HILLSDALE, MI (WTVB) – Due to increased COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Hillsdale Hospital has announced they are limiting visitors to its facilities.
Hospital President and Chief Executive Officer J.J. Hodshire says there is significant cause for concern.
Hodshire said they have been overwhelmed over the last week but they have managed to keep up so far.
Hospital officials say daily cases continue to increase and the Hillsdale County positivity rate has risen above 19 percent.
Until further notice, visitors are prohibited from entry to all Hillsdale Hospital owned and operated locations and services, unless it is necessary for the patient to receive care or in end-of-life circumstances.
All patients 21 and under may be accompanied by one parent or guardian.
One adult visitor per patient will be allowed for the duration of a patient’s stay in the emergency room. The visitor must stay in the patient’s room unless asked to move to the waiting room due to the patient’s condition.
No visitors will be permitted in the Medical/Surgical and Behavioral Health Units as well as for outpatient surgery, services and clinics.
No on-site access will be permitted for bill payments and medical records. Bills may be paid online through the patient portal at hillsdalehospital.com or over the phone by calling (517) 437-5222.
Medical Records are available for pre-scheduled pickup only by calling (517) 437-5175. Once prepared, records may be picked up in the main hospital lobby.
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