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Coronavirus Updates

We Are Here to Safely Care for You, Now and Always

Our team remains vigilant in the fight against the COVID-19 virus, and we’re confident our unprecedented safety measures make all of our facilities extraordinarily safe places to visit and receive care.

Our Safety Plan

To help keep you and your family healthy, we’re taking extensive safety precautions at all of our facilities. As the situation evolves, these measures may change, so be sure to visit our Safety Plan page to get all the latest information about visitor guidelines, masks, social distancing, sanitation practices and more.

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Visitor Guidelines

Hendricks Regional Health has implemented visitor policy restrictions to keep our patients, staff and community safe. Here is helpful information about our visitation guidelines and what to expect if you or a family member is receiving care at one of our facilities.

HOSPITAL VISITOR GUIDELINES

Hospitalized patients may not receive visitors at this time. Exceptions will be made only in specific circumstances:

End-of-life care (2 people may be designated, only 1 visitor at a time)
Pediatric and Childbirth Center patients (2 people may be designated, only 1 visitor/day at a time)
Patients who require assistance for mobility, intellectual or cognitive impairments, or safety concerns (2 people may be designated, only 1 visitor/day at a time)

Under these exceptions, only one visitor is allowed per day. This individual must pass a mandatory health screening before entering.

EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT GUIDELINES

No visitors are allowed in the Emergency Departments
Drivers will be asked to remain in their cars

The below exceptions apply. With these exceptions, only 1 visitor is allowed. This individual must pass a mandatory health screen before entering.

End-of-life care (2 visitors may be designated, only 1 visitor at a time)
Pediatrics/Minors (1 visitor may be designated)
Patients who require assistance for mobility, intellectual or cognitive impairments or safety concerns (1 visitor may be designated)

OUTPATIENT PROCEDURE GUIDELINES

Patients will be asked to come to their appointment/procedure alone
Patients undergoing procedures are required to have a driver for safe transportation
Patients will be dropped off by their driver; and drivers will be asked to remain on the Hendricks Regional Health campus
Driver’s contact information will be collected by staff to contact the driver on patient progress/disposition
Exceptions will only be accommodated for patients needing assistance as outlined (limited to one visitor/patient)

PHYSICIAN OFFICE GUIDELINES

Patients will be asked to come to their appointments alone
If the patient has a driver, the driver will be asked to remain in their car on the Hendricks Regional Health campus
Exceptions for physician offices will only be accommodated for patients needing assistance or a parent with a minor (limit to one visitor/patient)

Any Visitor Meeting Exception Requirements Must:

Be 18 years or older
Be screened
Receive a Safety Passport (exception Emergency Department)
Receive a visitor Badge
Always wear a mask
Practice social distancing
Not gather in waiting rooms or public areas

COVID Testing FAQs

Who can be tested for COVID?

Any Indiana resident age 2 and older can be tested for COVID in our state, regardless of their symptoms. State operated sites test both symptomatic and asymptomatic people and do not charge for testing. Visit https://scheduling.coronavirus.in.gov/ to see where testing sites are located throughout the state.

How do I get tested for COVID?

If you are experiencing COVID symptoms, please contact your doctor’s office or one of our three Immediate Care Centers. COVID tests at Hendricks Regional Health facilities are ONLY performed with a provider’s order. COVID symptoms include coughing, fever, shortness of breath, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, or muscle aches developed within the past 14 days.

For questions about free COVID testing available through the state of Indiana, please contact the Hendricks County Health Department at (317) 745-9368 or visit the Indiana State Department of Health’s website at https://scheduling.coronavirus.in.gov/ to register.

Where can I get tested for COVID?

If you are not experiencing any COVID symptoms, but would like to be tested, you can visit one of the State’s COVID testing sites. As part of this program, Hendricks Regional Health and the Hendricks County Health Department have collaborated to add two testing sites within Hendricks County. For more information, call (317) 745-9368 or visit https://scheduling.coronavirus.in.gov/ to find the closest site and register online.

If you are experiencing COVID symptoms, we encourage you to contact your provider’s office. Your doctor may refer you to be tested at an HRH facility. COVID tests at Hendricks Regional Health facilities are ONLY performed with a provider’s order.

Is Hendricks Regional Health testing people for COVID?

We are currently testing patients experiencing COVID symptoms in designated Hendricks Regional Health facilities including our Immediate Care Centers. In addition, we are testing patients before they have a procedure or surgery at Hendricks Regional Health.

If you are interested in testing that is open to the general public, regardless of symptoms, contact the Hendricks County Health Department at (317) 745-9368 to learn more about free COVID testing available through the state of Indiana or visit https://scheduling.coronavirus.in.gov/ to register for a site nearest you.

Does Hendricks Regional Health provide drive-thru COVID testing?

We currently offer APPOINTMENT-ONLY drive-thru COVID testing for patients referred by their Hendricks Regional Health provider.

The Indiana State Department of Health has established free drive-thru COVID testing at sites across the state. This testing is open to the general public, regardless of symptoms. For more information, visit https://scheduling.coronavirus.in.gov/ to see where testing sites are located throughout the state.

Visit Your Physician at Home with a Virtual Appointment

We are committed to giving you the same great care you’ve always received — and now that includes the option to schedule a virtual appointment for many types of visits. We make connecting with your doctor using your smartphone, tablet or desktop computer simple, so you can get the care you need in the comfort of your home.

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