVAHCS positive COVID-19 cases for Veterans and staff continues to decrease.
• Continuing with the following precautions:
o NAVAHCS has requested Veterans utilize VA Video Connect (VVC) for routine care
appointments (main campus and CBOCs). Providers will determine if a face-to-face
appointment is clinically necessary.
o Primary Care Teams have contacted Veterans to change their face-to-face appointment
to a VVC appointment. Veterans can also use secure messaging through MyHealtheVet
or call 928-445-4860 to schedule their virtual appointment.
o Masks must be worn at all times.
o We are only authorizing one caregiver to accompany a Veteran on their appointment.
o Nobody under the age of 18 is authorized entry to the facility.
o No visitors authorized at this time, unless the patient is imminent.
o The Community Living Center (CLC) is closed for all admissions.

Inpatient Visitation Policy Update (as of March 3 ):
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• Due to the increase of positive COVID cases in the area:
o All visits must be pre-approved
o Visitors must check-in with staff at their prescribed time slot
o Only 1 visitor at a time and only for a limited amount of time
o All visitors MUST wear a mask at all times
o All visitors MUST be 18 years or older

COVID-19 Vaccine Plan (as of March 3 )
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• The COVID-19 vaccine is available to all Veterans. Patients in the Prescott area, please call
928-717-7406 to schedule your appointment for the Moderna or Johnson and Johnson
(Janssen) vaccine. For Veterans wishing to receive the vaccine at a NAVAHCS’ CBOC, call
the CBOC for a date and time for the vaccine.
• Walk-ins are welcome at all NAVAHCS vaccination sites, including those under the SAVE
Lives Act (non-enrolled Veterans, spouses and caregivers). Please call to check dates and
times that the vaccine clinic is open.