Updated October 12, 2020
The health of our patients, visitors, employees and physicians is our highest priority. Our hospital is following the latest CDC and public agency guidelines and are prepared to identify, isolate and treat COVID-19 patients who seek care at our facility. We’re also making sure it’s safe to get the routine care you need because it’s important that you never place your own health at risk by putting off your own care. It’s critical that you continue to see your doctor, keep your appointments and go to the ER if you need immediate attention. Click here to see how we are making it safe to get routine care, right now.
Patient Visitor Policy
The health and safety of our patients, staff and visitors is our top priority and we value the healing quality of patient visitation. With the case counts climbing in eastern Connecticut region, and out of an abundance of caution, we are limiting visitor access to our hospitals – effective Monday, October 12 – for inpatient and outpatient care. Thank you for your continued cooperation.
Inpatient Units/Outpatient Departments
Visitor restrictions apply to the following areas/conditions. Visitor exceptions will be allowed at the discretion of our Clinical Management Team, which can include patients who are on comfort measures/end-of-life care.
- Med/Surg Units
- Behavioral Health
- Intensive Care Unit/Critical Care
- Emergency Department
Important information about Outpatient Services, including Ambulatory Surgery:
- Families and caregivers are asked to remain in their car and not enter our facility unless absolutely required, as per exceptions permitted below.
- If one of the following exceptions is present, one (1) caregiver, healthy and over the age of 18, will be allowed to accompany the patient during their outpatient visit:
1. To accompany a patient who is a minor.
2. Where a patient is otherwise unable to communicate, or make decisions, or ambulate on their own.
3. For Obstetrical Ultrasound procedures
4. Any patient that will receive sedation or other procedures that would affect the patient’s cognitive ability. - Additional exceptions may be made on a case by case basis. Please contact department for specific requests.
Inpatient Units/Departments with Partial Restrictions
- Family Birthing Center: One visitor from time of arrival for birth thru the transition back home.
- NICU: Only those with assigned wrist bands are permitted (2 bands per NICU patient).
Donations
Keeping medical staff, colleagues, patients and families safe and heathy remains our top priority, and we are extremely thankful to our community for their support and generous offers in donating food and supplies to our organization during this critical time.
We are currently accepting food and supply donations. Supplies include the following items:
- Disposable head covers
- Disposable gowns
- Disposable gloves
- N95 respirator face masks
- Disposable face masks
- Face-shields/goggles
- Coveralls/scrubs
- Shoe-covers
- Disinfection wipes and liquids
- General-purpose hand cleaners
If you would like to make a donation, please email or call us for more information and to coordinate drop offs. Any ECHN staff member who would like to coordinate third party donations may use this email as well.
Email: tgelsomino@echn.org
Phone: 860.508.4603
Urgent Care Center
Our Urgent Care Center in South Windsor is now open to treat patients with non-emergent illnesses and injuries.
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Patients with respiratory or flu-like symptoms:
For everyone’s safety, patients experiencing respiratory or flu-like symptoms are asked to park in a designated parking spot upon arrival and call 860.533.4686 to be registered by our medical staff prior to entering the building.
Elective Surgeries Postponed
Elective cases will be rescheduled. Our surgeons are equipped to determine urgent or emergent cases. Please call your doctor for more information.
Rehabilitation
Outpatient Rehabilitation facilities currently closed:
• Ellington YMCA, 11 Pinney Street, Ellington
• Glastonbury Wellness Center, 622 Hebron Avenue, Glastonbury
Open Outpatient Rehabilitation facilities:
Patients will be screened for priority needs.
• Manchester Memorial Hospital, 71 Haynes Street, Manchester 860.646.1222
• Rockville General Hospital, 31 Union Street, Vernon: 860.872.5261
• Evergreen Walk, 2800 Tamarack Avenue, Suite 101, South Windsor: 860.533.4670
All Inpatient Rehabilitation at Manchester Memorial and Rockville General Hospitals is continuing as necessary.
Community Education Classes and Events
Community Education classes are currently being held virtually. For a full listing of our Fall classes, click here.
Behavioral Health Open Access Program
Our child, adolescent and adult outpatient offices are currently closed. We are providing virtual services to our patients via Telepsych and or Telephone. We will continue to see new patients and our Doctors, Nurses, and Clinicians are available and ready to assist you.
For more information, and to schedule an appointment, please call:
Adult Services: 860.533.3434
Child and Adolescent Services: 860.647.6827
Women’s Center for Wellness
All screening mammograms and bone density exams are postponed. Diagnostic and emergent mammograms, ultrasound and breast biopsy procedures are still being conducted. Please call 860.533.4646 for more information.
Meadowbrook Plaza
1707 Boston Turnpike
Coventry
860.742.6792
Hours: M-F 7:30 a.m – 3:45 p.m.
Closed daily for lunch from 12:30 – 1 p.m.
ECHN Medical Offices
175 West Road
Ellington
860.375.9138
Hours: M-F 6 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Closed daily for lunch from 12:30 – 1 p.m.
ECHN Glastonbury Wellness Center
622 Hebron Avenue, Suite 104 B
Glastonbury
860.652.3182
Office Currently Closed
ECHN Medical Offices
6 Fieldstone Commons
Tolland
860.896.4872
Hours: M-F 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Closed daily for lunch from 12:30 – 1 p.m.
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street
Manchester
860.647.4717
Hours: M-F 6:45 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Rockville General Hospital
31 Union Street
Vernon
860.872.5172
Hours: M-F 7 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. – 12 p.m
Tolland Turnpike, Eastpoint
360 Tolland Turnpike, Suite 1F
Manchester
860.646.2177
Hours: M-F 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Closed daily for lunch from 12:30 – 1 p.m.
ECHN Medical Group
428 Hartford Turnpike, Suite 210
Vernon
860.533.4606
Hours: M-F 6:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Manchester Medical Offices
130 Hartford Road
Manchester
860.647.2912
Hours: M-F 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Evergreen Walk
2400 Tamarack Avenue, Suite 103
South Windsor
860.533.4693
Hours: M-F 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sat 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Closed daily for lunch from 12:30 – 1 p.m.
South Windsor Outpatient Draw Station
25 Oakland Road
South Windsor
860.647.4706
Hours: M-F 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Preventative measures for Flu and COVID-19
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- Stay home if you are experiencing mild symptoms. You should restrict activities outside of your home, except for getting medical care.
- Contact your healthcare provider if your illness is worsening (i.e., difficulty breathing). Reach out to your healthcare provider by calling ahead. Tell your provider that you have or may have coronavirus-like symptoms so the staff can take steps to keep other patients from getting infected.
- If available, wear a face mask when you are around other people to help prevent the spread of the virus.
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- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Or at least two of the following symptoms:
- Fever
- Chills
- Repeated shaking with chills
- Muscle pain
- Headache
- Sore throat
- New loss of taste or smell
If you have any of these emergency warning signs for COVID-19 get medical attention immediately:
- Trouble breathing
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
- New confusion or inability to arouse
- Bluish lips or face
These lists are not all inclusive and we advise you to please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.
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- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
- Don’t touch your eyes, nose, or mouth, especially with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are showing symptoms of illness.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
- Cover your cough or sneezes with a tissue or sneeze into your elbow.
- Throw the tissue in the garbage and make sure to clean your hands afterwards.
- Stay home when you are sick.
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Source: The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)
Wash your hands
frequently with soap and running water for at least 20 seconds.
Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not readily available.
Use face masks
if you are coughing or sneezing.
If you are healthy, you only need to wear a mask if you are taking care of a person with a suspected infection.
Avoid close contact
with people who are sick.
Stay home when you are sick. Do not expose others.
If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early and call in advance.
Cover your cough or sneeze
with a tissue, or into your flexed elbow when tissue is not available, then throw the tissue in the trash.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Clean and disinfect
frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular cleaning spray or wipe.
