Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) has not treated an extremely high volume of COVID-19 patients, but understand that could change very quickly. As the hospital continues to follow the recommendations of the CDC, the PMC Infection Control Department is consistently searching for ways to eliminate as many different types of bacteria as possible. PMC has recently
PMC has protocols in place to minimize potential exposure to germs that could harm patients, visitors and staff. PMC provides hand sanitizer throughout its facilities to help minimize the spread of germs, staff and visitors are screened upon entry to the buildings, and everyone is asked to wear a mask while on all PMC properties.
The Commonwealth of Kentucky has put together a plan to slowly re-open the economy. Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) continues to follow the recommendations of Governor Andy Beshear as they begin to re-open medical services for the community. One of the first areas to re-open is the surgery department. Special measures are being made with a
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) has adopted a temporary telehealth platform for many existing patients as a way to better maintain social distancing. Patients whose scheduled visits meet the criteria for telehealth are contacted by their physician’s staff and given information on how to get connected. Until recently, there has been no
