Monthly Archives: March 2020
COVID-19 Triage
If you have signs or symptoms relating to COVID-19, please utilize one of the triage procedures listed below before presenting to our emergency room. They will inform you if you need to present to the emergency room. The Cook Hospital has partnered with these facilities below to offer COVID-19 Telephone and Online Triage Services for…
COVID Mask Donation
Thank you to everyone who has inquired about donating face masks to our facility. We are overwhelmed by the numerous offers and generous support of our community. The Cook Hospital is in urgent need of industrial-grade face masks (N95s and all other kinds) and full-face shields. Fabric, handsewn masks are also requested and will be…
Coronavirus – Care Center Visitation Policy
March 23, 2020 To Our Residents and Family Members: We appreciate the concern and understanding that you’ve shown during this challenging time as we deal with the Coronavirus situation here at Cook Hospital & Care Center. Protecting your health and safety is our top priority, so we have needed to respond to the latest COVID-19…
Coronavirus
Declaration of Public Health Emergency On Friday, March 13, 2020 the Cook Hospital & Care Center declared the threat of the COVID-19 Virus (Coronavirus) a public health emergency. In order to protect our patients, residents and staff, we have put the following measures in place: No visitors will be allowed in the Cook Hospital facilities…
COVID-19 Preparations
MHA key messages: COVID-19 preparations (Updated 3-16-20) Topline key messages for patients We all have a role to play in slowing the spread of COVID-19 in our communities. All Minnesotans are encouraged to limit time spent in locations that do not allow social distancing of six feet per person. By making healthy choices and practicing…