FROM Friday, the new Point Fortin Hospital will be officially transformed into a Covid-19 management facility, providing emergency care to Covid-19 patients only.
The South-West Regional Health Authority (SWRHA) on Friday stated in a press release that all other persons who require emergency services are requested to visit the San Fernando General Hospital (SFGH) or Siparia District Health Facility (SDHF) Emergency Departments.
All the hospital’s patients are now being transferred to the SFGH.
Currently, the Point Fortin Health Centre also remains a Covid-19 vaccination site for appointments only and the old Area hospital remains a Covid-19 step down facility.
The SWRHA stated, “As a result of Point Fortin Hospital’s minimal occupancy level, along with the increased Covid-19 infection rate, the Ministry of Health authorised the decant and conversion of the hospital in order to increase the care capacity for Covid-19 patients. Alongside this facility, the SWRHA will continue to effectively manage other similar facilities, such as the Augustus Long Hospital, UWI Debe Campus Facility, Point Fortin Hospital (old) and Couva Home of Football.”
Next of kin of transferred patients from Point Fortin to San Fernando can contact 464-6745 during Mondays to Fridays from 8am to 4pm for information on loved ones.
The Point Fortin Health Centre service hours have been extended to 8am to 8m daily.
For emergency ambulance service, residents can call 811.
Patients and clients can also contact the Customer Care Centre at 87-SWRHA (877-9742), for any matter in relations to healthcare.
