COVID-19
At Glenwood Regional Medical Center, we’re taking precautions to make sure our hospital is clean, safe and ready for your next visit.
COVID-19
COVID-19
503 McMillan Road
West Monroe, LA 71291
318-329-4200
Your health and safety are our top priority.
You won’t be near anyone with COVID-19.
The fear of contracting COVID-19 shouldn’t cross your mind when you need emergency care. That’s why we’ve created safe zones in our ER - keeping you separate from anyone we’re treating for COVID-19.
We’re suiting up and scrubbing down even more.
We’ve upped our cleaning and disinfecting protocols - especially for high-touch areas. We also make sure we’re adequately stocked with masks, shields, gloves and towns to help keep you and our staff healthy.
Checking, then double-checking.
For an added layer of protection, we have hospital personnel screening patients for COVID-19 exposure and symptoms before they enter our facility.
Visitation Policy Update – Effective, September 30, 2022
Glenwood Regional Medical Center welcomes families and friends who wish to visit patients in the hospital and is committed to providing a patient and family centered environment. We understand that having a loved one nearby may improve healing and enhance the patient experience.
COVID-19 Negative patients may have daily visitors from 8:00am until 9:00pm daily. This includes inpatient, outpatient, and procedural areas.
Patient Visitation Guidelines
- Visitation Hours: 8:00am – 9:00pm daily (some restrictions apply, see below)
- Only one support person may stay overnight but must be in patient room prior to 9pm
- Visitors are encouraged to practice social distancing of six feet in waiting rooms, cafeteria, elevators, common areas and inside patient rooms
- Visitors with confirmed covid infection or compatible symptoms should defer non-urgent in-person visitation until they have met healthcare criteria to end isolation (10 days have passed since symptoms began and 24 hours have passed since last fever and symptom improvement)
Visitor Masking Guidelines
- Facemasks are recommended when you are in areas that you could encounter patients
- During high levels of community transmission, all visitors regardless of vaccination status are required to wear a mask when in a patient room
Exceptions to the Visitor Policy
COVID-19 Positive Patients (All COVID patients/ all units)
- Visitation Time is 9:00am-6:00pm
- Visitors must be 18 years or older to visit COVID positive patients
- Full PPE (gown, gloves, eye protection, and facemask) should be worn while inside the room
- Visitors should only visit the patient room and minimize time spent in other locations of the facility
- Two visitors at a time (must trade out, only 2 visitors in the room at a time)
ICU & CVICU Units (Non-COVID)
- Visitation Time is 9:00am-6:00pm
- Visitors must be 12 years of age or older
- Two visitors at a time (Must trade out, only 2 visitors in the room at a time)
End of Life Care
Spouse/partner, children, parents, siblings, and those closest to the family may visit two at a time together and be present 24/7.
This visitation policy is subject to change without notice.
What to do if you're sick
Stay home except to get medical care
- Stay home: People who are mildly ill with COVID-19 are able to recover at home. Do not leave, except to get medical care. Do not visit public areas.
- Stay in touch with your doctor. Call before you get medical care. Be sure to get care if you feel worse or you think it is an emergency.
- Avoid public transportation: Avoid using public transportation, ride-sharing, or taxis.
Social Distancing
- As much as possible, you should stay in a specific “sick room” and away from other people in your home. Use a separate bathroom, if available.
- Limit contact with pets & animals: You should restrict contact with pets and other animals, just like you would around other people.
- Although there have not been reports of pets or other animals becoming sick with COVID-19, it is still recommended that people with the virus limit contact with animals until more information is known.
Call Ahead before visiting your doctor
Call ahead: If you have a medical appointment, call your doctor’s office or emergency department, and tell them you have or may have COVID-19. This will help the office protect themselves and other patients.
Monitor your symptoms
- Seek medical attention, but call first: Seek medical care right away if your illness is worsening (for example, if you have difficulty breathing).
- Call your doctor before going in: Before going to the doctor’s office or emergency room, call ahead and tell them your symptoms. They will tell you what to do.
Find a clinic
NELA FAMILY MEDICINE
1900 NORTH 7TH STREET, W MONROE
318-651-7000
NELA FAMILY MEDICINE IN MONROE
3995 STERLINGTON HWY, MONROE
318-651-7000
NELA FAMILY MEDICINE AT CHENIERE DREW
1117 CHEINERE-DREW, WEST MONROE
318-651-7000
INTERNAL MEDICINE AND PEDIATRICS
3995 STERLINGTON RD, STERLINGTON LA
318-651-0170
FAMILY AND INTERNAL MEDICINE
102 THOMAS ROAD, SUITE 104
WEST MONROE, LA
318-329-8485
Medical Supplies Donations
At Glenwood Regional Medical Center, we are humbled by the generosity of all who have inquired about donating medical supplies to support our staff and patients during the COVID-19 outbreak. Our medical supply chain team has worked diligently to procure necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for our health care workers who are on the front line. As COVID-19 continues to spread, and with the increased global shortage of supplies, GRMC is now gratefully accepting donations of needed supplies.
Donations must be in unopened, original packaging and in accordance with approved hospital standards. At this time, we are not accepting house made supplies.
Requested donation categories include:
- Disinfection Wipes & Liquids
- General Purpose Hand Cleansers
- Disposable Head Covers/Caps
- Disposable Gowns
- Disposable Gloves
- N95 Respirator Face Masks
- Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs)
- Disposable Face Masks
- Face-shields/Goggles/Safety Glasses
- Coveralls/Scrubs
- Shoe-covers
Donations can be delivered:
- By Mail to: GRMC (Attention to Materials)
503 McMillan Road
West Monroe, LA 71291 - In person (with scheduled delivery)
Please do not drop off. To schedule a drop off time/location, contact Jennifer Thomason at 318-329-4001 or by emailing [email protected].