Frequently Asked Questions

Community Engagement Virtual Meeting - Thursday, April 2

Question #1 - How many COVID-19 positive patients at Kaweah Health, as of April 2, 2020?- Watch Video
Question #2 - How many patients have recovered from COVID-19, as of April 2, 2020?- Watch Video
Question #3 - Are we going to need additional bed capacity to accommodate a potential increase in COVID-19 cases, as we have seen in other communities like New York?- Watch Video
Question #4 - What does it mean when the state/federal entity allocates additional emergency beds to a hospital?- Watch Video
Question #5 - If Tulare County has a surge, how long does it take to obtain a new facility for beds? Who makes the decision?- Watch Video
Question #6 - Positive COVID-19 cases in Tulare County are near that of Fresno County, is there concern for local infection rates?- Watch Video
Question #7 - Can the increase in COVID019 cases in Tulare County be traced to any social events or gatherings?- Watch Video
Question #8 - Is the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) continue to be a concern at Kaweah Health? - Watch Video
Question #9 - What are the current Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) needs being collected by the Kaweah Health Foundation?- Watch Video
Question #10 - What are doctors prescribing for COVID-19 patients?- Watch Video
Question #11 - Is Kaweah Health participating in any studies or treatments that might decrease the disease severity to reduce the incidents and duration of COVID pneumonia and potentially the need for ventilators?- Watch Video
Question #12 - Will Kaweah Health be conducting the new Abbott Laboratory COVID-19 testing?- Watch Video
Question #13 - What is Kaweah Health’s position on the rapid antibody covid-19 test? Is there a funding issue or supply issue?- Watch Video
Question #14 - What is the message to individuals who have tested negative for COVID-19?- Watch Video
Question #15 - How are hospital staff at Kaweah Health handling processes and procedures relating to COVID-19?- Watch Video
Question #16 - How long is the COVID-19 test valid after conducting test?- Watch Video
Question #17 - Does Kaweah Health have a plan to place doctors and nurses in a hotel to protect their families if the COVID-19 situation gets worse?- Watch Video