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Universal face masking at our facility is now optional.

With the availability of vaccines, widespread immunity, less severe virus variants as well as accessibility to effective COVID-19 treatment; Ellenville Regional Hospital has lifted its mask mandate.

However, patients will be required to wear a mask if they have a fever, flu-like symptoms, have a known COVID-19 infection or have a known exposure to COVID-19 within the last 10 days.

In the future, there may be circumstances when this policy may be updated, we will keep patients informed of any changes.

Outpatient COVID-19 Testing is available at ERH by Appointment Only. Anyone seeking a COVID-19 test must have a script from their primary care provider. Those who do not have a primary care provider should contact the Ulster County COVID-19 hotline at 845-443-8888.

Testing at ERH is performed by appointment ONLY.

CALL (845) 647 – 6400 ext. 269

Fax 845-647-4039 or Email: erhlab@erhny.org

Pre-Operative Testing: Every Friday, 7 am-12 pm

Symptomatic Testing: Monday-Friday, 11am-12pm

Asymptomatic Testing (For travel, work, etc): Monday-Friday 7 am-12 pm

Please call (845) 647 – 6400 ext. 269 to schedule your appointment.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Anyone seeking a COVID-19 test must have a script from their primary care provider.

Those who do not have a primary care provider should contact the Ulster County COVID-19 hotline at 845-443-8888

Testing at ERH performed by appointment ONLY.

CALL (845) 647 – 6400 ext. 269

Visitation

Effective September 19, 2022, visitors for any Department no longer need to produce a negative COVID test or proof of full vaccination. However, all visitors must be screened for COVID 19 symptoms. If screening is positive, they will not be permitted to visit.

Emergency Department – One visitor may accompany patient to the treatment area. Minors may have a parent or guardian at the bedside.

Inpatient and Sub-Acute Units – Visiting hours are between 12:30pm and 8:30pm Maximum of two visitors during a visiting period.

Ambulatory Surgery – Visitor/support person can accompany the patient through registration; a visitor to wait in the lobby area per social distancing requirements and as room capacity allows.

Once at the Hospital – Visitors are screened by Registration Staff as per COVID 19 protocols. If the screening is positive, the visitors will not be allowed to visit.
Once screening is complete, visitors escorted by a staff member to the patient’s room. Visitors are requested to remain in the patient’s room throughout the visit except as directed by hospital staff to leave.
We thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Throughout this long pandemic, our staff continues to take care of patients and provide expert and compassionate care. We respectfully request that you recognize these dedicated professions and treat them with dignity and respect.

COVID RESOURCES

Ulster County Department of Health
https://ulstercountyny.gov/coronavirus
New York State Department of Health
https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/coronavirus/
Center for Disease Control
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
World Health Organization
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public
Coronavirus Prevention Update
https://erhny.org/Ellenville Regional Rural Health Network Coronavirus Prevention Update (w Signs & Symptoms).pdf

Ellenville Regional Hospital (ERH) takes the health and safety of our patients, staff and community very seriously. There are confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in New York so we want to assure you that measures are in place for protection. ERH’s Providers, Infection Control and Clinical Operations have been actively coordinating protocols with Ulster County and New York State Department of Health.

CDC guidance states that the virus is spread from person-to-person exposure between people who are in close contact with one another, within about 6 feet, and through respiratory droplets from an infected person coughing or sneezing. Symptoms include fever, cough, and difficulty breathing.

The overall risk of serious illness from COVID-19 is low. Most patients with infection will experience mild upper respiratory symptoms including fever and cough. Those at greatest risk are the elderly and those with existing chronic medical conditions such as COPD, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Children who have been infected seem to experience mild upper respiratory illness or no illness at all.

ERH can administer COVID-19 testing if directed by the DOH. The tests are sent out to Wadsworth Laboratory in Albany. All clinical staff are trained to follow isolation procedures to protect themselves and the patients.

If you think you've been exposed to Coronavirus, please CALL OUR EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT FIRST @ (845) 647 – 6400 ext. 264 before coming to the hospital.

You can also call NYS CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION HOTLINE @ 1-888-364-3065 for more information.

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

No Symptoms - If you have recently traveled to an affected area or have been exposed to infected individuals, but are not sick, DOH has asked that you to stay home on self-isolation which will likely last 14 days. Please notify your provider and the DOH and follow instructions.
Mild Symptoms - If you have flu-like symptoms and do not have shortness of breath, please stay home to protect yourself and your community. Contact your doctor to discuss your symptoms and decide the best course of action.
Severe Symptoms- If you are feeling severely ill, and are having trouble breathing, please get yourself to our ED (make sure to call us at (845) 647 – 6400 ext. 264 to alert us). If unable to do so, please call 911. Alert the 911 dispatcher of any risks you may have for the Coronavirus including travel in the last 14 days, or close contact with someone who has tested positive to have the virus.

Protect yourself. Avoid touching your face, eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands, stay home when you’re sick, cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue and discard, clean frequently touched objects, and wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Good hygiene is critical.

We will keep you updated on any new developments on COVID-19 as new information becomes available.

RESOURCES

Ulster County Department of Health
https://ulstercountyny.gov/coronavirus
New York State Department of Health
https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/coronavirus/
Center for Disease Control
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
World Health Organization
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public

NYS CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION HOTLINE: 1-888-364-3065

Certificate of Recognition by NRHRC

June 2019: ERH was recognized by the NRHRC, under cooperative agreement for the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Federal Office of Rural Policy for demonstrating innovation in behavioral and mental health initiatives. The initiative addressed the hospital’s MAX project. The MAX project, focused on the opiate use epidemic, changes the process of how Emergency Department (ED) providers and staff manage care for patients who present to the ED repeatedly seeking opioid treatment for chronic pain management. The initiative has produced impactful results. There has been an 84% reduction in ED visits by the patients followed, with a 97% reduction in the administration of opioids to these patients.

FIND A DOCTOR OR CALL

845.647.6400

ext. ext. 264

Others Awards

August 2018: national recognition by the National Healthcare Quality Conference National Rural Health Resource Center for our work with opiate reduction. We are one of onl...

November 2017:- ERH was recognized by the Center for Disease Control for antibiotic stewardship.

AUGUST 2019:Received Silver Award from the American Heart Association for our ED. Highest recognition awarded in the Hudson Valley area.

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