I can just imagine the call/I heard back in the day, marks were legit calling local hospitals during injury angles on TV, so that's why Vince made the change to "local medical facility". If that's true, I kinda get that one
Employee: General Hospital, how may I direct your call?
Mark: Yes, a buddy of mine was just admitted and I would like to speak to him.
E: What is the name?
M: Steve Austin
E: I don't see that name listed on here as a patient.
M: Try under Stone Cold.
E: No, that name isn't listed either.
M: But they told me on Monday Night Raw that he was taken to a local hospital and this is the third one I've tried. How can he not be at any of them?
E: Sir, we don't have time for this foolishness. Have a good night.