Terrebonne General Medical Center (TGMC) and the TGMC Board of Commissioners have made, and continue to make, substantial investments to keep staff, physicians, and the community prepared for COVID-19. Throughout this ongoing pandemic, TGMC has taken a proactive approach and established a COVID Medical Team to ensure that the safest care, and the most adequate supplies and resources are available. To date, approximately $5 million has been invested in the improvements of the medical center.
Negative pressure rooms and additional security measures were made to accommodate COVID-positive patients, while keeping other patients and staff safe. Several million dollars were allocated to continue adequate staffing models. Life-saving pharmaceuticals were and continue to be on hand to treat patients in dire need and were provided well in advance of the need. Although PPE has been a challenge in all COVID impacted areas, these supplies were planned for very early on such that patients, physicians, and staff were always protected.
“If an item is needed to improve patient care, to receive results quicker, or to be more efficient with the services we are providing, our board relies on the expertise of our medical experts and are in full support,” said J. Louis Watkins, III, TGMC board chairman.
Adequate tests continue to be available for patients and the community. TGMC offers drive-through COVID-19 testing with same day results and plans to expand this in order to meet local business and community need.