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Update on Transportation

9/5/2020

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PictureJeff Downing
Assistant Rabban
I've been asked to share a brief email discussion regarding the current and future status of transporting children to our hospitals. 

I'm sure you've heard that we have been unable to transport children to our Chicago and Cincinnati hospitals due to Covid-19. For the safety of our hospitals, drivers, and especially kids, Shriners International along with the Board of Directors and Board of Trustees of Shriners Hospitals for Children closed transportation early in the spring. Any child needing a check-up or follow-up appointment has been able to do so using a system called Fast Track. Fast Track is similar to Zoom or Go To Meeting - it is a way for people to meet over the internet where they can talk to and see each other. This has been very beneficial in that our kids can still see their doctors, and the doctors can note the progress being made by each patient without the risk of potentially infecting each other.

But now, as the world is slowly opening up from it's Covid-19 forced slumber, there are questions about transportation. Illustrious Sir Ron Stanley, the Elf Khurafeh Board of Governors representative to the Chicago Hospital had a brief discussion with Mark Niederpruem, FACHE who is the Administratos of the Chicago Hospital. Here are the highlights of their conversation:


PictureIllustrious Sir Ron Stanley and
Mark Niederpreuem, Hospital Admin
Illustrious Sir Ron: Mark, when do you think transportation will start up again?

Mark: Some Shrine Centers are currently transporting kids so it is up to the Shrine Centers and the individual drivers if they are comfortable transporting at this time.


I. S. Ron: Telehealth in Saginaw - is it going to stay active?

Mark: I do not know the long term answer to this question. However, at this time it will remain active. Since March when Covid hit, Shriners Hospital for Children - Chicago has significantly increased telehealth, but using personal devices in patient homes. I suspect this will continue and eventually the Saginaw site will then be reevaluated to see if [it] is used enough to keep it going.


I.S. Ron: Will we need all the vans in the future?
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Mark: If telehealth ramps up in the coming year like it has recently, I project the number of trips need[ed] will decrease. What I don't know is by how much. Sorry I can't be more precise at this time


If you have any questions regarding the current situation for transportation or what lies ahead, feel free to contact Illustrious Sir Ron Stanley. He will try to answer all of your questions.

Fraternally,
Jeff Downing
​Assistant Rabban
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    • Leadership >
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      • Alpena Shrine Club
      • Ausable Shrine Club
      • Bay Area Shrine Club
      • Capitol City Shrine Club
      • Davison Shrine Club
      • Fenton Shrine Club
      • Flint River Shiners
      • Hillbilly Clan 55
      • Huron Shrine Club
      • Inland Lakes Shrine Club
      • Lapeer Shrine Club
      • Leigon of Honor
    • Clubs (M - Z) >
      • Midland Shrine Club
      • Northern Michigan Shrine Club
      • Oasis Shrine Club
      • Oscoda Shrine Club
      • Saginaw Shrine Club
      • Sanilac Shrine Club
      • Scotland USA Shrine Club
      • Shiawassee Shrine Club
      • West Branch Shrine Club
      • White Pine Shrine Club
    • Units >
      • Arab Partol
      • Clowns
      • Director's Staff
      • Highlanders
      • Hospital Transportation
      • Military Patrol
      • Oriental Band
      • Provost Guard
      • Ritualistic Cast
      • Security
      • Tall Shriners
    • Club-Sponsored Units >
      • Calliope Clowns
      • Mini Cars
      • Model T's
      • Motorcycle Drill Team
    • Affiliations
    • Legacy
    • Hospitals
    • History and Famous Shriners
    • Contact
  • Banquet Facilities
    • Circus Park
    • Shriners Hall
    • Rental Partners
  • Events
    • Calendar
    • Shriner Vehicle Raffle
    • EK Sportsman's Raffle
    • Halloween Party
    • Shriners' Run
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      • Circus History
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