COVID-19 INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS

Nebraska Hematology-Oncology is committed to remaining vigilant in the effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19. In order for us to continue offering a safe environment for our patients and staff, we’re asking you to notify us prior to any appointment if you are exhibiting any signs or symptoms common in COVID-19 or if you or a family member has been recently exposed to anyone with COVID-19. Wearing a mask is optional but any person in an NHO facility who is experiencing cold, flu, or respiratory symptoms should still wear a mask. Only one visitor per patient is allowed. Anyone with questions or concerns about COVID-19 should call us at 402-484-4900.

 

VISITOR POLICY

Masks are optional:

  • Masks are optional for all patients, guests, and staff. If anyone would prefer to have their health care team wear a mask throughout their visit, please notify your care team. Any person within NHO facilities who is experiencing cold, flu, or respiratory symptoms should wear a mask throughout their visit.

Treatment Room:

  • One healthy adult (over the age of 16) may accompany the patient.
    • Exception: One healthy interpreter may accompany the patient in addition to the one visitor.

Provider Visits:

  • One healthy adult (over the age of 16) may accompany the patient.
    • Exception: Two healthy adults (over the age of 16) may accompany the patient for complex visits (end-of-life discussions, new diagnosis, post-hospital visits, review of scans, change of treatment, etc.)

Lab Only Visits:

  • Patients are encouraged not to stay and review labs, but to instead check their patient portal and/or call the phone nurse to review.
    • Exception: Patients may stay if they request to talk with or be evaluated by a nurse; if the lab determines the patient needs to see a nurse prior to leaving; or if their lab would require possible transfusion and/or fluids or electrolytes.

Procedure Visits:

  • All patients are to limit visitors to only one healthy adult over the age of 16.
  • If the patient wishes to have more than one visitor, they are required to call NHO prior to coming to their appointment.