One patient who tested positive for COVID-19 is currently hospitalized at Temple University Hospital-Jeanes Campus. While collecting information about the patient, including their work history, we learned that they worked on a per-diem basis as a healthcare provider on the Jeanes Campus for a single day, treating 3 patients in a self-contained unit.

We are taking all necessary steps, including strict adherence to the CDC’s Infection Prevention and Control protocols, to ensure the health and safety of all patients, visitors and staff. Local health officials, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the patient’s employer have been conducting contact tracing to locate and notify others who came into contact with or may have come into contact with the patient.

We will continue to work closely with all relevant health officials, including the CDC, PA Department of Health and Philadelphia Department of Public Health, to address and monitor this case and provide high quality and safe care to all of our patients.