There have been many adjustments made at TMH to prepare. Here are a few points that are important for you to know:
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In mid-March, non-urgent surgeries and outpatient services began being cancelled. Horizon’s The Moncton Hospital is now treating only the most urgent and critical patient cases, such as emergency traumas and cancer treatments.
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The hospital and its staff are absolutely still here for you in medical emergencies. Emergency care will continue throughout the hospital’s pandemic response.
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The hospital has implemented visitation restrictions, outpatient and visitor screening and staff screening to protect our patients, staff and building.
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The hospital has moved the COVID-19 Assessment Centre to the Moncton Coliseum. This new indoor space allows for us to meet the demand for testing as the criteria changes. Staff is assessing and swabbing approximately 60 patients a day, by appointment only.
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The hospital has a dedicated COVID-19 unit for COVID-19 positive patients. The hospital also has a surge capacity plan to provide critical care to patients in the Intensive Care Unit, including those patients who may require ventilation.
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Horizon has supported its staff with additional training on Personal Protective Equipment – PPE. The best way for the public to support our staff at this time is by staying home and practicing physical distancing. (We thank you!)
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Horizon also has a Human Resources plan in place to ensure we can staff our essential services. This includes redeploying staff from their regular jobs into new roles and engaging with retirees and students that have reached out to help.
COVID-19 Care Fund
Many have donated to our COVID-19 Care Fund for The Moncton Hospital and we are most grateful. We are pleased to report that since we launched the fund on March 31 close to
$16,000
has been raised to help the Foundation respond to emerging staff and patient needs. So far, several donor funded
IPads
are being purchased to allow patients to communicate with their families. In these days of visitor restrictions, the time can be long for patients. We will also
cover the cost of TV service to patients who can’t afford to pay.
These are just a few examples of how donors like you are helping us through this crisis with your gift. We will keep you updated as to where your donations are going during this continually evolving time.
Our Foundation Office remains closed
until further notice. Most of our staff is working remotely and we are doing our best to serve you while using all the appropriate precautions.
Please continue to stay safe!
Yours in health,
