COVID-19

You won’t be near anyone with COVID-19.
The fear of contracting COVID-19 shouldn’t cross your mind when you need emergency care. That’s why we’ve created safe zones in our ER - keeping you separate from anyone we’re treating for COVID-19.

We’re suiting up and scrubbing down even more.
We’ve upped our cleaning and disinfecting protocols - especially for high-touch areas. We also make sure we’re adequately stocked with masks, shields, gloves and towns to help keep you and our staff healthy.

Checking, then double-checking.
For an added layer of protection, we have hospital personnel screening patients for COVID-10 exposure and symptoms before they enter our facility.

Odessa Regional Medical Center is fully prepared to care for our patients and our community. Out of an abundance of caution, we have implemented visitor restrictions in response to the increased presence of COVID-19 in our community that is designed to further protect our patients, their families and our staff.

We remain ready to serve all of your health care needs and have taken the necessary steps to ensure patients can receive care in a safe environment. Our stringent safety measures include: mandatory wearing of masks, social distancing in waiting areas, and vigilant cleaning in all areas, which includes the use of EPA-registered, hospital-grade disinfectants validated for use against COVID-19. 

The health and safety of our patients, visitors, employees, and our communities remain our top priority at Odessa Regional Medical Center.

Odessa Regional Medical Center continues to monitor the national and global situation of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is prepared to support our community and safely care for any ill patient. Out of an abundance of caution, we have activated hospital preparedness protocols to:

• Prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including COVID-19, within the facility.
• Maintain the health and wellbeing of our employees.
• Promptly identify and isolate patients with possible COVID-19 and inform the correct facility staff and public health authorities.
• Care for patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 as part of routine operations, and potentially care for a larger number of patients in case of an escalating outbreak.

Masks are required to be worn inside the hospital at all times. Children under the age of 14 are not allowed inside the hospital for visitation. Please review our detailed visitor policies prior to coming to the hospital. 

Visitor Restrictions

Visitor Restrictions:

• Pediatric care: No more than 2 designated visitors per hospital stay.
• End-of-life: No more than 1 visitor at a time, limited to immediate family only. Family visitors must remain outside the facility until rotated in.
• Maternity and Labor and Delivery Units: 2 designated visitors, including labor partner, per hospital stay.
• Special Care Nursery: No more than 2 designated visitors per hospital stay.
• Other extenuating circumstances, such as hospice and end-of-life care, will also be considered based on the best interest and needs of the individual patient. All exceptions must be approved by the care team.
• Medical/Surgical: One adult visitor per stay.
• Telemetry: One adult visitor per stay.
• CCU: One adult visitor per stay.
• OBED: One adult visitor per stay.
• Patients with physical or intellectual disabilities: 1 support person over the age of 18 will be allowed during hospital stay. There are no restrictions on visiting hours for support persons.
• COVID: One visitor for adult COVID patients from 1pm-3pm daily. The designated visitor(s)will be for the entire stay. They cannot switch out visitor(s).

All patients who enter the hospital through available access points will be screened immediately upon arrival. Points of entrance will be limited to:

• ER main entrance 24/7
• West Campus south entrance

If you are not a provider working at our facility, a hospital employee, or seeking immediate medical attention, we ask that you avoid the hospital.

If you are experiencing a cough, fever, and/or shortness of breath or have been in direct contact with someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19, please call your primary physician’s office. Your physician will help determine whether you may come in for an appointment, or if you should stay at home and await further instruction.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work to keep our community safe.

Where to Get COVID-19 Tested

ORMC Community Health Center
Located at 520 East Sixth street on the corner of 5th, between Muskingum and Tom Green. 

Hours:

*CHC is closed from 12-1 pm daily
Monday & Wednesday - 8 am to 5 pm
Tuesday & Thursday - 8 am to 2 pm
Friday - 8 am to 4 pm
Saturday - 8 am to 11 am

Complete Care Clinic Locations:
Complete Care Eastridge
7101 Eastridge Road Odessa, TX 79765
432-550-0048

Complete Care West Loop 
3001 W. University Odessa, TX 79764
432-580-5966

Complete Care Midland
1701 N. Loop 250 W. Midland, TX 79707
432-522-5033

Complete Care North
980 E. 87th St. Suite D Odessa, TX 79765
432-366-0770

For more information on testing resources, visit www.covidinthebasin.com 

Stay home except to get medical care

• Stay home: People who are mildly ill with COVID-19 are able to recover at home. Do not leave, except to get medical care. Do not visit public areas.
• Stay in touch with your doctor. Call before you get medical care. Be sure to get care if you feel worse or you think it is an emergency.
• Avoid public transportation: Avoid using public transportation, ride-sharing, or taxis.

Social Distancing

• As much as possible, you should stay in a specific “sick room” and away from other people in your home. Use a separate bathroom, if available.
• Limit contact with pets & animals: You should restrict contact with pets and other animals, just like you would around other people.
• Although there have not been reports of pets or other animals becoming sick with COVID-19, it is still recommended that people with the virus limit contact with animals until more information is known.

Call Ahead before visiting your doctor

Call ahead: If you have a medical appointment, call your doctor’s office or emergency department, and tell them you have or may have COVID-19. This will help the office protect themselves and other patients.

Monitor your symptoms

• Seek medical attention, but call first: Seek medical care right away if your illness is worsening (for example, if you have difficulty breathing).
• Call your doctor before going in: Before going to the doctor’s office or emergency room, call ahead and tell them your symptoms. They will tell you what to do.

Our clinicians and staff continue to selflessly work around the clock to provide care to our patients. Right now, our healthcare workers are on the frontlines of battling the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that’s spreading rapidly throughout our city, state and nation.

Your messages of support and gratitude have, now more than ever, been especially motivating. If you'd like to share a story of compassionate care or just express your appreciation, you can send our staff a message here. It brightens the day of our staff to know the community is behind them in this time of crisis.