We understand that people in our community are naturally concerned about
COVID-19. The team at Flagler Health+ is here to meet all your healthcare
needs. We have navigated through the COVID-19 pandemic together and we
remain vigilant about ensuring the safety of our staff and patients. Surgeries
and procedures that were once postponed are now able to be addressed.
We want you to know that it is safe to do so, and our award-winning surgical
team will be with you every step of the way.
COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Information
1/3/21 - St. Johns County Vaccination Appointments Update
Once St. Johns County receives a new allocation of COVID-19 vaccines, a
registration system will be launched for residents to make an appointment
to receive a first dose of the vaccine. For updates regarding St. Johns
County’s COVID-19 vaccination program, please visit
www.sjcfl.us/coronavirusvaccinations, call the St. Johns County COVID-19 vaccination hotline at 904.295.3711,
or text SJCVACCINE to 888777.
12/30/20 - St. Johns County Update
St. Johns County is working in partnership with the Florida Department
of Health in St. Johns County to assist with the first phase of public
COVID-19 vaccination operations. As the lead agency for vaccination distribution,
the Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County has received a limited
initial allocation of COVID-19 vaccines. Per State of Florida Executive
Order 20-315, the first phase of COVID-19 vaccines is designated for the
following populations:
• Healthcare personnel with direct patient contact
• Long-term care facility residents and staff
• Persons 65 years of age and older
In addition, St. Johns County Fire Rescue is actively vaccinating frontline
personnel including emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and firefighters.
The Federal Government and State Government are also directly administering
vaccine distribution to long-term care facility residents and staff through
local private healthcare providers and pharmacies. As information regarding
COVID-19 vaccine distribution in St. Johns County is continually evolving,
please call the State of Florida 24/7 COVID-19 call center at 866.779.6121,
visit www.floridahealthcovid19.gov, or email covid-19@floridahealth.gov.
St. Johns County residents may also visit www.sjcfl.us/coronavirus for
local COVID-19 updates.
12/22/20 - Flagler Hospital Vaccine Update
Flagler Health+ received its first shipment of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
for internal distribution on Tuesday, December 22nd. Administration of
the vaccine across the enterprise is underway, providing team members
and physician partners an extra layer of protection against the COVID-19
virus. It not known at this time what role Flagler Health+ will play in
the deployment of vaccinations to the public. According to the CDC, the
goal is for everyone to be able to easily get vaccinated against COVID-19
as soon as large enough quantities are available. Once vaccines are widely
available, the plan is to have several thousand vaccination providers
offering COVID-19 vaccines in doctors’ offices, retail pharmacies,
hospitals, and federally qualified health centers. We know many area residents
are anxious to receive the vaccine. As soon as we have additional information,
we will provide it here.
Visitors
At Flagler Health+, we understand that loved ones play a very important
role in a patient’s recovery. It is also our responsibility to keep
our patients, staff and visitors safe. To support this, an inter-professional
team of physicians, infection prevention experts and leadership at Flagler
Health+ has established a revised visitor policy appropriate for the current
state of COVID-19 in our community.
Visiting hours are from 8 am to 8 pm with the following guidelines:
• Inpatients will be allowed two visitors, over the age of 18, excluding
patients in the behavioral health unit.
• Visitors to labor and delivery will be allowed one visitor who must
stay with the patient.
• Postpartum patients will be allowed one visitor who may come and go.
• NICU will be allowed two visitors at a time.
• Patients arriving for surgeries and procedures will be allowed one
visitor during pre-operation and recovery times.
• Emergency Department patients, except for those presenting with
respiratory symptoms, will be allowed one visitor once they are placed
in their treatment room.
• Special circumstances, including visitation for patients diagnosed
with COVID-19, will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• All visitors must pass a COVID-19 screening, which includes a questionnaire
and temperature check, and also wear a mask during their entire visit.
St. Johns County and Flagler Health+ COVID-19 Partnership Transitioning
from Testing to Vaccine Distribution Planning
In preparation for COVID-19 vaccine distribution, St. Johns County and
Flagler Health+ are transitioning the COVID-19 response operations from
testing to planning and vaccine delivery measures. As a result, the COVID-19
testing site at Flagler Health+ will conclude all COVID-19 tests
at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 30.
COVID-19 testing remains available at Flagler Health+ outpatient laboratories
with a physician order, CareFast+ locations and a variety of other private
locations throughout St. Johns County. In addition, a State of Florida
COVID-19 test site remains operational and free to the public at the Regency
Square Mall,
9501 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville.
Per the State of Florida, the initial phase of vaccine availability is
allocated to healthcare workers and long-term care facility residents.
As additional vaccines become available, St. Johns County Emergency Management
and Flagler Health+ will work closely with the Florida Department of Health,
the Florida Department of Emergency Management, and local healthcare providers
to expedite distribution to additional populations in accordance with
CDC, federal, and state guidelines.
Please visit
www.sjcfl.us to view a list of available COVID-19 testing locations in St. Johns County.
As test sites are continually evolving, St. Johns County cannot guarantee
the list is comprehensive. Please contact a test site directly for the
most accurate and up-to-date information regarding available services.
For more information, please call the St. Johns County Citizen Information
Hotline at
904.824.5550.
Information for Employers
To support area businesses as they return to full operations, Flagler Health+
and our national technology partner, Healthfully, are now offering a COVID-19
Employer Solution. The solution helps employers, employees and customers
feel confident that organizations are taking the risks related to COVID-19
seriously, limit exposures, provide real-time feedback, track status,deploy
contact tracing, increase access and utilize testing in the most effective
way possible.
Click here for more information.
