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Visitor Guidelines

UPDATED VISITOR GUIDELINES
EFFECTIVE MARCH 15, 2021

Over the past month, our community has experienced a consistent decrease in COVID positive cases and a significantly lower positivity rate throughout the region and Commonwealth. We have been fortunate to experience the same results within our hospitalizations of COVID inpatients; therefore, have reviewed our visitation guidelines to ensure the safest way possible for our patients to have visitors. Effective Monday, March 15, at 11 a.m., updated inpatient visitor guidelines will be implemented for all St. Elizabeth Healthcare hospitals. Inpatient visitation will be two visitors per day during the established visiting hours. 

PLEASE NOTE: COVID-19 patients and those who are persons under investigation (PUI’s) may not receive visitors.

VISITORS WILL BE REQUIRED TO:

  • Sign-in and -out upon entry and departure.
  • Wear a mask that covers both the nose and mouth at all times, including in the patient room.
    • Any person wearing a face covering that does not meet that criteria will be asked to use a surgical mask that will be provided to them to wear during visitation.
  • Temperature screen upon entry and answer symptomatic questions.
  • Perform hand hygiene.
  • Travel directly to/from the patient room.
  • Maintain six feet of social distancing at all times during visit.

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INPATIENT VISITOR GUIDELINES INCLUDE:

  • Inpatient visitation will be restricted to two visitors per day during the established visiting hours of 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week. Visitors will be unable to switch with other visitors throughout the day; however, may leave campus and return, if needed. 
  • If multiple visitors present at the same time, only two visitors will be permitted. We ask that you please coordinate with family and friends to determine the visitation schedule ahead of time.
  • Visitors are not permitted to congregate in hospital lobbies or internal/external common areas.
  • Community Clergy will be limited to one community clergy member per patient during the established hours of Noon to 7 p.m., seven days a week. A clergy member will be not considered a visitor.
  • 1A Main Entrances are the only entrances where visitors may enter.
  • Visitation questions should be directed to the nursing unit at (859) 301-2000.
  • Children aged 14+ will be permitted and will count as one visitor. 
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SKILLED NURSING UNITS AT FLORENCE & FT. THOMAS: 

  • Visitors will not be permitted at this time. 


INPATIENT PROCEDURE/SURGERY:

  • Patients preparing for a procedure or surgery will be tested for COVID-19. From the point of testing until the time of the procedure/surgery being completed, the patient may receive visitors. The patient and visitor must wear a mask throughout the visit.
  • Proper masks must be worn that cover the nose and mouth.


THE FAMILY BIRTH PLACE:

  • Labor and Delivery: Up to two designated support persons for mothers delivering babies. No other visitors will be permitted.
  • Post Labor (1B Unit): Up to two designated support persons for mothers. No other visitors will be permitted. 
  • Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Limited to the two people with the infant identification bracelets.
  • No children, including siblings of a newborn, will be permitted on any of these units.


EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT:

  • Two visitors per ED patient will be permitted. If multiple visitors present at the same time, only two visitors will be permitted. We ask that you please coordinate with family and friends to determine the visitor who will remain with the patient while in the ED.
  • If the patient is admitted to an inpatient unit, the patient may have two visitors per day during the established visiting hours of 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. If multiple visitors present at the same time, only two visitors will be permitted. We ask that you please coordinate with family and friends to determine the visitation schedule ahead of time.  
  • If the patient is less than 18 years of age, one parent will be required to accompany them.
  • Exceptions will be made for families of loved ones who are facing imminent death (see below).
  • If an ED patient has COVID-19, is a Person Under Investigation, or is coming from a nursing home, visitors will not be permitted.
  • Proper masks and social distancing will be required at all times, including in the patient room.


INPATIENT HOSPICE:

  • Inpatient Hospice will follow the hospital visitation guidelines.
  • Exceptions will be made for families of loved ones who are facing imminent death (see below).


IMMINENT DEATH:

  • Visitors will be limited to parents, spouse and/or significant other, siblings and children aged 14+. 
  • Amount of visitation time may be determined based upon patient circumstances.
  • Proper masks and social distancing will be required at all times, including in the patient room.
  • Any visitation exceptions outside of these guidelines will need to be approved by the nursing supervisor. 

OUTPATIENT VISTOR GUIDELINES INCLUDE:

CANCER CENTER:

  • One patient care partner (greater than age 14) will be given a blue sticker after they're temp screened and should be masked upon arrival. Children and other visitors are not permitted. Arriving with children may result in cancellation of your appointment.
  • Patient care partner must wait in assigned patient room and leave only for the bathroom.
  • Minors (children under 18) who come in for outpatient services, procedures, or treatment ARE permitted to have TWO (2) adults accompany them. The adults may not switch out or be replaced by another adult once here and may not return once they leave the facility.
  • Excludes radiation therapy


CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION LABS:

  • One patient care partner (greater than age 14) will be given a blue sticker after they're temp screened and should be masked upon arrival. Children and other visitors are not permitted. Arriving with children may result in cancellation of your appointment.
  • Patient care partner must wait in assigned patient room and leave only for the bathroom.
  • Minors (children under 18) who come in for outpatient services, procedures, or treatment ARE permitted to have TWO (2) adults accompany them. The adults may not switch out or be replaced by another adult once here and may not return once they leave the facility.
  • Excludes radiation therapy


ENDOSCOPY:

  • One patient care partner (greater than age 14) will be given a blue sticker after they're temp screened and should be masked upon arrival. Children and other visitors are not permitted. Arriving with children may result in cancellation of your appointment.
  • Patient care partner must wait in assigned patient room and leave only for the bathroom.
  • Minors (children under 18) who come in for outpatient services, procedures, or treatment ARE permitted to have TWO (2) adults accompany them. The adults may not switch out or be replaced by another adult once here and may not return once they leave the facility.


ADVANCED HEART FAILURE MANAGEMENT CENTER / VALVE CENTER: 

  • One patient care partner (greater than age 14) will be given a blue sticker after they're temp screened and should be masked upon arrival. Children and other visitors are not permitted. Arriving with children may result in cancellation of your appointment.
  • Patient care partner must wait in assigned patient room and leave only for the bathroom.
  • Minors (children under 18) who come in for outpatient services, procedures, or treatment ARE permitted to have TWO (2) adults accompany them. The adults may not switch out or be replaced by another adult once here and may not return once they leave the facility.


INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY:

  • One patient care partner (greater than age 14) will be given a blue sticker after they're temp screened and should be masked upon arrival. Children and other visitors are not permitted. Arriving with children may result in cancellation of your appointment.
  • Patient care partner must wait in assigned patient room and leave only for the bathroom.
  • Minors (children under 18) who come in for outpatient services, procedures, or treatment ARE permitted to have TWO (2) adults accompany them. The adults may not switch out or be replaced by another adult once here and may not return once they leave the facility.
  • Excludes IR patients that report to same day surgery. 


MATERNAL FETAL CENTER:

  • One patient care partner (greater than age 14) will be given a blue sticker after they're temp screened and should be masked upon arrival. Children and other visitors are not permitted. Arriving with children may result in cancellation of your appointment.
  • Patient care partner must wait in assigned patient room and leave only for the bathroom.
  • Minors (children under 18) who come in for outpatient services, procedures, or treatment ARE permitted to have TWO (2) adults accompany them. The adults may not switch out or be replaced by another adult once here and may not return once they leave the facility.


PRE-ADMISSION TESTING:

  • One patient care partner (greater than age 14) will be given a blue sticker after they're temp screened and should be masked upon arrival. Children and other visitors are not permitted. Arriving with children may result in cancellation of your appointment.
  • Patient care partner must wait in assigned patient room and leave only for the bathroom.
  • Minors (children under 18) who come in for outpatient services, procedures, or treatment ARE permitted to have TWO (2) adults accompany them. The adults may not switch out or be replaced by another adult once here and may not return once they leave the facility.


PRECISION MEDICINE:

  • One patient care partner (greater than age 14) will be given a blue sticker after they're temp screened and should be masked upon arrival. Children and other visitors are not permitted. Arriving with children may result in cancellation of your appointment.
  • Patient care partner must wait in assigned patient room and leave only for the bathroom.
  • Minors (children under 18) who come in for outpatient services, procedures, or treatment ARE permitted to have TWO (2) adults accompany them. The adults may not switch out or be replaced by another adult once here and may not return once they leave the facility.


PULMONARY FUNCTION LAB:

  • One patient care partner (greater than age 14) will be given a blue sticker after they're temp screened and should be masked upon arrival. Children and other visitors are not permitted. Arriving with children may result in cancellation of your appointment.
  • Patient care partner attends pre-procedure discussion, leaves the facility for the procedure, and will be called back for the post-procedure discussion.
  • Minors (children under 18) who come in for outpatient services, procedures, or treatment ARE permitted to have TWO (2) adults accompany them. The adults may not switch out or be replaced by another adult once here and may not return once they leave the facility.


SAME DAY SURGERY - HOSPITAL BASED:

  • One patient care partner (greater than age 14) will be given a blue sticker after they're temp screened and should be masked upon arrival. Children and other visitors are not permitted. Arriving with children may result in cancellation of your appointment.
  • Patient care partner attends pre-procedure discussion, leaves the facility for the procedure, and will be called back for the post-procedure discussion.
  • Minors (children under 18) who come in for outpatient services, procedures, or treatment ARE permitted to have TWO (2) adults accompany them. The adults may not switch out or be replaced by another adult once here and may not return once they leave the facility.
  • Excludes surgery centers


SAME DAY SURGERY - SURGERY CENTERS:

  • Only the person receiving the procedure/surgery may enter the building. The patient will be temped screened and should be masked upon arrival.
  • If the patient has a driver, the driver will be asked to return once the patient’s procedure/surgery is complete. The driver will be notified for pick-up.
  • Minors (children under 18) who come in for outpatient services, procedures, or treatment ARE permitted to have TWO (2) adults accompany them. The adults may not switch out or be replaced by another adult once here and may not return once they leave the facility.
  • If an adult patient requires someone to accompany them due to cognitive or physical needs, one person will be permitted in order to provide necessary care.
  • No children are permitted. Arriving with children may result in cancellation of your appointment.


WOMEN'S WELLNESS:

  • One patient care partner (greater than age 14) will be given a blue sticker after they're temp screened and should be masked upon arrival. Children and other visitors are not permitted. Arriving with children may result in cancellation of your appointment.
  • Patient care partner must wait in assigned patient room and leave only for the bathroom.
  • Minors (children under 18) who come in for outpatient services, procedures, or treatment ARE permitted to have TWO (2) adults accompany them. The adults may not switch out or be replaced by another adult once here and may not return once they leave the facility.
  • Excludes dexa and screening mammograms.
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OTHER OUTPATIENT SERVICES:

  • Only the person receiving the procedure/surgery may enter the building. The patient will be temped screened and should be masked upon arrival.
  •  If the patient has a driver, the driver will be asked to return once the patient’s procedure/surgery is complete. The driver will be notified for pick-up.
  • Minors (children under 18) who come in for outpatient services, procedures, or treatment ARE permitted to have TWO (2) adults accompany them. The adults may not switch out or be replaced by another adult once here and may not return once they leave the facility.
  • If an adult patient requires someone to accompany them due to cognitive or physical needs, one person will be permitted in order to provide necessary care.
  • No children are permitted. Arriving with children may result in cancellation of your appointment.
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IF VISITORS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THESE REQUIREMENTS, THEY WILL BE UNABLE TO ENTER THE FACILITY.

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