Mount Nittany Medical Center began permitting one visitor per inpatient during visitation hours Monday, Mount Nittany Health said in a release.
Visitation hours at the center are 2-6 p.m. daily, and all visitors, patients and caregivers are still required to wear masks and be screened prior to the visit. If a visitor does not have a mask, one will be provided.
One support person or caregiver may also accompany patients at the Medical Centerâs emergency department, Mount Nittany Physician Group, Mount Nittany Health Surgical Center, CANCER CARE PARTNERSHIP and outpatient Medical Center locations.
According to the release, the visitation policy revision is the result of continued evaluation by a multi-disciplinary team with the goal of allowing visitor support of patients, while ensuring the safety of patients and staff.
Medical Center named a ‘World’s Best Hospital’ by Newsweek
Apr 23, 2021
With a focus on delivering compassionate care of the highest quality and safety for every patient, every time, Mount Nittany Health is proud to be nationally recognized with top honors in clinical care, patient safety and overall performance across the health system.
Most recently, Mount Nittany Medical Center was named as one of 350 US hospitals and one of just 15 Pennsylvania hospitals honored as a ‘World’s Best Hospital 2021’ by Newsweek Magazine.
“The 2,000 hospitals named in this list–which covers 25 countries, including United States, United Kingdom, Germany and Canada –stand out for their consistent excellence, including distinguished physicians, top-notch nursing care and state-of-the-art technology,” said Newsweek Global Editor-in-Chief, Nancy Cooper.
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Apr 2, 2021
STATE COLLEGE There are now 28 COVID positive inpatients at Mount Nittany Medical Center, ages 44 to 90.
To date, there have been 118 COVID positive inpatients during the month of March, with an average daily census of 18.
The information was reported by Chief Clinical Officer of Mount Nittany Physician Group Dr. Christopher Hester.
As community cases of the virus continue to rise, so do our hospital numbers, Hester said. COVID inpatient numbers have steadily been on the rise for the last few weeks, he said.
“We continue to monitor virus activity in the community and within the health system on a daily basis, and are prepared to make service adjustments as needed to serve our COVID positive inpatients and those needing us for acute and surgical care. This includes the rescheduling of nonessential surgeries and procedures, if needed.
Colby Wesner, DO
STATE COLLEGE Colby R. Wesner, DO, has joined the Mount Nittany Physician Group pediatric hospitalist program.
Dr. Wesner says that he chose pediatrics because he enjoys being around children and finds it rewarding not only to care for his patients, but also to comfort them and make seeing the doctor as fun as possible.
“As a severely asthmatic child, I learned how impactful and positive it can be to visit a doctor who is fun and goofy, and I hope that my bedside interactions with these kids can help them make the most out of an otherwise scary experience,” he shares.