VISITOR POLICY UPDATE

Visitation Update

Due to a substantial increase in both influenza and COVID-positive cases, coupled with heightened transmissions within the community, West River Health Services has revised its visitation guidelines. The current classification of our facility is "Level 2," reflecting the presence of both COVID and influenza-positive inpatients. These precautionary measures, under the guidance of our medical staff and infection control nurse, have been enacted to prioritize the safety of our patients, staff, and community. Continuous updates will be provided in the event of any changes to our "Level" status or the necessity for additional precautions.

At this time, visitation in only limited in the Hospital.

Hospital:

"Level 1": Hospital Visitation with NO COVID Positive and NO INFLUENZA POSITIVE Inpatients – 1 adult visitor at time per inpatient, no visitors under the age of 18.

"Level 2": Hospital Visitation with COVID Positive and Influenza Positive Inpatients - immediately limit visitation to end-of-life patients only, and will require full PPE for those visitors. Visitors should be limited and approved by the admitting physician to reduce the utilization of PPE.

Labor and Delivery – One support person per delivery - both should enter through the West End door and not the Emergency Room. Mom and support will be rapid tested.

Emergency Room –One (1) family or support person allowed in the ER waiting room. The one (1) family or support person should stay in the ER waiting room, remain masked and utilize the nurse call button if assistance is needed.