MGH campus transformation
MGH’s campus transformation continues with major renovation work. Patients and visitors can expect to experience noise, hallway closures and detours around the hospital. Learn more about our campus transformation.
MGH’s campus transformation continues with major renovation work. Patients and visitors can expect to experience noise, hallway closures and detours around the hospital. Learn more about our campus transformation.
Sarah Downey, president and CEO of Michael Garron Hospital, interviews Dr. Janine McCready, infectious diseases physician at Michael Garron Hospital.
You have questions and Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) has answers.
In this community edition of “5 Questions with President and CEO Sarah Downey” video series, Sarah interviews Dr. Janine McCready, infectious diseases physician at MGH.
Watch the video to find out the answers to the following 5 questions:
Key Points: No, there is no new evidence to suggest that COVID-19 is an airborne illness.
Key Points: Anyone experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19 should immediately cancel their plans and should self-isolate and get tested for COVID-19. If you, members of your household or individuals you plan on seeing are vulnerable, you may want to pause and consider the necessity of close contact and expanding your social circle. And, when you’re not able to physically distance it’s important to wear a mask or a faceshield and practice regular hand hygiene.
Key Points: Safeguards must be put in place in order of children to safely return to the classroom. These safeguards will include: enhanced screening protocols, regular hand hygiene, physical distancing, classroom cohorting and wearing face masks (when appropriate).
Key Points: Stay home when you’re sick, maintain 6 feet between colleagues, wear a cloth mask when physical distancing isn’t possible, avoid large gatherings, consider staff cohorting and practice regular hand hygiene.
Key Points: (1) Wash your hands before putting on your mask (2) place your mask on your face and ensure it is covering both your nose and mouth (3) avoid touching your face while wearing a mask (4) wash your hands before removing your mask (5) carefully remove your mask and properly dispose, store or launder it (6) wash your hands.