Frequently Asked Questions

Community Engagement Virtual Meeting - Thursday, April 23

QUESTION #1: What are the most current numbers of COVID-19 in Tulare County? (As of Thursday, April 23) - Watch Video
QUESTION #2: Do we know why Tulare County’s per capita number is so much higher? (in relation to the Fresno Bee story of COVID-19 numbers) (As of Thursday, April 23)- Watch Video
QUESTION #3: One of our community members went by Floral Street last Friday and sat there watching. They did not see one car go through to be tested. Is it because it is too expensive to be tested or are you only taking referrals? (As of Thursday, April 23) - Watch Video
QUESTION #4: Now that you have the Abbott testing, which takes minutes instead of hours, do people get that quick test at the tents and ED or is that still only for inpatients? (As of Thursday, April 23) - Watch Video
QUESTION #5: What is the error rate on our quick tests? (As of Thursday, April 23)- Watch Video
QUESTION #6: Are KD’s positive results reported to CDC through Tulare County? (As of Thursday, April 23)- Watch Video
QUESTION #7: Can people who have survived the virus be infected again? (As of Thursday, April 23)- Watch Video
QUESTION #8: Will the antibody test be available for KD employees anytime soon? (As of Thursday, April 23)- Watch Video
QUESTION #9: Are we testing all patients at Kaweah Health? (As of Thursday, April 23) - Watch Video
QUESTION #10: A Facebook post indicated severe shortage of face masks for staff. What is the leadership directive regarding PPE? (As of Thursday, April 23) - Watch Video
QUESTION #12: The easiest way to sterilize something is to expose it to UV light. Is that not possible so at least the mask supply KD has can be reused without spreading the disease? (As of Thursday, April 23) - Watch Video
QUESTION #13: What is the current census at the hospital? Are employees being asked to stay home due to low census because of cancelled elective surgeries, etc. during these challenging times. (As of Thursday, April 23) - Watch Video
QUESTION #14: If we are furloughing employees, why are we still seeing appeals for health care workers? (As of Thursday, April 23) - Watch Video
QUESTION #15: What is the best way for community members to assist employees? (As of Thursday, April 23)- Watch Video
QUESTION #16: Why do we report deaths as COVID related, if the positive patient died from something else? (As of Thursday, April 23)- Watch Video
QUESTION #17: Are we receiving extra funding for COVID testing? (As of Thursday, April 23)- Watch Video
QUESTION #18: Are we preparing a recovery plan? (As of Thursday, April 23)- Watch Video
QUESTION #19: How do we avoid the conspiracies and false information that is out there and how do we educate others? (As of Thursday, April 23)- Watch Video
Please remind us what the “DUDE” on Gary’s badge stands for. (As of Thursday, April 23)- Watch Video