Health Infographic
We are ready to safely care for you in our community practices, clinics, surgery centers and hospitals. Learn about our additional steps to keep you safe and how you should prepare for your appointment.
An overview of new safety steps at Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Testing and Screening
All patients are screened. Depending on the care needed, a COVID-19 test may be required. Our staff are screened every day.
Wearing Masks and Protective Equipment
Everyone – patients, visitors (when permitted) and staff – wears a mask. Our staff also wear other protective equipment.
Rigorously Cleaning
We frequently clean and disinfect surfaces and waiting rooms. All exam, treatment and operating rooms are cleaned before and after each patient.
Physical Distancing
Everyone stays 6 feet apart, except when needed for treatment. We are minimizing contact during check-in and limiting who may accompany a patient into our care facilities.
Offering Video Visits
Depending on your care need, we may be able to offer you a video visit.
Check in from home
You can check in on your computer, mobile device or over the phone for many appointments. If you’re unsure, call your doctor’s office.
Follow COVID-19 instructions
Many patients will receive a text via mobile devices to self-screen. If you need a COVID-19 test, be sure to self-quarantine afterwards. When you schedule your appointment, we’ll provide all this information.
Take proper precautions
Wash your hands, practice physical distancing and wear masks when needed.
Visitor restrictions
For your safety, we are limiting the number of visitors that can enter our care facilities. Check for current visitor policies before you leave for your appointment.
Wear your mask
If you don’t have one, we’ll provide one. Children under 2 are not required to wear a mask.
Mask guidelines
Bandanas, gaiters and masks with exhalation valves are not permitted to be worn as face coverings at Johns Hopkins Medicine facilities.
Be prepared for screening
As you enter one of our care facilities, you may be screened.
Park and wait
For some appointments, you may be asked to wait in your car. When you make your appointment, our staff will let you know.
Get a COVID-19 vaccine when you are eligible.
Wash your hands frequently
Cough into your bent elbow or tissue (and throw away)
Avoid touching your face
Practice physical distancing
If you feel sick, unless it's an emergency, stay home and call your doctor about your symptoms
Clean frequently
Wear a mask
Practice wellness and stress relief
Be sure your family follows the same guidelines
