Merrillville - Methodist Hospital is confirming its first patient who has tested positive for COVID-19 (Coronavirus). The patient, who is now in isolation, first came into the emergency room due to illness.
Methodist Hospital reports that the patient is in stable condition.
Methodist Hospitals places the safety and wellbeing of its patients, providers and employees at the center of everything we do. We follow Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines and are in active communication with the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) to ensure our readiness with the latest information on this rapidly evolving situation. We have taken steps to ensure an adequate inventory of personal protective equipment and operating supplies, as well as cleaning and disinfectant products with efficacy against coronaviruses. We have instituted detailed processes and procedures for screening patients for recent travel histories and symptoms, as well as for the transport, testing, housing and treatment of any individuals who may present with COVID-19 symptoms. Our Emergency Management Team is also collaborating with other hospitals, local governments, and ISDH to coordinate responses. We are fully prepared to identify and treat COVID-19 patients while keeping providers, staff and other patients safe.
