Skip to main content
Find a DoctorGet Care Now
Skip to main content
Search

Contrast

Contact

Share

Donate

MyChart

Help

Two Public Entrances Closing at Westerly Hospital

Thursday, August 31, 2017

WESTERLY, RHODE ISLAND, August 31, 2017 – In an effort to enhance patient, visitor and staff safety, beginning Wednesday, September 20, two access points will be closed permanently to the public -- the rear entrance of the hospital, known as the Henry J. Nardone Conference Center entrance, and the “blue awning” entrance at the front of the hospital. All patients and visitors will be required to enter the hospital building through the main entrance located at the front of the hospital.

“It is best practice for hospitals to have limited entrances and exits,” said Gary Young, director of public safety. “We have already secured access points in shipping and receiving. Securing these two remaining unmonitored entrances is an important step to making Westerly Hospital as safe as possible. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation with these changes.”

Both the Henry J. Nardone and “blue awning” entrances will continue to be accessible to hospital staff, physicians and volunteers. However, beginning on September 20, identification badges will be required for access.

The Henry J. Nardone Conference Center entrance will be functionable for public events.

Similar Articles

5/15/2023

Westerly Hospital reaps benefits of solar energy

Westerly Hospital will tap into electricity from a solar farm in Smithfield.

5/3/2023

Yale New Haven Health ranks 20th on the DiversityInc 2023 Top 50 Companies List

Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS) has been ranked 20th on the 2023 DiversityInc Top 50 Hospital and Health System for Diversity list.

5/1/2023

Lawrence + Memorial Hospital and Westerly Hospital Physicians Named “Top Docs”

NEW LONDON, CT/ WESERLY, RI (May 1, 2023) Lawrence + Memorial Hospital and Westerly Hospital affiliated physicians have been named among the “Top Docs” in Connecticut and RI Monthly magazines’ annual survey reported in the May 2023 issues.