Memorial Hospital revises visitation policy

Memorial Hospital announced they are allowing very limited visitations for patients beginning Monday, June 8.

“We understand the desire to allow unrestricted visitation of loved ones at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center and our clinics, and we recognize the obligation we have to provide safe health care to our patients and the communities we serve,” the hospital stated in a press release. “We have been very careful to maximize the safety of our patients, our caregivers, and our visitors.”

The hospital will continue to monitor the prevalence of the virus and will update safety precautions. 

Here are the new guidelines.

• Entrances to our facilities remain limited.
• ONE visitor per patient per day (excludes patients in isolation, Skilled Caring Center, Inpatient Rehab Center, Behavioral Health Services, and Caring Hands Senior Services).
• Visiting hours are 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Visitors must stay in the patient room (going to the Tower Café for food is allowed).
• Visitors must go through the screening process, wear a mask that covers their mouth and nose, and check-in at the nurse’s station.
• Visitors are also encouraged to clean their hands frequently while in the hospital.

Outpatient clinics, laboratory, radiology, oncology, etc.

Patients should come to their appointments alone and wear a mask that covers their mouth and nose.

Exceptions include:

• Patients under the age of 18 are allowed one parent/legal guardian.
• Patients needing physical or mental assistance