COVID19: A message to our patients & families

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Flavel Collins

To the caregivers, families, and friends of the patients we serve – please take time to watch the video below. The information is designed to help ensure safe care for your loved one, your family, and those closest to you.

Hospice & COVID-19

As we are all aware, the COVID-19 situation is ever-changing and Hospice of Rockingham County is taking all precautionary measures possible to ensure the safety of our patients, families, volunteers, and staff.

Because we are all suffering from information overload and because some means are more reliable than others, we recommend you obtain information through trustworthy sources. For example:

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

The World Health Organization (WHO)

US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)

North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services (NCDHHS)

New Hospice Home Visitor Restrictions

Posted on March 13, 2020 by Flavel Collins

Due to rapid increase of COVID-19 cases in our area, Hospice of Rockingham County has updated visitor access to our Hospice Home again to immediate family only, only 2 people in a patient’s room at a time, and only during the following times:

9:00am – 9:30am
1:00pm – 1:30pm
6:00pm – 6:30pm

Immediate family members who want to visit will be met at the front door to be screened for symptoms, including having their temperature taken. Visitors will then be given a mask they must wear for the duration of their 30-minute visit.

Leadership agonized over increased restrictions and we regret this step has become necessary. With the rise in cases in the area, we must do everything possible to keep everyone safe. The well-being of our patients and their families and our staff and their families is our highest priority.

We ask for your continued understanding in this ever-changing situation.

Walk to Remember Goes Virtual for 2020!

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Flavel Collins

The Hospice Doves are busily planning their 14th Annual Walk to Remember. This year, things are going to have to be a little different due to COVID-19.

Because the walk is a popular event and vital to our uninsured and underinsured patients, the walk is “going virtual” this time around. While we wish we could gather at Chinqua Penn and walk together, that just is not the safe thing to do this year.

For additional information about how the virtual walk will work or for a link to pre-register on line, please click here.