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COVID Vaccine Update

Ellenville Regional Hospital has exhausted its allocation of COVID-19 vaccinations. We suggest that you contact the Ulster County Health Department via this link to add your name to the list to be vaccinated once you are eligible.

https://covid19.ulstercountyny.gov/vaccine-resource-center/

If you previously contacted us about vaccination, we will contact you with further directions.

Please continue to monitor our website and social media for announcements of further vaccine allocations.

Thank you.

Visitation Update

Based on the increased prevalence of COVID-19 in Ulster County and our surrounding areas, we have made the difficult decision to suspend visitation in our inpatient and outpatient departments. While we understand that this decision may be difficult for our patients and their families, it is a key part of our plan to protect both our patients and our staff. Thank you for understanding and supporting this decision while we navigate these difficult times.

COVID Testing

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, or if provided with a prescription from a Provider. All tests are being sent to Lab Corp and can take up to a week to result. All clinical staff are trained to follow isolation procedures to protect themselves and the patients.

Drive-Up Mobile COVID-19 Testing at Ellenville Regional Hospital

The drive up testing will be offered by appointment only.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
Anyone who is 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 is performed by appointment ONLY 845-647-6400 ext. 269!

NO ONE will be screened without a script and an appointment!

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

For all questions and concerns involving Coronavirus CALL OUR EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT Daily at (845) 647-6400 ext.264

You can also call ULSTER COUNTY COVID-19 HOTLINE at (845) 443-8888 or the NYS CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION HOTLINE at 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
Coronavirus Prevention Update
https://erhny.org/Ellenville Regional Rural Health Network Coronavirus Prevention Update (w Signs & Symptoms).pdf

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

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.