Safety of Patients, Colleagues, and Community is Top Priority
At Saint Alphonsus, the health and well-being of our patients, colleagues, physicians, providers, and community is our top priority. The rapid and evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic requires that we continue to exercise an abundance of caution to ensure the safety and well-being of all who enter our hospitals.
Beginning at 6:00 am Wednesday, March 18, in line with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, Saint Alphonsus will implement changes to entrances at all Saint Alphonsus hospitals in order to institute a brief screening protocol for patients and visitors prior to entering the facility.
These changes will be effective at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, and Saint Alphonsus Medical Centers in Nampa, Ontario and Baker City.
Emergency Departments will remain open 24/7, while main hospital entrances will be open during normal business hours. At these entrances, a brief screening for patients and visitors will be conducted prior to entering the hospital. Other hospital entrances will be locked and directional signage for visitors will be provided.
We appreciate your support as we work together to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of patients and visitors who enter our hospitals.