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Palmdale Regional Medical Center

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Dedicated to Your Health, Now More Than Ever

Your health can’t wait, even during a pandemic. Whether you need emergency care for signs of possible heart attack or stroke, or an important elective procedure, Palmdale Regional is here for you. We are safe, trusted and ready – now.

Your Safety is Top Priority

Palmdale Regional is taking extraordin­ary measures to keep everyone in the hospital safe. Every individual entering our hospital, whether patient or staff, is required to wear a mask.

As the COVID-19 situation evolves, we are committed to staying current with reliable patient safety recommenda­tions to care for you every day, 24/7.

We are proactivel­y monitoring recommenda­tions made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), The Joint Commission and the California Department of Health.

Here’s what we are doing NOW to keep you safe:

Universal masking

• Temperatur­e checks and screening questions upon entrance

• Isolation areas for patients with COVID-19

• COVID-19 testing of patients prior to surger y

• Appropriat­e personal protective equipment (PPE) for staff

• Limited visitation

• Rigorous cleaning and disinfecti­on • UV light disinfecti­on

• Telehealth appointmen­ts, whenever possible

• Cancellati­on or postponeme­nt of most community health education programs

To learn more about our facility-wide commitment to safety, visit palmdalere­gional.com/safety

Telehealth is the New House Call

Telehealth enables you to visit with your doctor from the comfort of your home via the internet, using a mobile phone, tablet or computer. It’s user-friendly, HIPAA-compliant video and audio technology. You can see and speak with a doctor, nurse or therapist in real-time and remain respectful of social distancing practices.

You can have your virtual visit anywhere you have internet access and privacy, and without time spent in a waiting room. Your eligibilit­y for telehealth will depend on your medical condition and ultimately will be determined by your provider.

For more informatio­n regarding telehealth medical eligibilit­y, insurance coverage, and any out-of-pocket costs, please contact your provider.

Call for a Telehealth Assessment We offer telehealth services through our urgent care center, Rosamond Urgent Care. Call 661-256-6365 to be assessed for a phone consultati­on or virtual appointmen­t visit.

For help finding a provider who offers telehealth visits, please call 800-851-9780. palmdalere­gional.com

Physicians are independen­t practition­ers who are not employees or agents of Palmdale Regional Medical Center. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. For language assistance, disability accommodat­ions and the non-discrimina­tion notice, visit our website.

*The surgery team at Palmdale Regional is working with physician offices to accommodat­ethe scheduling of surgeries and procedures that were postponed due to COVID-19, or that may have recently become a health priority. Patients are encouraged to contact their surgeon or physician for more informatio­n.

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