On Friday, August 7, Washington County Regional Medical Center (WCRMC) CEO Dave Flanders took to social media to pen a COVID-19 hospital update to the citizens of Washington County.
“WCRMC has tested 858 patients at our drive through testing facility,” said CEO Flanders in a post to Facebook. “This week our positivity rate was 17%.”
As previously reported by WACO 100, WCRMC CEO Dave Flanders posted a COVID-19 hospital update on Saturday, July 25 stating that Washington County Regional Medical Center was treating their largest number of inpatients that the hospital had seen at a particular time since inpatient treatment of COVID-19 patients began.
On Wednesday, August 5, WACO 100 reported that all 12 of the designated COVID-19 beds at Washington County Regional Medical Center were occupied with patients.
The latest report from CEO Flanders claimed a reduction of inpatient care at the hospital.
“Early this week, our COVID-19 wing (12 beds) was full, but today we are down to eight (8) with four (4) being confirmed and four (4) awaiting test results,” said Dave Flanders.
WCRMC continues to see no COVID-19 cases in the Extended Care Facility (ECF).
The Washington County Regional Medical Center CEO reminded citizens that the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations remains fluid with numbers fluctuating daily. He also commented on transfer availability.
“The availability of transfer beds in Georgia is still extremely limited, but there are overflow facilities being opened in Atlanta and possibly later in Milledgeville if needed,” said Flanders.
The social media post concluded with a plea for local citizens to continue avoiding large gatherings, wearing a mask while in public, social distancing from others, and washing hands frequently.
“I’m extremely proud of all of our staff that have worked very hard caring for some very sick patients, cleaning rooms, preparing food, and many other tasks often while wearing heavy, hot protective equipment for long periods of time,” said WCRMC CEO Dave Flanders. “If you see them around town, please thank them!”