May 12, 2020 3:35 a.m.
Adapt is now requiring facial coverings for all staff, patients, and visitors entering its buildings.
That includes Adapt, Compass and SouthRiver locations in Douglas, Coos and Josephine counties.
An Adapt release said as a provider of addiction treatment, mental health care and primary care in southern Oregon, they have remained open at all locations with all services available. The release said they have been using additional screening measures and safeguards for in-person visits and have expanded phone and tele/health services to ensure safe and accessible care.
The release said Adapt is monitoring and adjusting safeguards as updated information and recommendations are released by local, state and federal authorities. Safety measures are reviewed against the anticipated reopening of some businesses in Oregon and federal phased re-opening guidance, according to the release.
It said to slow the spread of the virus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises the use of a cloth face covering when a person leaves their home, regardless of fever or COVID-19 symptoms.
Jerry O’Sullivan, Adapt Senior Director of Operations said this area has been “incredibly fortunate” not to have the number of cases seen in some parts of the country. He said “we expect that there will be a resurgence in some places as our economy reopens”. He said if there is an uptick in in cases in the community, they want to make sure their employees and patients are protected. He said people visiting Adapt may bring their own face covering or receive one at Adapt’s outpatient screening stations.
The release said screening and social distancing measures based on CDC guidelines are in place at all locations to ensure the safety of patients, caregivers and staff. Patients and visitors will still be asked appropriate screening questions and have their temperature taken. Patients feeling sick are asked to call, before coming in.
More information is posted at www.adaptoregon.org.