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VASNHS announces COVID surge contingency measures

In the wake of the recent surge in CO- Additionally, to reduce the exposure
VID cases due to the Omicron variant, of patients and staff, VASNHS is offering
VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System to transition many face-to-face appoint-
is taking steps to ensure the proper alloca- ments to virtual care appointments.
tion of manpower and resources. VASNHS staff is working to contact
The following measures went into scheduled patients to offer virtual ap-
effect Jan. 10, in order to best serve our pointments. Veterans who have face-
veterans. to-face appointments in January at any
The North Las Vegas VA Medical Cen- Primary Care Clinic are encouraged to
ter will open a COVID Evaluation Tent in request their appointment be converted
order to reduce the recent stress on the to a telehealth or a VA Video Connect by
Emergency Department caused by the calling 702-791-9024 or with MyHeal-
influx of COVID-related visits. Veterans theVet at https://www.myhealth.va.gov/.
coming to the VAMC for these issues Those who wish to keep their face-to-face
should first report to the COVID Evalu- appointment may still do so at this time.
ation Tent rather than the Emergency Finally, VASNHS is postponing all
Department. The tent will be located elective surgical procedures for the
in the southwest corner of the VAMC Courtesy photo immediate future. Unfortunately, like
campus, and easily accessible via Shelley many health care organizations across
Berkley Way. erans with serious symptoms of COVID limited to one visitor per patient. The the country, the recent uptick in COVID
Upon arrival, nursing staff will triage will be screened for further evaluation and visitor must stay in the patient’s assigned cases due to the Omicron variant has
patients based on severity of symptoms. admission if necessary. VASNHS will not room during the visit. Visiting Hours for created resources, staffing and logistics
Due to limited testing resources, visitors test individuals who do not have symp- the inpatient units will be from 8 to 10 challenges locally. Our clinical and sup-
who are experiencing only mild symp- toms of COVID-19 at this time. a.m. and from 4 to 6 p.m. For outpatient port staff are working diligently to ad-
toms will not be tested, but instructed VASNHS is also changing its visitation appointments, veterans that require a dress these issues head-on in an effort to
to quarantine at home, provided with policy in order to reduce the risk associ- caregiver may have one adult caregiver minimize delays or interruptions to care.
information about signs of serious infec- ated with increased traffic at the VAMC. accompany them to appointments. Visi- We kindly ask veterans and visitors to
tion, and asked to follow-up after a period Emergency department and inpatient tation for the LVR3 and inpatient Mental please be patient with the staff as we work
of time if symptoms do not improve. Vet- visitors will be allowed in the facility but Health is prohibited at this time. to provide the best services possible.

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