COVID-19: Latest local updates from Baxter Regional Medical Center
Baxter Regional Medical Center and other healthcare providers and state
agencies are working together to address the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
in Arkansas. In an effort to decrease possible exposure to patients, hospitals
are limiting the numbers of visitors. Arkansans with questions or concerns
about possible symptoms are asked to refrain from going directly to the
hospital and instead utilize other screening resources available across
the state like those below.
Several Coronavirus Hotlines have been set up for people who have questions
or feel they may have symptoms:
Baxter Regional COVID-19 Resource Line:
(870) 508-7001 - Reach the Baxter Regional COVID-19 Hotline or schedule an appointment
for a COVID-19 test, vaccine or booster.
Arkansas Department of Health: Call
(800) 803-7847 or email
ADH.CoronaVirus@arkansas.gov during normal business hours (8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.). Call
(800) 554-5738 after normal business hours for urgent calls needing immediate response.
UAMS HealthNow is available for all Arkansans to undergo free COVID-19 screenings at
UAMSHealth.com/healthnow. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to patients of
all ages and is accessible from any smartphone, tablet, laptop or computer
with video capabilities. The screening is not a test to determine if a
patient has COVID-19 but may result in a recommendation for testing.
Call the Baxter Regional COVID-19 Resource Line at
(870) 508-7001 to schedule a COVID-19 test, vaccine or booster or reach the COVID-19 Hotline.
Important Information From Baxter Regional
As of March 2, due to a steady decline in local COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations,
we will no longer be providing weekly COVID-19 updates or stats unless
the need arises.
Baxter Regional is offering monoclonal antibody infusion therapy, but a
provider's order is required. Please contact your Primary Care Provider for more
information regarding scheduling an infusion.
By calling Baxter Regional COVID-19 Resource Line at
(870) 508-7001, anyone can schedule an appointment for a COVID-19 test, vaccine or booster
or reach the COVID-19 Hotline. This resource line is an easy way to access
all our COVID-19 services, using just one phone number.
Baxter Regional is hosting scheduled drive-thru COVID-19 testing from 8
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, under the awning of the Baxter Regional East
Entrance. There is no out-of-pocket cost for this testing. Anyone interested
in receiving a COVID-19 test may call
(870) 508-7001 to schedule an appointment. Results from the scheduled drive-thru testing
are usually available within 24 hours on the Hospital Patient Portal.
Patients will also receive a phone call regarding their COVID-19 test results.
Free COVID-19 testing and vaccines are provided by the Arkansas Department
of Health at all Local Health Units. For the full list of locations and
contact information, visit
https://bit.ly/31ZbsDI.
Those who are interested in COVID-19 Antibody testing (ventipuncture/blood
test) may self-refer (walk-in only) to Admissions, Monday through Friday,
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost for the test is $145, and payment is required
upfront. Enter the the facility through the Main Entrance; masks are required
and anyone entering the facility is screened.
Visitor Guidelines
Hospital access points are restricted to the following entrances:
• Cline Emergency Center Entrance - open 24/7
• Main and East Entrances - open Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Medical Arts Building Front Entrance and Back Upper Entrance (from
parking deck) - open Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Cafeteria and Medical Arts Building Back Lower Entrance remain badge
access only
If you currently have a positive COVID-19 test, COVID-19 symptoms or are
a close contact of someone with COVID-19 and:
• A visitor: please do not enter the hospital.
• A patient: please wear a mask at all times and immediate notify the department you
are a patient of upon arrival.
• Healthcare personnel: contact Employee Health or department leader immediately.
As of October 4, 2022, masks are no longer required for patients and visitors
unless the criteria above applies.
Masks are required for employees and volunteers involved in direct patient
care activities. As long as transmission and community levels are low
or moderate, masks are not required outside of patient care activities,
but if community levels are high, masks will be required hospital-wide.
Community levels are checked weekly on Fridays and reported by CDC.
Click here for community level information.
Patients are allowed two visitors at a time, with the exception of the
Women and Newborn Center. The Women and Newborn Center allows three visitors
at a time. There is no age restriction on visitors.
Visitors of known or suspected COVID-19 patients will be screened and provided
PPE before entering a COVID-19 patient's room. Visitation of COVID-19
patients is limited and scheduled at their nurse's discretion.
