COVID-19 Updates
HRMC Announces Emergency Department Diversion
Clewiston, FL (August 29, 2021) - Hendry Regional Medical Center announces Emergency Department Diversion. Emergency Department (ED) Diversion is when the ED is unable to accept incoming ambulance traffic.
Due to the influx of Covid-19 patients exceeding capacities, HRMC is on ED diversion status until further notice. HRMC is still treating patients, however with so many critical patients it has requested EMS redirect patients to other facilities at this time.
This happens when the ED is unable to safely accommodate additional patients. Thus, the hospital goes on "diversion" status. Sometimes diversion is for a few hours, other times a few days.
"If a patient walks into the hospital, regardless of the situation, we are going to treat them," stated R.D. Williams, CEO, "patients should not worry about not receiving care during an emergency, however, wait times are much longer due to the overwhelming number of critical COVID patients we are experiencing."
If possible, please seek care through your primary care physician or HRMC clinics conveniently located in Clewiston and LaBelle.
If patients are only seeking COVID testing HRMC offers drive-through testing Monday-Friday at 1:00pm. Testing can be scheduled by calling 863-902-3000.
Hendry Regional to Suspend Elective Surgeries- 8/26/21
Clewiston, FL (August 26, 2021) - Hendry Regional Medical Center will suspend elective surgeries effective Monday, August 30. Elective procedures have been placed on hold while the dedicated staff of HRMC attends to the front lines and battle the COVID19 pandemic within the community.
"We continue to evaluate our safety procedures and make the necessary changes to ensure the safety of our patients and staff. We look forward to once again offering full-service healthcare in a safe manner for all in the future" stated R.D. Williams, CEO.
Hendry Regional will continue to monitor COVID prevalence in Hendry County and reevaluate the suspension of surgeries in the coming weeks.
HRMC COVID Update 10/19/20
HRMC has collected over 4,500 specimens for COVID testing 415 of those specimens have been tested, in-house, with 80 positive and 335 negative results to date.
HRMC currently has 3 COVID-19 patients and 1 patient pending results in isolation units. 0 recovered COVID patients have been discharged/transferred in the past 24 hours.
Yesterday, HRMC saw 27 patients through our emergency department, four with suspected symptoms of COVID-19.
HRMC Employee Quarantine and Self-isolation: Currently, there are 0 employees quarantined/self-isolated from HRMC awaiting testing results. There are 0 employees quarantined/self-isolating due to non-work related Covid-19 exposure and 1 employee has tested positive for COVID-19 virus and is recovering.
HRMC COVID19 Update 10/9/2020
HRMC has collected 4310 COVID test specimens for testing. 84 test results are currently pending and 1,119 have been returned as positive, 3107 have been negative. Included in the previous total are 384 tests performed inhouse in the HRMC Laboratory with 77 positive test results and 307 negative tests.
HRMC currently has 3 COVID-19 patients and 0 patients pending results in isolation units. 0 recovered COVID patients have been discharged/transferred in the past 24 hours.
Yesterday, HRMC saw 43 patients through our emergency department, 3 with suspected symptoms of COVID-19.
HRMC Employee Quarantine and Self-isolation: Currently, there are 0 employees quarantined/self-isolated from HRMC awaiting testing results. There are 0 employees quarantined/self-isolating due to non-work related Covid-19 exposure and 1 employee has tested positive for COVID-19 virus and is recovering.
HRMC COVID19 Update 10/7/2020
●The following only reflects Hendry Regional Medical Center and its rural health clinics. This does not include all the cases/tests in the community.
HRMC has conducted 372 COVID virus tests, in-house, with 76 positive and 296 negative results to date.
HRMC currently has 2 COVID-19 patients and 0 patients pending results in isolation units. 0 recovered COVID patients have been discharged/transferred in the past 24 hours.
Yesterday, HRMC saw 35 patients through our emergency department, one with suspected symptoms of COVID-19.
HRMC Employee Quarantine and Self-isolation: Currently, there are 3 employees quarantined/self-isolated from HRMC awaiting testing results. There are 0 employees quarantined/self-isolating due to non-work related Covid-19 exposure and 1 employee has tested positive for COVID-19 virus and is recovering.
HRMC COVID19 Update 9/11/2020
●The following only reflects Hendry Regional Medical Center and its rural health clinics. This does not include all the cases/tests in the community.
HRMC has conducted 287 COVID virus tests in-house with 65 positive and 222 negative results to date.
HRMC currently has 3 COVID-19 patients and 2 patients pending results in isolation units. 0 recovered COVID patients have been discharged/transferred in the past 24 hours.
Yesterday, HRMC saw 38 patients through our emergency department.
HRMC Employee Quarantine and Self-isolation: Currently, there are 0 employees quarantined/self-isolated from HRMC awaiting testing results. There are 0 employees quarantined/self-isolating due to non-work related Covid-19 exposure and 1 employee has tested positive for COVID-19 virus and is receiving treatment. Additionally, 0 employees are self-quarantined due to recent travel.
Update 5/1/20
HRMC RESUMES IMAGING SERVICES
Hendry Regional Medical Center (HRMC) has resumed outpatient imaging services effective immediately.
Appointments are required for all radiology procedures except x-rays. To schedule an appointment call 863-902-3061.
All patients are required to wear a cloth face mask and answer COVID19 screening questions prior to entry. No visitors may accompany the patient, unless the patient is a minor.
HRMC requests that patients remove all jewelry/metallic objects prior to entering the facility. It is recommended to wear a sports bra or a bra that does NOT have an underwire.
Update 4/8/20
HRMC REQUIRES MASKS FOR ENTRY
Effective immediately Hendry Regional Medical Center (HRMC) is requiring all individuals who enter the hospital or the clinics to wear a cloth mask. In an effort to conserve all personal protection equipment (PPE) for our front line workers HRMC will NOT be able to provide individuals with masks for entry.
This change is in accordance with the CDC recommendation of using cloth face coverings in public to reduce the transmission of COVID-19. The cloth face coverings recommended are not surgical masks or N-95 respirators. Those are critical supplies that must continue to be reserved for healthcare workers and other medical first responders.
Help stop the spread of COVID-19 in our community by wearing a cloth face mask in public.
Update 3/24/20
COVID19 TESTING
HRMC has COVID19 Specimen COLLECTION capabilities. Only patients who meet the testing requirements issued by the CDC will be, and have been, administered tests. The specimens are then sent to an outside laboratory for testing results.
Update 3/23/20
*NEW CLINIC HOURS FOR LABELLE & CLEWISTON**
Effective immediately the James D. Forbes Family Care Center (Clewiston) and Hendry Regional Convenient Care Center (LaBelle) have changed their hours of operations. The new hours are Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm.
Late and weekend hours are temporarily cancelled.
Update 3/20/20
PATIENT ASSESSMENTS - ALL ENTRANCES
All patients/visitors are being assessed for respiratory symptoms prior to entering HRMC facilities. These assessments are being handled by a nurse and include questions about Covid19 symptoms, potential exposure and travel history.
Thank you for helping keep our community safe during this outbreak.
Update 3/19/20
UPDATED Visitor Policy
In an abundance of caution and to mitigate the potential spread of COVID19 HRMC is no longer allowing visitors for patients, except in end of life/critically ill situations.
HRMC thanks you for helping us protect our staff, patients, families, and community from infection.
Update 3/17/2020
Hendry Regional Medical Center (HRMC) requests that patients seeking care for COVID19 at any of the HRMC clinics call before arriving. Staff members are equipped to assist and guide patients through a phone triage process and provide further directives for the patient prior to arriving.
Clinics:
●Hendry Regional Convenient Care Center (LaBelle) 863-675-2356
●James D. Forbes Family Care Center (Clewiston) 863-983-3434
●Corporate Health (Clewiston) 863-983-1123
UPDATE 3/16/2020
●HRMC suspends all elective surgical procedures. This does not affect emergency surgery.
●HRMC cafeteria closed to general public.
●Medical Records: Visitors may obtain copies of their medical records Monday - Friday from 9:00am-11:00am or by appointment only at the Outpatient Imaging Department. Individuals who wish to obtain medical records must complete an authorization form to release personal health information and provide a valid photo ID. Medical Records Department 863-902-3095.
●Imaging Services: Non-emergency imaging services and procedures are being rescheduled until April 13th.