Washington Regional will revise hours of operation for its COVID-19 hotline and drive-thru testing clinic.
Effective Monday, February 21, the COVID-19 hotline, which can be reached at
479.463.2055 and provides information about COVID-19 illness, testing and vaccinations, will have the following schedule:
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8 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
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Closed |
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Closed |
Effective Saturday, February 19, the drive-thru testing clinic at 3318 N. Northhills Blvd. in Fayetteville will operate with the following schedule:
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10 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
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8 a.m. to noon |
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Closed |
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses are also available for people age 12+ at the drive-thru clinic Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. No appointment is necessary.
The drive-thru clinic serves people who have COVID-19 symptoms or have been exposed to the virus. Individuals who have respiratory illness and need to see a provider can be seen at the Washington Regional Urgent Care inside the William L. Bradley Plaza at 3 E. Appleby Road in Fayetteville. The Urgent Care location is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Washington Regional Medical Center has updated its visitor policy, effective January 10.
Visitors are required to wear approved face masks, covering mouth and nose at all times, while on the Washington Regional campus (including in patient rooms), pass a Coronavirus screening prior to entering the facility and practice proper hand hygiene. For those who fail the screening, options for remote electronic visitation may be available.
Failure to follow the guidelines below will result in the visitor being asked to leave the campus.
The policy allows visitors for patients in the categories below:
- Inpatient care NOT related to COVID: Patients may be permitted one (1) visitor per day during the designated hospital visitation hours of 4:30 am-8pm. The visitors are to remain in the patient room during the visit with an appropriately worn facemask. Patients receiving end-of-life care (e.g., terminally ill patients) should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may be allowed more than one (1) visitor.
In addition to the one (1) visitor per day during designated visitation hours, patients in a non-critical care environment can have a caregiver remain with them during their stay. A caregiver is defined as an adult who assists the patient with daily personal needs. During patient procedures, the caregiver will be asked to wait in the patient room or designated waiting areas. Patients in a critical care environment may be allowed a caregiver on an individual basis.
- COVID Patients: Visitors for patients in this category may only enter when patient is receiving end-of-life care. These should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may be allowed more than one (1) visitor.
- Outpatient Procedures: Patients may be accompanied by one (1) patient visitor. During the procedure, the visitor will be asked to wait in the patient room or designated waiting areas. Masking, social distancing, and all other infection prevention and control practices shall be adhered to as a condition of visitation.
- If the patient is admitted to the hospital, the visitor will be asked to follow the hospital visitor guidelines during patient hospital stay.
- Emergency Department: Patients not being evaluated for COVID may be accompanied by one (1) patient visitor. The visitor will be asked to wait in the patient room or designated waiting area. Masking, social distancing and all other infection prevention and control practices shall be adhered to as a condition of visitation.
- If an ER patient is admitted to the hospital, the visitor will be asked to follow the hospital visitor guidelines during patient hospital stay.
- Obstetric Patients: Patients may be permitted two (2) adult support person(s) during their stay.
- Labor and Delivery Unit: If experiencing an extended stay in Labor and Delivery (>48 hours), 2 adult support person(s) total per day may be allowed
- Postpartum Unit: Patients may be permitted two (2) adult support person(s) during their stay.
- Neo-natal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Patients: Both parents / (1) one parent and (1) one support person will be allowed to visit at the same time. Siblings of the patient may also be allowed to visit.
- Willard Walker Hospice House Patients: Patients will be permitted four (4) masked visitors at all times. Patients should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may be allowed more than four (4) visitors.
- Visitation without limitation: A clergy member or lay person offering religious or spiritual support may be physically present with a patient to pray with or offer spiritual support.
Masking, social distancing and all other infection prevention and control measures will be practiced and maintained in waiting rooms. If safe social distancing cannot be maintained, patients’ visitors will need to relocate to another waiting room or remain in the patient room if available.
The visitor policies are subject to change as developments concerning Coronavirus necessitate.
Effective Monday, November 29, 2021, Washington Regional will relocate its COVID-19 vaccination site from its Urgent Care location at 3 E. Appleby Road to the Washington Regional COVID-19 Testing Clinic, located at 3318 N. Northhills Blvd. in Fayetteville.
The Washington Regional COVID-19 Testing Clinic provides:
- Drive-thru testing for individuals with symptoms of COVID-19 and asymptomatic individuals who have been exposed to the virus; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., seven days a week
- Drive-thru first and second doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to individuals ages 12+ and booster doses for adults 18+ (effective November 29); 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., M – F
- Monoclonal antibody treatments by appointment with a referral for qualifying patients
The Washington Regional COVID-19 Testing Clinic will be closed Wednesday – Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday and will reopen on Saturday, November 27.
Washington Regional Medical Center has updated its visitor policy to allow extended visiting hours and additional visitors for most patients. All visitors must continue to wear a mask while on Washington Regional’s campus, pass a coronavirus screening and practice social distancing and proper hand hygiene. For those who fail the screening, options for remote electronic visitation may be available. The Tyson Commons Cafeteria and Apothecary Coffee Café remain closed to visitors.
The updated policy allows visitors for patients in the categories listed below. Failure to follow visitor policy guidelines will result in the visitor being asked to leave the campus.
- Inpatient care NOT related to COVID: Each patient may have their desired number of visitors during their stay. However, only two (2) visitors may be present at a time. Hospital visitation hours are from 4:30 a.m.– 9 p.m. Visitors are to remain in the patient room with an appropriately worn facemask during their visit. Patients receiving end-of-life care (e.g., terminally ill patients) should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may be allowed more than two (2) visitors at a time.
- COVID Patients: Visitors for patients in this category may only enter when patient is receiving end-of-life care. These should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may be allowed more than one (1) visitor.
- Outpatient Procedures: Patients may be accompanied by two (2) patient representatives. During the procedure, visitors will be asked to wait in the patient room or designated waiting areas. Masking, social distancing, and all other infection prevention and control practices shall be adhered to as a condition of visitation.
- If the patient is admitted to the hospital, visitors will be asked to follow the hospital visitor guidelines during the patient’s hospital stay.
- Emergency Department: Patients not being evaluated for COVID may be accompanied by two (2) patient visitors. Visitors will be asked to wait in the patient room or designated
waiting area. Masking, social distancing and all other infection prevention and control practices shall be adhered to as a condition of visitation.
- If an ER patient is admitted to the hospital, visitors will be asked to follow the hospital visitor guidelines during the patient’s hospital stay.
- Obstetric Patients:
- Labor and Delivery Unit: Each patient may have their desired number of visitors during their stay. However, only two (2) visitors may be present at a time. All labor and delivery unit visitors must be age 14 or older.
- Postpartum Unit: Each patient may have their desired number of visitors age 14 and above two (2) at a time during their stay, except between the hours of 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. when visitors are permitted four (4) at a time with no age restrictions.
- Neo-natal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Patients: Both parents / (1) one parent and (1) one support person will be allowed to visit at the same time. Siblings and immediate family designated by parents of the patient will be allowed to visit.
- Willard Walker Hospice House Patients: Patients will be permitted four (4) masked visitors at all times. Patients should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may be allowed more than four (4) visitors.
- Individuals who use a wheelchair or have special needs (e.g., disability, emotional instability, cognitive impairment, neurologic impairment, etc.) where the presence of a patient visitor may assist in patient care, may be allowed a visitor outside of the designated visiting hours.
- Visitation without limitation: A clergy member or lay person offering religious or spiritual support may be physically present with a patient to pray with or offer spiritual support.
The visitor policy is subject to change as developments concerning Coronavirus necessitate.
Due to the significant increase of COVID-19 in our community and the activation of Phase 4 of our Surge Plan, we are making modifications to our Washington Regional visitor policy.
Effective August 9, Washington Regional Medical Center’s visitor policy will be as follows.
Visitors will continue to be required to wear approved face masks, covering mouth and nose at all times, while on the Washington Regional campus (including in patient rooms), pass a Coronavirus screening prior to entering the facility and practice proper hand hygiene. For those who fail the screening, options for remote electronic visitation may be available.
The Tyson Commons Cafeteria, Apothecary Coffee Café and gift shop are closed to visitors.
Failure to follow the guidelines below will result in the visitor being asked to leave the campus.
The policy allows visitors for patients in the categories below:
- Inpatient care NOT related to COVID: Patients may be permitted one (1) visitor per day during the designated hospital visitation hours of 1 p.m. - 7p.m. The visitor is to remain in the patient room during the visit with an appropriate and properly worn face mask. Patients receiving end-of-life care (e.g., terminally ill patients) should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may be allowed more than one (1) visitor.
- COVID Patients: Visitors for patients in this category may only enter when the patient is receiving end-of-life care. These should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may be allowed more than one (1) visitor.
- Outpatient Procedures: Patients may be accompanied by up to one (1) patient representative. During the procedure, the visitor will be asked to wait in the patient room or designated waiting areas. Masking, social distancing, and all other infection prevention and control practices shall be adhered to as a condition of visitation.
- If the patient is admitted to the hospital, the visitor will be asked to follow the inpatient hospital visitor guidelines during patient hospital stay.
- Emergency Department: Patients not being evaluated for COVID may be accompanied by up to one (1) patient visitor. The visitor will be asked to wait in the patient room or designated waiting area. Masking, social distancing and all other infection prevention and control practices shall be adhered to as a condition of visitation.
- If an ER patient is admitted to the hospital, the visitor will be asked to follow the inpatient hospital visitor guidelines during patient hospital stay.
- Obstetric Patients: Patients may be permitted two (2) adult support person(s) during their stay.
- Neo-natal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Patients: Both parents / (1) one parent and (1) one support person will be allowed to visit at the same time. Siblings will be allowed to visit.
- Willard Walker Hospice House Patients: Patients will be permitted four (4) masked visitors at all times. Patients should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may be allowed more than four (4) visitors.
- Individuals who use a wheelchair or have special needs (e.g., disability, emotional instability, cognitive impairment, neurologic impairment, etc.) where the presence of a visitor may assist in patient care, may be allowed a visitor outside of the designated visiting hours.
- Visitation without limitation: A clergy member or lay person offering religious or spiritual support may be physically present with a patient to pray with or offer spiritual support.
Masking, social distancing and all other infection prevention and control measures will be practiced and maintained in waiting rooms. If safe social distancing cannot be maintained, patients’ visitors will need to relocate to another waiting room or remain in the patient room if available.
The visitor policies are subject to change as developments concerning Coronavirus necessitate.
Due to increased demand for COVID-19 testing, Washington Regional will reopen its drive-thru COVID-19 testing clinic at 3318 N. Northhills Blvd. in Fayetteville on Monday, August 2.
The drive-thru clinic will serve individuals who have active symptoms of COVID-19 or those who have had a known exposure to someone who has COVID-19. Hours of operation will be seven days a week from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. until further notice. No appointment is necessary.
Individuals who have respiratory illness and need to be seen by a provider, can continue to be seen at the Washington Regional Urgent Care located in the William L. Bradley Plaza at 3 E. Appleby Road in Fayetteville, without an appointment. The Urgent Care location is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
For questions about COVID-19 symptoms, testing or vaccinations, individuals are encouraged to call Washington Regional’s COVID-19 hotline at 479.463.2055 to speak with a health care professional or visit www.wregional.com/main/coronavirus.
Due to significant growth in COVID-19 cases and inpatient hospitalizations in our community, Washington Regional has operationalized Phase 2 of our COVID-19 Surge Plan. This allows us to temporarily reassign some of our hospital and clinic team members to assist in areas of most critical need in the hospital. It also allows us to move to a team-based nursing approach where primary nurses have support from secondary nurses for non-specialized tasks. These actions will allow us to expand our capacity, making it possible for us to care for an increased number of COVID and non-COVID patients.
Due to implementation of Phase 2 of our COVID-19 Surge Plan and to safeguard our patients, employees, and community during this surge, we will also make changes to our visitor policy.
Effective July 22, Washington Regional Medical Center’s visitor policy will be as follows.
Visitors will continue to be required to wear approved face masks, covering mouth and nose at all times, while on the Washington Regional campus (including in patient rooms), pass a Coronavirus screening prior to entering the facility and practice proper hand hygiene. For those who fail the screening, options for remote electronic visitation may be available.
The Tyson Commons Cafeteria, Apothecary Coffee Café and gift shop are closed to visitors.
Failure to follow the guidelines below will result in the visitor being asked to leave the campus.
The policy allows visitors for patients in the categories below:
- Inpatient care NOT related to COVID: Patients may be permitted one (1) visitor per day during the designated hospital visitation hours of 1 p.m. - 7p.m. The visitor is to remain in the patient room during the visit with an appropriate and properly worn face mask. Patients receiving end-of-life care (e.g., terminally ill patients) should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may be allowed more than one (1) visitor.
- COVID Patients: Visitors for patients in this category may only enter when the patient is receiving end-of-life care. These should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may be allowed more than one (1) visitor.
- Outpatient Procedures: Patients may be accompanied by up to one (1) patient representative. During the procedure, the visitor will be asked to wait in the patient room or designated waiting areas. Masking, social distancing, and all other infection prevention and control practices shall be adhered to as a condition of visitation.
- If the patient is admitted to the hospital, the visitor will be asked to follow the inpatient hospital visitor guidelines during patient hospital stay.
- Emergency Department: Patients not being evaluated for COVID may be accompanied by up to one (1) patient visitor. The visitor will be asked to wait in the patient room or designated waiting area. Masking, social distancing and all other infection prevention and control practices shall be adhered to as a condition of visitation.
- If an ER patient is admitted to the hospital, the visitor will be asked to follow the inpatient hospital visitor guidelines during patient hospital stay.
- Obstetric Patients: Patients may be permitted two (2) adult support person(s) during their stay.
- Labor and Delivery Unit: If experiencing an extended stay in Labor and Delivery (>48 hours), 2 adult support person(s) total per day may be allowed
- Postpartum Unit: During the hours of 4p.m. - 7p.m., immediate family may visit in addition to the already approved 2 visitors. Visitors will be limited to 4 at a time.
- Neo-natal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Patients: Both parents / (1) one parent and (1) one support person will be allowed to visit at the same time. Siblings of the patient may also be allowed to visit.
- Willard Walker Hospice House Patients: Patients will be permitted four (4) masked visitors at all times. Patients should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may be allowed more than four (4) visitors.
- Individuals who use a wheelchair or have special needs (e.g., disability, emotional instability, cognitive impairment, neurologic impairment, etc.) where the presence of a visitor may assist in patient care, may be allowed a visitor outside of the designated visiting hours.
- Visitation without limitation: A clergy member or lay person offering religious or spiritual support may be physically present with a patient to pray with or offer spiritual support.
Masking, social distancing and all other infection prevention and control measures will be practiced and maintained in waiting rooms. If safe social distancing cannot be maintained, patients’ visitors will need to relocate to another waiting room or remain in the patient room if available.
The visitor policies are subject to change as developments concerning Coronavirus necessitate.
Effective May 18, Washington Regional Medical Center’s visitor policy allows additional visitors for obstetric and NICU patients. All visitors must continue to wear a mask while on Washington Regional’s campus, pass a coronavirus screening and practice proper hand hygiene. The Tyson Commons Cafeteria, Apothecary Coffee Café and gift shop are open to visitors. The policy allows visitors for patients in the categories below:
- Inpatient care NOT related to COVID: Patients may be permitted two (2) visitors per day during the designated hospital visitation hours of 9 a.m. - 7p.m. The visitors are to remain in the patient room during the visit. Patients receiving end-of-life care (e.g., terminally ill patients) should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may be allowed more than two (2) visitors.
- COVID Patients: Visitors for patients in this category may only enter when the patient is receiving end-of-life care. These should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may be allowed more than one (1) visitor.
- Outpatient Procedures: Patients may be accompanied by up to two (2) patient representatives. During the procedure, the visitor(s) will be asked to wait in the patient room or designated waiting areas. Masking, social distancing, and all other infection prevention and control practices shall be adhered to as a condition of visitation.
- If the patient is admitted to the hospital, the visitor(s) will be asked to follow the inpatient hospital visitor guidelines during patient hospital stay.
- Emergency Department: Patients not being evaluated for COVID may be accompanied by up to two (2) patient visitor(s). The visitor(s) will be asked to wait in the patient room or designated waiting area. Masking, social distancing and all other infection prevention and control practices shall be adhered to as a condition of visitation.
- If an ER patient is admitted to the hospital, the visitor(s) will be asked to follow the inpatient hospital visitor guidelines during patient hospital stay.
- Obstetric Patients: Patients may be permitted two (2) adult support person(s) during their stay.
- Labor and Delivery Unit: If experiencing an extended stay in Labor and Delivery (>48 hours), 2 adult support person(s) total per day may be allowed
- Postpartum Unit: During the hours of 4p.m. - 7p.m., immediate family may visit in addition to the already approved 2 visitors. Visitors will be limited to 4 at a time.
- Neo-natal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Patients: Both parents / (1) one parent and (1) one support person will be allowed to visit at the same time. Siblings and immediate family designated by parents of the patient may also be allowed to visit.
- Individuals who use a wheelchair or have special needs (e.g., disability, emotional instability, cognitive impairment, neurologic impairment, etc.) where the presence of a visitor may assist in patient care, may be allowed a visitor outside of the designated visiting hours.
- Visitation without limitation: A clergy member or lay person offering religious or spiritual support may be physically present with a patient to pray with or offer spiritual support.
Masking, social distancing and all other infection prevention and control measures will be practiced and maintained in waiting rooms. If safe social distancing cannot be maintained, patients’ visitors will need to relocate to another waiting room or remain in the patient room if available. The visitor policies are subject to change as developments concerning Coronavirus necessitate.
On Monday, May 10, Washington Regional will begin answering questions about the COVID-19 vaccine through its COVID-19 Hotline.
“Washington Regional understands many people are waiting to get the vaccine because they have concerns or questions. We also know there is a considerable amount of misleading and inaccurate information circulating about the vaccine, which makes it even more difficult for individuals to make a decision,” said Dr. Mark Thomas, vice president of population health at Washington Regional. “Additionally, many people don’t have a primary care provider or haven’t been able to discuss their concerns and questions with their provider. We are pleased to offer this new resource for those individuals and provide them with accurate information from medical experts so they can make an informed decision.”
Common concerns and questions about the vaccine are related to side effects, safety, how the vaccines work, and whether it is okay to get the vaccine in specific circumstances. “Regardless of your question or concern, Washington Regional urges those who have not been vaccinated to speak either with your primary care provider or call our COVID-19 Hotline to talk to one of our medical experts. The health care community is here to help you make an educated, informed decision,” Thomas said.
Those who have vaccine questions can call the Washington Regional COVID-19 Hotline at 479.463.2055, Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to speak with a medical professional. The hotline, which launched in March 2020, will also continue to offer general information about COVID-19, including providing screenings, testing information and navigation services to individuals with suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Washington Regional Urgent Care in Fayetteville, which has operated solely as a respiratory illness and COVID-19 testing clinic since March 2020, will reopen as a full service urgent care facility on Sunday, May 2. The clinic will be open seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and will continue to offer COVID-19 testing while also providing evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of acute illnesses and injuries including:
+ Asthma, allergies and colds
+ Sinus congestion and infection
+ Sore throat
+ Cough
+ Fever
+ Sprains and strains
+ Broken bones and simple fractures
+ Ear infection
+ Eye infection
+ Minor cuts, lacerations and burns
+ Skin irritation, rash and abscess
+ Headaches
+ Urinary tract infections
+ Abdominal pain, diarrhea or vomiting
The Washington Regional Fayetteville Urgent Care is located inside the William L. Bradley Medical Plaza at 3 E. Appleby Road. Upon arrival, patients seeking evaluation at Urgent Care should stay in their vehicle and call 479.404.1010 to check in to be seen.
Effective April 26, 2021 Washington Regional Medical Center will implement an updated visitor policy allowing an additional visitor for most patients. All visitors must continue to wear a mask while on Washington Regional’s campus, pass a coronavirus screening and practice proper hand hygiene. The Tyson Commons Cafeteria, Apothecary Coffee Café and gift shop are open to visitors. The policy allows visitors for patients in the categories below:
- Inpatient care NOT related to COVID: Patients may be permitted two (2) visitors per day during the designated hospital visitation hours of 9 a.m. – 7p.m. The visitors are to remain in the patient room during the visit. Patients receiving end-of-life care (e.g., terminally ill patients) should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may be allowed more than two (2) visitors.
- COVID Patients: Visitors for patients in this category may only enter when the patient is receiving end-of-life care. These should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may be allowed more than one (1) visitor.
- Outpatient Procedures: Patients may be accompanied by up to two (2) patient representatives. During the procedure, the visitor(s) will be asked to wait in the patient room or designated waiting areas. Masking, social distancing, and all other infection prevention and control practices shall be adhered to as a condition of visitation.
- If the patient is admitted to the hospital, the visitor(s) will be asked to follow the inpatient hospital visitor guidelines during patient hospital stay.
- Emergency Department: Patients not being evaluated for COVID may be accompanied by up to two (2) patient visitor(s). The visitor(s) will be asked to wait in the patient room or designated waiting area. Masking, social distancing and all other infection prevention and control practices shall be adhered to as a condition of visitation.
- If an ER patient is admitted to the hospital, the visitor(s) will be asked to follow the inpatient hospital visitor guidelines during patient hospital stay.
- Obstetric Patients: Patients may be permitted two (2) adult support person(s) during their stay.
- Neo-natal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Patients: Both parents / (1) one parent and (1) one support person will be allowed to visit at the same time.
- Individuals who use a wheelchair or have special needs (e.g., disability, emotional instability, cognitive impairment, neurologic impairment, etc.) where the presence of a visitor may assist in patient care, may be allowed a visitor outside of the designated visiting hours.
- Visitation without limitation: A clergy member or lay person offering religious or spiritual support may be physically present with a patient to pray with or offer spiritual support.
Masking, social distancing and all other infection prevention and control measures will be practiced and maintained in waiting rooms. If safe social distancing cannot be maintained, patients’ visitors will need to relocate to another waiting room or remain in the patient room if available. The visitor policies are subject to change as developments concerning Coronavirus necessitate.
Effective April 6, Washington Regional Medical Center will implement an updated visitor policy allowing extended visiting hours. All visitors must continue to wear a mask while on Washington Regional’s campus, pass a Coronavirus screening and practice proper hand hygiene. The updated policy allows visitors for patients in the categories below:
- Inpatient care NOT related to COVID: Patients may be permitted one (1) visitor per day during the designated hospital visitation hours of 9 a.m. – 7p.m. The visitor is to remain in the patient room during the visit. Patients receiving end-of-life care (e.g., terminally ill patients) should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may be allowed more than one (1) visitor.
- COVID Patients: Visitors for patients in this category may only enter when patient is receiving end-of-life care. These should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may be allowed more than one (1) visitor.
- Outpatient Procedures: Patients may be accompanied by one (1) patient representative. During the procedure, the visitor will be asked to wait in the patient room or designated waiting area. Masking, social distancing and all other infection prevention and control practices shall be adhered to as a condition of visitation. If the patient is admitted to the hospital, the visitor will be asked to follow the inpatient hospital visitor guidelines during patient hospital stay.
- Emergency Department: Patients not being evaluated for COVID may be accompanied by one (1) patient visitor. The visitor will be asked to wait in the patient room or designated waiting area. Masking, social distancing and all other infection prevention and control practices shall be adhered to as a condition of visitation. If an ER patient is admitted to the hospital, the visitor will be asked to follow the inpatient hospital visitor guidelines during patient hospital stay.
- Obstetric Patients: Patients may be permitted two (2) adult support persons during their stay.
- Neo-natal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Patients: Both parents or (1) one parent and (1) one support person will be allowed to visit at the same time.
Individuals who have a disability, use a wheelchair or have special needs: may be allowed a visitor outside of the designated visiting hours where the presence of a single visitor may be allowed to assist in patient care.
- Visitation without limitation: A clergy member or lay person offering religious or spiritual support may be physically present with a patient to pray with or offer spiritual support.
The visitor policy is subject to change as developments concerning Coronavirus necessitate.
Due to a decrease in testing demand, today, April 2, was the last day of service at the Washington Regional drive-thru Coronavirus Screening Clinic located at 3318 N. Northhills Blvd. in Fayetteville.
The Washington Regional Fayetteville Urgent Care location will provide COVID-19 testing services for both asymptomatic individuals who have been exposed to the virus and people experiencing symptoms of a respiratory illness. The clinic is located inside the William L. Bradley Medical Plaza at
3 E. Appleby Road and is open from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., seven days a week.
Upon arrival at the William L. Bradley Medical Plaza, individuals should follow signs to the Urgent Care Coronavirus and Respiratory Illness Clinic, which has a dedicated entrance.
Individuals with other urgent care needs not related to coronavirus or a respiratory illness should call their primary care physician or visit one of Washington Regional’s other
Urgent Care locations in Bentonville, Springdale, Rogers, or Harrison.
Washington Regional has launched an online scheduling tool that allows community members to self-schedule an appointment to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Individuals eligible for the vaccine based upon current Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) prioritization guidance include:
- Phase 1A – health care workers; long-term care staff/residents; first responders
- Phase 1B – people 65+; childcare and education workers; police, fire and other first responders; correction officers; food and agriculture workers; individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities; essential government workers; grocery store and meal delivery employees; postal and package delivery service workers; public transit workers; houses of worship; manufacturing workers
Washington Regional is currently vaccinating those who are in ADH prioritized categories and will require verification of age and/or employment at time of appointment.
According to Washington Regional Vice President of Clinic Operations Paula Storment, “The number of appointments available will correspond with the number of first dose vaccines we will receive each week from ADH. We typically learn the number of doses a few days before arrival. As we are notified, we will open the same number of appointments to ensure all vaccine is distributed promptly upon arrival.” Storment cautions, “We expect appointments to fill up quickly as demand for the vaccine still exceeds supply. If you check the website and no appointments are available, we ask that you check back at a later time.”
Vaccines are administered by appointment at Washington Regional’s drive-thru vaccination site at the corner of North Gregg Avenue and West Appleby Road in Fayetteville.
To learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine or to schedule a vaccination appointment at Washington Regional, go to
www.wregional.com/covid19vaccine.
Washington Regional has provided more than 620 monoclonal antibody treatments to COVID-positive
patients since November, helping reduce hospitalizations due to serious illness. Antibody treatment, which
is delivered through an infusion, neutralizes the COVID-19 virus by preventing disease progression.
Before receiving monoclonal antibody treatment, eligible patients must have a positive COVID-19 test and
be referred by a licensed health care provider.
“These drugs have been found to decrease the virus’s ability to progress, preventing the need for
hospitalization,” said Dr. David Ratcliff, Chief Medical Officer at Washington Regional. “Patients who have
a positive test result at one of Washington Regional’s testing locations will be contacted by our navigation
team, assessed for eligibility to receive the treatment, and will be advised to consult with their health care
provider to assess and arrange their infusion. Patients who do not have a primary care doctor will be
referred to a Washington Regional provider to assist.” Patients who receive a positive test result from other
testing locations should call their health care provider and request a referral, or call Washington Regional
at 479.404.1010 for more information. Providers may also refer patients to the Washington Regional
Urgent Care in Fayetteville for evaluation and referral for monoclonal antibody infusion.
Monoclonal antibody treatment is most effective in the early stage of COVID-19 infection and is approved
for COVID-positive patients who are 12 years of age or older, weigh at least 88 pounds and are at high risk
of severe complications from COVID-19. That includes patients age 65 and older and people with certain
chronic health conditions. Patients using supplemental oxygen may receive the infusion if their oxygen
supplementation requirements have not increased.
The treatment is not recommended for individuals who have experienced COVID-19 symptoms for more
than 10 days, or whose illness requires hospitalization at the time they are able to receive the antibody
infusion. The Food and Drug Administration granted Emergency Use Authorization for the treatment in
November.
Washington Regional’s coronavirus (COVID-19) hotline and Fayetteville screening clinic locations will have the following schedule for the New Year’s holiday:
Washington Regional Coronavirus Hotline
479.463.2055
Health care professionals available to answer questions about COVID-19 or direct you to the nearest testing location
• Friday, January 1: 8am - 1pm
• Saturday and Sunday: 8 am - 3 pm (normal hours)
Washington Regional Coronavirus (COVID-19) Screening Clinic
3318 N. North Hills Boulevard, Fayetteville
Drive-thru testing for asymptomatic individuals who have had a direct exposure to someone with COVID-19
• Friday, January 1: 8 am - 1 pm
• Saturday and Sunday: 8 am - 1 pm (normal hours)
Washington Regional Urgent Care
3 East Appleby Road, Suite 101, Fayetteville- inside William L. Bradley Medical Plaza
Provides evaluation, treatment and testing for individuals with active symptoms of COVID-19/respiratory illness
• Friday, January 1: 9 am - 5 pm (normal hours)
• Saturday and Sunday: 9 am - 5 pm (normal hours)
Washington Regional’s coronavirus (COVID-19) hotline and Fayetteville screening clinic locations will have the following schedule for the Christmas holiday:
Washington Regional Coronavirus Hotline
479.463.2055
Health care professionals available to answer questions about COVID-19 or direct you to the nearest testing location
- Thursday, December 24: 8 am - 1 pm
- Friday, December 25: CLOSED
- Saturday, December 26: 8 am - 3 pm
- Sunday, December 27: 8 am - 3 pm
Washington Regional Coronavirus (COVID-19) Screening Clinic
3318 N. North Hills Boulevard, Fayetteville
Drive-thru testing for
asymptomatic individuals who have had a direct exposure to someone with COVID-19
- Thursday, December 24: 8 am - 1 pm
- Friday, December 25: CLOSED
- Saturday, December 26: 8 am - 1 pm
- Sunday, December 27: 8 am - 1 pm
Washington Regional Urgent Care
3 East Appleby Road, Suite 101, inside William L. Bradley Medical Plaza
Provides evaluation, treatment and testing for individuals with
active symptoms of COVID-19/respiratory illness
- Thursday, December 24: 9 am - 5 pm
- Friday, December 25: 9 am - 2 pm
- Saturday, December 26: 9 am - 5 pm
- Sunday, December 27: 9 am - 5 pm
As is the case with most areas of the nation, Northwest Arkansas is experiencing an increase in COVID-19 cases and
inpatient hospitalizations. Washington Regional Medical Center currently has the capacity to treat both COVID and
non-COVID patients. As with any prudent hospital system, we continually monitor hospitalization trends and
community infection prevalence, and develop contingency plans to ensure that we are prepared for surges in demand
for our services. We are concerned about the next two to four weeks. If cases continue to rise at the current rate, we
will increasingly be challenged to meet the needs of our community. We are experiencing a notable increase in
demand for inpatient services following the Thanksgiving holiday. This is similar to the surge we saw following
previous holidays, such as the 4th of July and Labor Day. We urge the community to be mindful of this fact as we
head toward the Christmas season, New Year’s and as colder weather forces people indoors. Holiday gatherings and
in-person events of more than 10 people significantly increase the likelihood of transmission of the virus and will likely
further stress the area’s health care systems.
As is the case with many larger hospital systems in our state, Washington Regional Medical Center has the ability to
expand its capacity where community demand dictates a need for additional resources. The challenge with expanding
bed capacity is that it further requires the ability to expand or redirect existing nursing and physician staffing to cover
those additional beds. The intensity of staffing in critical care and COVID-19 units is much greater than the staffing
needs of a typical medical surgical unit.
In anticipation of the potential for an increase in demand for hospital services, effective December 11, Washington
Regional will operationalize the next phase of its COVID-19 surge plan. This phase of our surge plan will allow us to
schedule additional human resources by shifting some members of our staff to assist in areas of most critical need.
To maximize our nursing and related personnel we must necessarily review our non-urgent surgery schedules and
outpatient clinic appointments. Should this impact existing patient appointments, procedures or cases, patients will
personally be contacted.
To keep our hospitals from becoming overwhelmed, we ask the community to follow the simple public health
measures that have been recommended and stressed since spring: wear a mask, wash your hands, watch your
distance and avoid large gatherings, especially as we head into the Christmas and New Year’s holiday season..
Washington Regional’s coronavirus (COVID-19) hotline and Fayetteville screening clinic locations will have the following schedule for the Thanksgiving holiday:
Washington Regional Coronavirus Hotline
479.463.2055
Health care professionals available to answer questions about COVID-19 or direct you to the nearest testing location
- Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving Day): Closed
- Friday, November 27: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Saturday, November 28: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Sunday, November 29: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Washington Regional Coronavirus (COVID-19) Screening Clinic
3318 N. Northhills Boulevard, Fayetteville
Drive-thru testing for asymptomatic individuals who have had a direct exposure to someone with COVID-19
- Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving Day): Closed
- Friday, November 27: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Saturday, November 28: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Sunday, November 29: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Washington Regional Urgent Care
3 East Appleby Road, Suite 101, inside William L. Bradley Medical Plaza
Provides evaluation, treatment and testing for individuals with active symptoms of COVID-19/respiratory illness
- Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving Day): Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Friday, November 27: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Saturday, November 28: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Sunday, November 29: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
5News reported that Washington Regional Medical Center was asked by Secretary of Health, Dr. Jose Romero to be one of the first hospitals in the state to receive the COVID-19 vaccine based on the number of patients they have treated and the spread of the virus in our area. Washington Regional Chief Operating Officer, Birch Wright says first the hospital’s health care workers will receive the vaccine and then first responders. For the complete interview and news story,
click here.
As cases of COVID-19 continue to rise, Washington Regional President and CEO Larry Shackelford spoke to Ozarks at Large with an important message. To hear what he had to say about the governor's winter task force, hospital capacity and what we need to do to protect our loved ones,
click here.
Effective Monday, October 12, Washington Regional Medical Center will implement an updated visitor policy allowing a limited number of patient visitors. All visitors must pass a Coronavirus screening and are required to wear an approved mask that covers both the mouth and nose while on the Washington Regional campus. Bandanas, gaiters, mesh masks and lace masks are not approved face coverings. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own mask. Our screening stations can provide you with an appropriate mask if you need one. Visitors must also practice proper hand hygiene and observe social distancing measures.
Patients in the categories below will be allowed visitors:
- Inpatients: Patients are permitted one (1) visitor per day between the hours of 4pm–7pm. The visitor must stay in the patient’s room during the visit. Patients receiving end-of-life care will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may be allowed more than one (1) visitor.
- COVID-19 Patients: Visitors may only enter when patient is receiving end-of-life care.
- Patients Undergoing Outpatient Procedures: Patients may be accompanied by one (1) visitor. During the procedure, visitors must wait in the patient room or vehicle.
- Emergency Department Patients: Those not being evaluated for COVID-19 may be accompanied by one (1) visitor. If social distancing cannot be maintained, the visitor will be asked to wait in their vehicle.
- Obstetric Patients: Patients are permitted one (1) adult support person who may leave the facility once per day.
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Patients: Both parents or (1) one parent and (1) one support person will be allowed to visit at the same time, but may only leave once per day.
- Patients who use a wheelchair or who have special needs: These individuals may be allowed a visitor to assist in patient care.
The visitor policy is subject to change as developments concerning Coronavirus necessitate.
Washington Regional has revised the hours at one of its COVID-19 screening clinics effective August 1:
Washington Regional Coronavirus (COVID-19) Screening Clinic
3318 N. Northhills Boulevard
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
This screening clinic currently provides COVID-19 testing for individuals who do not have symptoms of COVID-19, but have had direct exposure to the virus.
July 20, 2020- Northwest Arkansas is in the midst of a prolonged surge in the number of individuals who require hospitalization for COVID-19, and Washington Regional has experienced a steady increase in the number of individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 since early May. Last week, we implemented an initial phase of our surge capacity plan and opened a third critical care unit devoted to the care of COVID-19 patients. However, we have never reached our capacity or been concerned that we were about to reach our capacity. Our request for assistance from the National Guard, which we are grateful to Governor Hutchinson for approving, is simply to obtain some support that will permit us to assign nursing staff who have been performing clerical functions to the bedside, which in turn will provide our clinical care nursing staff, who have been tirelessly working for many months, with some much-needed rest.
In addition to the request we have made of the National Guard, we have posted positions for additional staff and asked our community health care partners for individuals with critical care experience to work on an as needed basis in Washington Regional’s critical care units.
June 11, 2020- Due to a significant increase in individuals who have been exposed to COVID-19, Washington Regional has re-opened its Coronavirus (COVID-19) Clinic located at 3318 N. Northhills Boulevard in Fayetteville. This clinic is now dedicated specifically to testing individuals who are asymptomatic, or without symptoms, but who have had a direct exposure to someone with Coronavirus (COVID-19). Hours of operation are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., seven days a week.
Community members who have active symptoms of COVID-19 or respiratory illness can continue to be evaluated, treated, and tested (if necessary) at the Washington Regional Urgent Care in Fayetteville, located at 3 East Appleby Road, Suite 101, inside William L. Bradley Medical Plaza. This Urgent Care location has expanded its hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week.
Individuals are encouraged to call the Washington Regional Coronavirus Hotline at 479.463.2055 and a health care professional can direct you to the appropriate clinic.
June 10, 2020- While most regions in Arkansas have seen a decline in COVID-19 cases, Northwest Arkansas is experiencing a surge in community spread of the virus and is now leading the state in confirmed total cases of the virus, with Washington County at 1,185 cases and Benton County at 1,090 cases as of this morning. Washington Regional views this as a serious public health emergency.
Over the past month, Northwest Arkansas has witnessed a significant increase in the number of hospitalized individuals with COVID-19. On May 12, there were four COVID-19 positive patients in Northwest Arkansas hospitals. Since then, we’ve seen the number of hospitalizations double every week, and we now have more than 70 COVID-19 positive patients in area hospitals. Washington Regional is also seeing more critically ill COVID-19 patients, with over 30% of those hospitalized requiring ventilator support. As cases increase, Washington Regional has accepted transfers of positive COVID-19 patients from other hospitals in Northwest Arkansas, North Arkansas and Western Oklahoma.
It is important for our community to understand that we are not seeing more hospitalizations simply because more testing is being done. We are seeing more hospitalizations because more people in our area are being infected with the virus.
Over the past week, Washington Regional has seen a 170% increase in the number of COVID-19 tests performed at its screening clinics, a 156% increase in calls to the Washington Regional COVID-19 Hotline and a 350% increase in the number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
To address the rapid spread of COVID-19 in our community, Washington Regional has made two significant operational changes this week. First, on Tuesday, June 9, we opened a second inpatient unit to care for suspected and confirmed COVID-19 patients, which means we can now provide treatment for 38 COVID-19 inpatients with the ability to expand capacity as necessary. Care in these units is overseen by a dedicated team of intensivists, hospitalists and infectious disease physicians.
Second, beginning today, June 10, we have re-opened the Washington Regional Coronavirus (COVID-19) Clinic at 3318 N. Northhills Boulevard in Fayetteville to address the increased demand for screening and testing. This clinic is dedicated to COVID-19 screening and testing of individuals who do not have any symptoms but who may have had a direct exposure to someone who is COVID-19 positive. We will continue to evaluate, treat and test patients with active respiratory illness or other COVID-19 symptoms at the Washington Regional Urgent Care location in Fayetteville, located in the William L. Bradley Medical Plaza at 3 East Appleby Road.
Washington Regional wants the community to be assured that Washington Regional is prepared for this surge. Over the past several months, our team has planned and prepared for this pandemic and we have the staff, supplies and resources to effectively respond while continuing our customary health care operations. We have the capacity to safely provide care for all in our community - not just those who require hospitalization due to COVID-19.
We believe it is of great importance that every member of our community hear the message that it is critically important to take the recent surge in COVID-19 cases seriously. In the early days of the pandemic we saw a tremendous outpouring of support for health care workers. Here is what the community can do to help us now – wear a mask when out in public, practice social distancing, regularly wash your hands, avoid large gatherings, and stay home when you are sick.
Washington Regional remains here for you. Please, do your part to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect our community.
June 1, 2020- Effective Tuesday, June 2, hours of operation for the drive-thru screening clinic at the Washington Regional Eureka Springs Family Clinic will be 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The clinic is located at 146 Passion Play Road, Suite A in Eureka Springs.
May 8, 2020- Washington Regional will reopen the main entrance (north entrance) of the Women and Infants Center on Monday, May 11, at 7 a.m. Prior to entering the building, patients and visitors will be screened. The entrance will be open seven days a week, 24 hours per day.
May 1, 2020- On Monday, May 4, Washington Regional Medical Center will resume elective procedures, following all guidelines found in the Directive on Resuming Elective Procedures provided by the Arkansas Department of Health. These guidelines include limiting services to only outpatient procedures that do not require an overnight stay and ensuring that patients do not have symptoms of or a recent exposure to COVID-19. Patients must also test negative for COVID-19 within 48 hours of surgery. Scheduling and patient instructions for pre-surgery COVID-19 testing will be provided by physician offices. Patients who have questions should call their physician’s office for assistance.
April 13, 2020 - Effective today, hours of operation for the Washington Regional Coronavirus (COVID-19) Screening Hotline will be 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
March 19, 2020 - Washington Regional Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Ratcliff responds to the first Coronavirus case in Northwest Arkansas in this interview with KNWA. To view the video go to
https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/knwa/full-interview-with-washington-regional-chief-medical-officer/.
March 19, 2020 - Dr. Mark Thomas from Washington Regional answers questions from the community. To view the video go to
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhRhQkW5LUQ.
March 18, 2020 - Washington Regional is committed to providing a safe environment for our patients, visitors and staff members. In our numerous preparations to care for patients with Coronavirus infections, we have equipped designated care locations, staffed by trained healthcare professionals. In the event we have a significant number of patients with Coronavirus who need care, we have a plan in place and will continue to work closely with the Arkansas Department of Health as appropriate.
If an individual has symptoms of Coronavirus (COVID-19), Washington Regional is equipped to provide screenings at two locations:
- Washington Regional Coronavirus (COVID-19) Screening Clinic for patients who have symptoms of the virus, but do not require emergent care. This screening facility is located at 3318 N. Northhills Blvd. and is open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. weekends.
Upon arrival to the clinic, individuals will be evaluated to identify their risk factors for the virus. The screening clinic will follow guidelines as established by the Arkansas Department of Health for testing. Only individuals who have current symptoms of a respiratory infection, including high fever, cough and shortness of breath and who also meet the following criteria will be tested:
- Over the age of 65 OR
- Have a chronic illness that places them at risk for serious infection. This includes chronic heart disease, lung disease, kidney disease, diabetes or conditions, including medications, which affect the immune system OR
- Have had close contact (within 6 feet) in last 14 days with an individual who is confirmed to have or is suspected of having COVID-19 OR
- Are a healthcare worker
If patients do not meet these criteria, they will be asked to return home and follow up with their primary care provider. If a patient does meet these criteria, specimens will be obtained for testing. After specimens are collected, patients will then be asked to return home for self-quarantine until test results become available, or as instructed by the Arkansas Department of Health.
- Washington Regional Emergency Department for patients with symptoms requiring emergent care. The Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is equipped with locations for both potential and confirmed Coronavirus patients. In the event a room is not immediately available, our waiting room is separated to isolate those with symptoms from those without symptoms. If possible, individuals with symptoms should call to notify the Emergency Department prior to arrival so the care team can instruct them on how and where to present.
For those patients who require hospitalization, Washington Regional Medical Center is equipped to provide necessary care to Coronavirus patients within:
- Specialized rooms in our Emergency Department, including locations for both potential and confirmed Coronavirus patients
- A dedicated critical care unit for patients with suspected and confirmed Coronavirus infections where care is overseen by intensivists and an infectious disease physician
- Personnel who are closely monitoring patients and working in collaboration with the Arkansas Department of Health and Center for Disease Control as appropriate
If additional specialized isolation units are needed, we have a plan in place to determine which patients can safely receive care in other areas of our hospital. We are also prepared to open additional isolation units as necessary.
March 14, 2020 - Effective March 14: Washington Regional’s Volunteer Services Program has been temporarily suspended until further notice. This measure is being implemented to prevent spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and specifically to protect the health of our valued team of volunteers.
To watch video, click here to visit the KNWA web page.
March 13, 2020 -
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — With big events canceled both in Northwest Arkansas and nationwide, there are a lot of questions surrounding COVID-19 also known as the coronavirus. Dr. Mark Thomas, physician at Washington Regional says hospital staff are working as hard as they can to be prepared for the virus.
What do you want people to know about the coronavirus?
Dr. Thomas: I think the most important thing is that everyone is affected. We want people that have symptoms to consider staying home and observing themselves at home, isolating themselves at home, to prevent spread of the outbreak. If you have any questions, call your doctor and get advice. If you’re not doing well, that may mean that you need to come in to see a provider or go to a hospital. Let providers know that you fear you may have been exposed to the virus so that they can take adequate protection.
What are some of the symptoms?
Dr. Thomas: The most important symptoms to think about are the usual symptoms people get with flu or cold. Fever, cough, and possibly shortness of breath.
Who’s most at risk?
Dr. Thomas: The most vulnerable among us. People that are older, who have diabetes, heart disease, lung disease.
The coronavirus is being compared to the flu. Can you talk about the similarities and differences?
Dr. Thomas: Unfortunately, although they’re similar and sometimes we can’t distinguish the symptoms, it’s important to know that the reason we’re all very concerned about the coronavirus is it has considerably more ability to spread. Maybe 20x as much. It has higher, severe effects, especially in vulnerable populations, maybe also 20x as much. That’s why we’re taking this illness very seriously.
Is it something that you get just once? Or can you get it multiple times?
Dr. Thomas: I’m not sure we understand the coronavirus that well. I think that it’s reasonable to assume that people have some short term immunity after having the illness, but it’s too early to say.
How long does the virus last after it has been diagnosed?
Dr. Thomas: Again, we don’t understand [the coronavirus] completely. It’s clear that people can present with symptoms after they’ve been exposed anywhere from two to 14 days. After getting the illness, most people think that the illness will last for a couple of weeks.
What does testing look like? When should people go get tested?
Dr. Thomas: Testing has been a challenge. This is the main concern of most people around the country. Testing is getting available here in Northwest Arkansas. The state health department has testing available as well as private labs. We’re trying to prioritize that for patients obviously sick in the hospital, those patients that are at risk of serious illness, such as people with heart disease, diabetes, lung disease and also screening healthcare workers that may have been exposed.
March 13, 2020 - Effective at Noon on March 13, 2020: To protect our community, patrons and staff from the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Washington Regional Center for Exercise will temporarily cease operations. Public health authorities are encouraging such steps to proactively prevent the spread of the virus. We will evaluate whether to resume normal operations on a weekly basis. Center for Exercise members will not incur any charges during this time.
At Washington Regional, we are committed to the health and safety of our patients, visitors and team members. Providing safe, compassionate care is our top priority, and we’ve taken extra steps in our hospital, emergency department and clinics to keep you safe. Learn more about our COVID-19 safety measures here.
to view our visitor policy.
Symptoms of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) as identified by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) include:
If you have symptoms that are not life threatening, stay home. If you need advice:
If you need to be tested for COVID-19, Washington Regional provides these options:
PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test results are typically available within 2 days. This turn-around-time is subject to change and is dependent on the demand for tests and the availability of test supplies. You will be contacted by Washington Regional when your PCR test results are available.
Antigen test results are typically available within 20 minutes. You will receive your rapid antigen test results before you leave the clinic. A positive rapid antigen test means that you have or have had COVID-19, and no further testing is necessary. The Arkansas Department of Health recommends that all negative rapid antigen tests be confirmed by performing a PCR test before you leave the clinic. It is reasonable to discuss this with your provider and ask that he/she perform only the send-out PCR test. If your rapid antigen test is negative, you must quarantine until your PCR test confirms that you are negative.
The CDC has expanded its list of those considered at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19 to include: