SVMC Offering Drive-up Testing for Referred Patients
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BENNINGTON, Vt. — Southwestern Vermont Medical Center is now offering drive-up testing for patients who have a referral for COVID-19 testing from their primary-care provide.
The service allows patients to remain in their cars. The process was initiated over the weekend to minimize potential viral exposure to other patients and staff for patients who do not need emergency care or monitoring. Clinical staff wear personal protective equipment (PPE), swab patients in their cars, and remind patients to practice self-isolation until results are known. Samples are sent to the Vermont lab for results, which typically arrive to the primary care provider within 96 hours. The State of Vermont is not charging for the test.
"We have an extraordinary team of professionals and dedicated community leaders all committed to ensuring, as best as we can, that this virus has as little impact as possible on the health of our communities," said Thomas Dee, president and CEO of Southwestern Vermont Health Care. "The situation is changing rapidly. We aim to keep everyone informed, so we can all work together in this important effort."
If you think you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, call your state's department of health. Telephone numbers and other COVID-19 information, including frequently asked questions and helpful resources, are available at svhealthcare.org. The site is updated continuously.
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