If HIPAA privacy standards are met, general-condition information may be provided that does not communicate specific information about the individual. BayCare Health System adheres to The American Hospital Association’s recommendations for the following one-word descriptions of a patient's condition:

Undetermined: Patient awaiting physician and assessment.

Good: Vital signs are stable and within normal limits. Patient is conscious and comfortable. Indicators are excellent.

Fair: Vital signs are stable and within normal limits. Patient is conscious but may be uncomfortable. Indicators are favorable. 

Serious: Vitals signs may be unstable and not within normal limits. Patient is acutely ill. Indicators are questionable. 

Critical: Vital signs are unstable and not within normal limits. Patient may be unconscious. Indicators are unfavorable. 

Treated and Released: Patient received treatment but was not admitted. 

Treated and Transferred: Received treatment. Transferred to a different facility. (Although a hospital may disclose that a patient was treated and released, it may not release information regarding the date of release or where the patient went upon release without patient authorization.)

If you are a member of the media and would like to inquire about a patient being treated at St. Joseph's-Baptist Health Care, please call  (813) 554-8216.