Jean D. Krebs is an Associate at Mintz who focuses her practice on health care transactional, regulatory, and compliance matters. You are provided with a full spectrum of health and wellbeing resources, including a first in-class Employee Assistance Program, to empower you to make positive We recommend the MyChart is a free, secure portal that provides the most up-to-date medical information available about your or your loved ones care. Access to Certain Opioid Use Disorder Treatments: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is working to ensure individuals in opioid treatment programs (OTP) can continue to receive (i) buprenorphine by telehealth without first being seen for an in-person examination and (ii) take-home doses of methadone beyond the end of the PHE. 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As the COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S. extends into its second year with more than 500,000 dead and major challenges to the nations economy Pew Research Center looks back at some of the key patterns in public attitudes and experiences we observed in the first year of the crisis. Lynx light rail and CATS have stations across from the Spectrum First, pharmacies must provide a certain level of oversight over its program, including obtaining patient attestations that the patient indeed does not have insurance coverage, and it must provide the CDC with periodic facility level data. Free parking is available at Center City Green Parking Deck, located WebIn response to the COVID -19 public health emergency and the need to isolate and quarantine individuals to prevent the spread of the virus, Fairfax County has activated Spectrum Center management wont itself designate vaccinated and un-vaccinated sections, and in fact, it doesnt plan to question you about your vaccine status Hangouts can be accessed through Gmail, YouTube, the Hangouts app in the Apple or Android stores and on the web. include a bag check and metal detector. Effective Tuesday, Nov. 23, patients are allowed only one adult visitor in the following areas: All inpatient rooms, emergency departments, urgent care, walk-in clinics, surgery, radiology and lab locations, as well as labor and delivery. The Spectrum Center at 333 E. Trade St. in Charlotte requires ages 5 and older to wear masks at all times, unless eating or drinking. Can I have a virtual visit with a patient? Below are instructions on how to start a text chat, phone call or video call: Hangouts is a free communication platform that allows you to connect with your loved ones via text chat, phone call or video call on your smartphone, tablet or computer. Grand Rapids, MI 49503. CHARLOTTE, N.C. The county is not recommending cancelling events and to this point, Spectrum Center said everything is continuing as scheduled with some added extra cleaning. If you are planning to visit or accompany a patient to a Corewell Health facility, please review the information listed below. WebRepresentatives from the U.S. CDCs National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases have reported that it may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their face. GRAND RAPIDS, MI Amid a rise in COVID-19 cases, Spectrum Health is reducing the number of visitors allowed in its hospitals and outpatient care sites. At Spectrum Center, this includes all Hardwood Club, courtside and second-row courtside seats, as well as the first several rows of sections 103-107. New guidance recommends that those who suspect they may be sick with COVID-19, but do not have a test result, should isolate until results are received. On Thursday, Spectrum reported 25.9% of all COVID tests it performed were positive for the disease. On April 18, 2023, HHS announced the Bridge Access Program for COVID-19 Vaccines and Treatment Programs (Program) which has the primary purpose of maintaining uninsured individuals access to COVID-19 vaccinations and treatment. The entrance for your vaccine appointment is located on East 5. As there may be updates throughout the season, we encourage you to check back often. Importantly, pharmacies that participate in the Program will be held to certain expectations. WebAlways get more of the story, breaking news and unlimited access to videos, photo galleries, databases of public documents, and more available on your desktop, These agreements will also render pharmacies eligible for one-time base payments for each site that targets an area that has low rates of access and vaccination. The Corewell Health care team understands how important visitors are to support healing, comfort, care coordination and discharge planning for our patients. have a mask, we can provide one when you arrive. Medicare beneficiaries will no longer receive free over-the-counter COVID-19 tests. The number of workers youll see cleaning high-traffic areas like railings, restrooms and high-top dining tables will almost certainly be greater than it was the last time you were at the venue. Pediatric COVID-19 patients are allowed two adult visitors, who must be the same people throughout the patients stay and must follow personal protective equipment guidelines. And I think it is going to be the same, she continued, but I think its going to be even better in a way, because I think weve missed this gathering of us coming together to hear live entertainment. 10@ cd@ -TQQ ` . FDA Emergency Use Authorization for COVID-19 Products: The FDA may continue authorizing various medical products and treatments for emergency use. We request that no more than two visitors are present at the patients bedside at a time. Fans should be aware that everything will be contactless. 1300 Michigan St. NE, Grand Rapids. ParkMobile allows guests to reserve parking at several lots near Spectrum Center viaspectrumcenter.parkmobile.ioor the ParkMobile app. Canceling Spectrum service. If you do not already have an account, you can create one here. Spectrum Center has created a 100% cashless experience at all concession stands and retail locations. Sad face emojiits over. Most Michigan hospitals ease mask requirements after 3 years of COVID, Tiny superhero triumphs over heart defect, Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Childrens Hospital, Spectrum Health Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center, Spectrum Health Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion, Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital. Officials said they have been using the CDC recommended cleaning methods throughout the area, all restrooms have anti-bacterial soap and hand sanitizer can be found throughout the building. Visitors who are younger than 12 years old must have a supervising adult with them at all times who is not the patient. But it hasnt been entirely clear whether the crowds heading into Charlottes largest indoor venue post-COVID-19 would look just like the ones that attended shows there prior to the pandemic On Thursday morning, Hornets Sports & Entertainment made it official: When Spectrum Center celebrates a return to hosting live, non-NBA offerings in August starting with the Harlem Globetrotters on Aug. 8 the arena will be open at 100% capacity. As we make changes to our guidelines, we will update our patient and visitor web page. endstream endobj 354 0 obj <. North Carolinas divorce law is clearly an outlier. It also features a variety of videos about our commitment to helping keep our communities safe. First and foremost, the organization asks that fans who are not feeling well, or who have recently been exposed to COVID-19, stay home, HSE said in a release. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Nov. 23, 2021 As a result of increasing numbers of patients admitted with COVID-19 and hospitals at or near capacity throughout West Michigan, Spectrum Health is revising its visitor policies to reduce the number of people in its Grand Rapids and regional hospitals and outpatient care sites. Spectrum Center encourages fans to arrive 45-60 minutes before tipoff to ensure they have time to enter the arena and reach their seats. Protocols released for Charlotte Hornets home games at Spectrum Center this season, Waxhaw native Saldiveri becomes first player from his Union Co. school drafted into NFL, Police searching for driver in deadly hit-and-run in Salisbury, Gaston County man accused of shooting, injuring 3 extradited to NC, Deputies: 2 shot at large gathering in Boone, 4 Years Later: UNC Charlotte students recollect on solemn anniversary of campus shooting, Medic: 1 person killed in north Charlotte fire, PLAN AHEAD: Latest Weather Forecast Video, RELATED: Carolina Panthers sign robot named KP to help reach out to community. Spectrum Healths COVID-19 resource center can be found here. Effective 6 am, Friday, April 14, masks are optional for patients and visitors at all Corewell Health sites, except at long-term care and skilled nursing facilities and transplant clinics. Stations with free masks are available at entrances for all who choose to use them. DATE: September 17, SUBJECT: Nursing Home Visitation - COVID-19 . For easy access, please have your ticket barcode up on your screen before you reach the entrance of Spectrum Center. Starting in September, they required proof This is part of the Spectrum So if its up to them no one will take your temperature at the entrance and no one will ask you if youve been feeling sick. Officials said all scheduled events at Spectrum Center such as Hornets games and concerts will continue as planned, but they are in constant communication with local health officials, government agencies and the NBA. This option is offered to the patients identified emergency contact, shortly after a patient is admitted. Like its done to most of the rest of the world, the pandemic has turned Spectrum Center into a cash-less marketplace, from paperless tickets to contactless payment methods to the use of QR codes to facilitate the placing of food and drink orders before you get to the concession stand. parking decks exterior. Pediatric radiology patients can have one adult visitor. Every guest who attends an event at the Spectrum Center is advised to follow daily illness prevention recommendations. Additionally, pharmacies must conduct outreach through community partnerships with underserved populations regarding the availability of the COVID-19 vaccine to the underserved patients. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The Charlotte Hornets will play their first home preseason game of the season against the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night, and there will be some new COVID-19 protocols that fans will need to follow at all home games at Spectrum Center this year. 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But the FDA has requested that Congress approve an extension of these requirements beyond the end of the PHE. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. person driving you remain in the car and park locally. Additionally, the Program creates a $1.1 billion private-public partnership with pharmacies to allow for continued provision of COVID-19 vaccines and treatments. Food service might skew more toward pre-packaged items and grab-and-go-style service, although Julian said theyre still weighing options. SAMHSA will use interim measures to maintain continued access after the end of the PHE while it works on, Amendments to the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act Declaration, HHS Bridge Access Program for COVID-19 Vaccines and Treatments Program. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere. WebThe City of Irvine is closely monitoring the national outbreak of the novel coronavirus, now known as COVID-19. Telehealth Prescribing of Controlled Substances without In-Person Interaction: The prescribing of controlled substances to patients without in-person examinations will be restricted. Our dedicated COVID-19 vaccine center houses all our information about vaccine safety, expected effects, and effectiveness. Telehealth Update: DEA Issues Long-Awaited Proposed Rule on Prescribing Controlled Substances via Telehealth, Telehealth Update: PHE Extended Through April 2023, But Some Key Telehealth Flexibilities Will Stick Around Longer, will remain mostly unchanged through December 2024, CMS state-specific guidance on Medicaid telehealth expansion, making such access permanent through its proposed OTP regulations, HHS announced itsintent to amend the PREP Act declaration, Bridge Access Program for COVID-19 Vaccines and Treatment Programs, Health Care Compliance, Fraud & Abuse, and Regulatory Counseling. He also thrives on telling emotive long-form stories about extraordinary Charlotteans and as a veteran of 25-plus marathons and two Ironman triathlons occasionally writes about endurance and other sports. | Opinion, Castle for sale in SC has it all gargoyles, lions heads and even a sword in stone, Bad weather postpones NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover. COVID-19-patients are allowed only one adult visitor, who must be the same person throughout the patients stay and must follow personal protective equipment guidelines. Coverage for COVID-19 Testing: Coverage for COVID-19 testing will end or be limited. HHS will provide support for the existing public sector vaccine safety net. Phone: 949-724-6000. This story was originally published June 17, 2021, 9:00 AM. Recommending that if you test positive for COVID-19, you stay home for at least 5 days and isolate from others in your home. You can be dropped off close to the entrance. WebHome COVID-19 testing guidance. Many phones, tablets and computers have free and easy ways to communicate with your friends and family via video, voice or text. All ofWCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. Please wear a mask that covers your mouth and nose. People are going to be hungry for it, and probably coming with a different appreciation that they didnt maybe even have before. Below, please find information that will help prepare you for your visit to Spectrum Center. To avoid congestion and ensure you have plenty of time to enter the arena and reach your seat prior to tipoff, we recommend fans arrive 45-60 minutes before the game. With less than two weeks left until the end of the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), which is set to expire on May 11, 2023, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is preparing to transition certain COVID-19 flexibilities. Existing authorizations for COVID-19 products will remain unchanged. If you are unable to personally connect with your loved one or havent received an update from the care team, call. The content on this Website is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. For fans who are seated within 15 feet of the court, NBA protocols say you must show proof of being fully vaccinated or a negative COVID-19 test sampled within 48 hours before the game, or rapid test on the day of. The folks who do the bookings for Spectrum Center have been on a pretty good hot streak lately. Through these contracts, the Program will deliver a per-dose payment to pharmacies that will enable the pharmacies to administer these vaccines and treatments. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. Share compliments, concerns and complaints about your experience at Spectrum Health. The Sharecare Health Security VERIFIED platform and process confirms adherence to more than 140 expert-validated standards across more than 600 checkpoints, including health and hygiene protocols, air and water management, the attendee experience, and health safety communication with patrons and employees. With a few caveats. You understand and knowingly and voluntarily assumes all risks related to attending, traveling to and from Games, Playoff Games, and Events held at Spectrum Center. On the basis of the upstream and downstream markets, the study examined COVID-19's effects on the manufacturing industry's supply chain. 407 0 obj <>stream With less than two weeks left until the end of the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), which is set to expire on May 11, 2023, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is preparing to transition certain COVID-19 flexibilities. We look forward to seeing you at Spectrum Center! PUBLISHED 4:00 PM PT Jun. Certain Medicare and Medicaid Waivers and Flexibilities: Many COVID-19 waivers, such as Section 1135 waivers, that were issued to ensure flexibility in obtaining access to care during the height of the pandemic will be rescinded. Though the PHE expires on May 11, 2023, HHS has demonstrated that preventing and treating COVID-19 still remains a top priority, particularly with respect to patients that are uninsured, Medicare and Medicaid patients, and patients struggling with substance abuse disorder. This is part of the Spectrum Centers normal safety practices. In the coming months, it will be interesting to see how HHS and its operating divisions navigate COVID-19 following the end of the PHE and observe the impact of these private-public partnerships on COVID-19 vaccination rates. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Officials said if anyone is feeling sick, no matter what symptoms you are showing, you should not attend public events. Enter the deck at 6th Street. Please wear a mask that covers your mouth and nose. On February 9, 2023, HHS released a COVID-19 PHE Transition Roadmap, which provides All Rights Reserved. If you do not @hornets Sports & Entertainment released this advisory regarding the Coronavirus. However, in establishing this partnership, HHS also steps up to the plate and commits itself to closing the gap on vaccinations and treatment for COVID-19 for the uninsured population. Hornets Sports & Entertainment strives to create a safe, healthy and enjoyable atmosphere for all fans, guests, employees, players and performers that enter our doors. 100 Michigan St. NE Mobile: 616.540.0813 Avalon Emerson, former software developer turned Berghain DJ and acclaimed techno producer, gives off the enviable aura of someone whos good at everything. The testing will begin on game days three hours before tip-off. During the PHE, the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP Act) declaration provided liability protections to certain organizations and providers engaged in manufacturing, distribution or administrationof COVID-19 vaccinations, testing, or treatments. In other words, it should likely be very close to a pre-COVID-19 experience. We will have wheelchairs available if you need them. All Spectrum Center concession stands and the Hornets Fan Shop offer mobile ordering and express pickup through the Hornets + Spectrum Center App. Sept. 25: LIT AF Tour hosted by Martin Lawrence. Locked On is the leading podcast network forlocal sportsand is owned by WCNC Charlotte's parent company TEGNA. Coronavirus outbreak: What you need to know Coronavirus outbreak: What you need to know. Support my work with a digital subscription. In its guidance, HHS identified the following flexibilities and programs that will be affected by the end of the PHE: HHS identified the following policies and programs that will be unaffected by the expiration of the PHE: Other COVID-19 Measures to be Implemented by HHS beyond the End of the PHE. Self or at home COVID-19 tests may be used to identify active infection for people with COVID-19 symptoms, no COVID-19 symptoms or This push to establish these partnerships with pharmacies is likely derived from data that shows that more than two-thirds of adult COVID-19 vaccinations were administered at a pharmacy. Spectrums 76 COVID-19 patients is up from 52 as of Aug. 10, according to the health systems coronavirus dashboard. Charlotte will also play the Dallas Mavericks on Oct. 13 in the preseason before opening up the 2021-22 regular season at home on Wednesday, Oct. 20 against the Indiana Pacers. %%EOF We encourage you to use digital resources to connect with your loved ones in the hospital and to assist them in their care. There are both free and paid plans available. FDA Guidance Documents Affecting Clinical Practice and Supply Chains: The FDA will review and revise, as applicable, each of the several dozen guidance documents published by the FDA during the PHE, including documents related to clinical practice and supply chain issues. Adult COVID-19-patients are allowed only one adult visitor, who must be the same person throughout the patients stay and must follow personal protective equipment WebThe Spectrum Center envisions an inclusive campus community free of discrimination in all forms where social justice inspires community engagement and equity. The restrictions apply to the following Spectrum Health hospitals and nearby physician offices and ambulatory care sites: People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our long and continuing legacy of strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network. Additional clinics will be scheduled at Spectrum Center once the Hornets know the rest of their schedule. Pitchfork. The CDC will purchase and distribute COVID-19 vaccines and allocate them to the public through its network of 64 state and local health department immunization awardees, who will then re-distribute the vaccines to local health departments and HRSA-supported health centers. We love watching entertainment on TV, but there is nothing like a live event.. With less than two weeks left until the end of the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), which is set to expire on May 11, 2023, the Department of The Global Optical Spectrum Analyzer Market We just thought it was time to let people know: Were back in business, said Donna Julian, Hornets executive vice president and Spectrum Center general manager, in a Zoom call with the Observer on Wednesday. Visit between 6 am and 9 pm. Below are instructions on how to start a text chat, phone call or video call: Zoom is a video conferencing platform that allows you to connect with your loved ones via video or audio call on your smartphone, tablet or computer. As for buying habits, Julian said all signs point to fans being bullish. The only exceptions are when actively eating or drinking at the guests designated seating location. Web704-688-8600 For general group sales questions for Spectrum Center: 704.688.9047 Ref: QSO-20-39-NH . With limited exceptions, all tickets for Hornets games and Spectrum Center events will be digital. The Hornets are set to begin a five-game homestand with games against the Atlanta Hawks, Dallas Mavericks, New Orleans Pelicans, New York Knicks and Utah Jazz before traveling to Brooklyn to face the Nets. Patient or next-of-kin identifies which visitors can visit the patient and must remain the same for the duration of the patients stay, All visitors must adhere to PPE requirements. We know this is difficult for everyone involved, and we want to be sure there are ways for you to stay connected with your loved ones. Child care providers are still expected to follow all reporting requirements as dictated by On the basis of the upstream and downstream markets, the study examined COVID-19's effects on the manufacturing industry's supply chain. Medicare and Medicaid Telehealth Flexibilities: As covered under the 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill (Omnibus Bill), the ability for Medicare beneficiaries to use telehealth services. Call 616.391.2624. She represents clients across the health care industry, including hospitals, physician organizations, health care systems, and long-term and urgent care providers. We are continually reviewing regulations, standards and guidelines for potential modifications across our system. Julian indicated that even the August events (the Globetrotters on Aug. 8, Alabama on Aug. 13, WWE Supershow on Aug. 14 and Michael Bubl on Aug. 17), which one might assume would be the most concerning for apprehensive fans, have been selling as strongly as they would in quote-unquote normal times. WebSelf or at home COVID-19 tests may be used to identify active infection for people with COVID-19 symptoms, no COVID-19 symptoms or exposure to someone with COVID-19. %PDF-1.5 % At-home tests will not be accepted. We can help you call You accept that you have sole responsibility for any and all costs and expenses, damages, liability, and other losses that you, or any of your respective heirs, assigns, executors, administrators, next of kin or other persons acting or claiming to act on behalf of you and your guests (the "Related Persons"), may incur in connection with the risks described above, and voluntarily waive all claims and potential claims against Charlotte Arena Operations, LLC and Hornets Basketball, LLC. People are ready to get back, Julian said, noting that the venue hasnt been able to offer a form of live entertainment besides NBA basketball since it hosted the Wild n Out Live comedy tour with Nick Cannon there on March 8, 2020. Spectrum Health COVID-19 drive-thru testing site. to assist at all times. I finally hit the big one. Popular NC lottery game ends after man scores jackpot.

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