Effective Wednesday, March 18 as a Response to COVID-19
Vermont Business Magazine In accordance with the Executive Order issued by Governor Scott, Rutland Regional Medical Center will restrict visitors to the hospital and all Rutland Regional off-site clinic locations. This plan began March 18.
These restrictions apply to all visitors except for legally authorized individuals and essential support people who are necessary to assist with a patient’s care such as pediatric, obstetric, end-of-life, and dementia care.
A list of the categories of support people who will be allowed to enter the hospital can be found on Rutland Regional’s website here: Rutland Regional Visitor Restrictions-COVID-19.
The visitor restrictions also apply to the Rutland Regional Gift Shop, Pharmacy and Food Court. The Rutland Regional Retail Pharmacy will contact patients to arrange pick-up of medications.
This restriction does not affect patients who are coming to the hospital for scheduled appointments, tests and services and will not delay access to emergency medical treatment.
Access to the main hospital building will be limited to the following entrances and times where staff will be on hand to screen people.
Stratton Road entrance:
Monday - Friday 5:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Saturday and Sunday 5:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Allen Street Outpatient Rehab Entrance:
Monday – Friday 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Emergency Department:
After 9:30 PM essential support people may be admitted for exceptional circumstance.
“I recognize that these visitor restrictions may be upsetting, however, this is one of a series of steps we must take to protect our patients, our staff, and ensure the operational capacity of Rutland Regional Medical Center.” said Claudio Fort, President and CEO.
Source: RUTLAND, VT – Rutland Regional Medical Center 3.18.2020