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VISITOR RESTRICTIONS AND COVID-19 INFORMATION – September 1, 2022

COVID-19 – CARING FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS

VISITATION AND RESTRICTIONS

Thank you for trusting The Outer Banks Hospital to care for you and your loved ones. The safety of our patients, visitors and team members is our top priority. As we continue to monitor and respond to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, we are taking steps to ensure the safety of all. The Outer Banks Hospital remains vigilant with its screening process for all visitors, entry requirements and visitor restrictions by department. This is an evolving situation and we continue to closely monitor local data, including COVID-19 cases in our area, and will adjust visitation restrictions accordingly.

COVID-19 VACCINES

The Dare County Department of Public Health is administering the COVID-19 vaccine. Please visit the Dare County website or call the Dare County COVID hotline at 252-475-5008 for more information about getting your COVID-19 vaccine here locally. The Outer Banks Hospital and Medical Group is not vaccinating community residents at this time as our resources are devoted to testing and treating COVID-19 patients.

MAIN LOBBY ENTRANCE

Our main lobby entrance is open Monday – Friday from 7:00am – 5:00pm. The emergency room entrance is open 24/7. (Note: You will not be able to access the emergency room from the main lobby door on the weekends.) Outpatient walk-in services are open.

VIRTUAL VISITS

The Outer Banks Medical Group is offering virtual visits (phone or computer) for established patients in order to continue care and limit potential exposure to the virus. If you are an established patient of an Outer Banks Medical Group practice and you need to be seen, please call the office to see what options are available to you and your unique situation. Visit /Locations for contact information. If you already have an appointment scheduled, our staff will be reaching out to you.

TESTING INFORMATION

For individuals with symptoms that are not manageable at home – please go to the emergency department.

For those individuals with symptoms manageable at home who wish to be tested – check the Dare County website for testing opportunities. You may also call the nearest urgent care center for testing information.

If you require a test prior to a medical procedure, please work with your provider to secure that. For all other COVID-19 testing, please visit a local urgent care, pharmacy, or contact ECU Health at 252-847-8000 for additional resources.

Any confirmed cases of COVID-19 will be reported by Dare County.

SAFETY

The Outer Banks Hospital and Medical Group is committed to maintaining the safest environment for the delivery of care throughout the pandemic through the use of sophisticated clean techniques. This includes sterilization and cleaning protocols such as the use of Solaris UV Lybots. The Outer Banks Hospital and Medical Group will continue to ensure that all high-touch services are fully sanitized.