Atlantic, IA — As part of an effort to make Cass County Health System’s building more secure for patients, families, and employees, officials with CCHS announced today (Tuesday) that two exterior doors will be closed for public use beginning March 1, 2020.

“We have an obligation to our patients and staff to do everything we can to protect their safety and privacy,” said Lee Wyman, Plant Operations Director. “We are locking two doors on the southeast and southwest sides of our building, which are generally used only by staff. We recognize that several long-term patients occasionally use these doors so we do want to let people know about this change.”

All patients and visitors should use one of three public entrances:
· The Main Entrance located next to parking lot A.
· The Emergency Department entrance located next to parking lot C.
· The Rehabilitation Services entrance located next to parking lot C.

“We also feel that it is safer for the public to use only these three entrances. In case of emergencies, these entrances are more likely to have staff close at hand or monitoring them via cameras,” said Wyman.

With the addition of AMC Rapid Care, the previous Evening Clinic entrance is now closed. All Atlantic Medical Center and AMC Rapid Care patients should use the Main Entrance.