Universal masking, screening and testing protocols are already in place as the health care system brings back surgeries and other procedures for those patients for whom waiting could have medical consequences.

The healthcare system’s Access to Care Team can connect patients with a range of programs that will help them amid the economic turmoil brought on by the pandemic.

Franklin Memorial Hospital (FMH) was awarded an ‘A’ in the spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing Franklin Memorial Hospital’s achievements providing safer health care.

Fighting the pandemic means some assignments have changed, and some are logging fewer hours, but all employees are receiving the full pay and benefits they had prior to the outbreak.