Visitor Guidelines

Visitors Must Abide by the Following Guidelines:

• Visiting hours on the Medical-Surgical floor/Transitional Care will be from 10:00AM-7:00PM, however exceptions can be made in end of life situations.
• Masking will be optional unless signage indicates otherwise.
• Visitors under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. This will be assessed by the Charge Nurse or Nursing Supervisor.
• For the safety of our high risk and immunocompromised patients, masking remains mandatory for the following individuals:

1. 1. Where patients are undergoing dialysis or have other immunocompromising conditions.
   2. Anyone who tests positive for Covid-19 or has a known exposure to Covid- 19.
   3. Anyone showing signs of respiratory illness such as coughing, sneezing, fever, runny nose, etc.)

Department Visitation Guidelines:

• General Visiting on the Medical-Surgical floor/Transitional Care: Two visitors may be permitted between the hours of 10:00AM-7:00PM, except in certain circumstances. On a case-by-case basis, limitations may need to be made due to the clinical condition of the patient or at a patient’s request. In addition, caregiving by family members is encouraged, at the discretion of the family and patient.
• Emergency Department: One visitor may be permitted. On a case-by-case basis, limitations may need to me made due to the clinical condition of the patient or the treatment being performed.
• Surgery: One visitor may be permitted.
• Lab/Radiology: One visitor may be permitted.
• Ultrasounds: One visitor may be permitted.
• North Wing/Nursing Home Residence: Please review the current policy here: https://orleanscommunityhealth.org/visitor-guidelines/ or call Randi Rushing for additional details (585) 798-8120.