Hospital Care Close to Home
Physician-led care designed to stabilize, treat, and help you return home safely
When your condition requires more than a clinic visit or emergency care, our inpatient services provide 24-hour monitoring, treatment, and recovery support — right here in your community.
Inpatient Services
Inpatient Care at Hereford Regional Medical Center May Include
Keeping Care Local
For many patients, inpatient care can be safely delivered close to home. This reduces travel, keeps families nearby, and supports continuity with local providers.
If your condition requires specialty services beyond our facility’s capabilities, we will stabilize you and coordinate transfer to the appropriate higher-level center.
Your safety drives every decision.
FAQs
Inpatient care refers to hospital treatment that requires at least one overnight stay. Patients are admitted when they need continuous monitoring, IV medications, advanced testing, or treatment that cannot be safely managed at home.
Patients are typically admitted through:
- The Emergency Department
- A direct admission ordered by their primary care provider or specialist
- After a scheduled procedure that requires overnight monitoring
Your provider will determine if hospital admission is medically necessary.
Length of stay depends on your condition, diagnosis, and response to treatment. Some patients stay one to two days, while others may require longer monitoring or recovery time. Your care team will update you regularly on your progress.
Your care is led by a physician and supported by a multidisciplinary team that may include:
- Registered nurses
- Respiratory therapists
- Physical or occupational therapists
- Laboratory and imaging professionals
- Case management staff
This coordinated approach ensures your treatment plan is clear and comprehensive.
Common reasons for hospital admission include:
- Severe infections
- Heart-related conditions
- Respiratory illness such as pneumonia
- Complications from chronic diseases like diabetes
- Post-surgical recovery
- Dehydration or electrolyte imbalance
- Conditions requiring IV medications or close monitoring
If your symptoms are severe or worsening, hospital-level care may be necessary.
Visitation policies vary depending on current guidelines and patient safety considerations. Contact the hospital directly for the most up-to-date visitation information.
Bring essential items only, such as:
- Insurance card and photo ID
- List of medications
- Basic toiletries
- Comfortable clothing for discharge
- Phone and charger
Leave valuables at home.
Most patients require follow-up appointments with their primary care provider or specialist. Before discharge, you will receive:
- Medication instructions
- Warning signs to watch for
- Follow-up appointment information
- Clear home care guidance
Our team coordinates care to support a safe transition home.
People Matter
At Hereford Regional Medical Center, you can see for yourself how our team approaches care for our patients as though they’re our friends and family. After all, patients here are also our neighbors.
See how our team works together to ensure high-quality care for our community.
