Important Information

Guidelines for Visitors

What to know before you visit your loved ones

 

As we continue to navigate the always-changing COVID-19, the care and safety of our patients, visitors and team members remains our highest priority. Please note, visitor guidelines may be updated as conditions change. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.

Current visitation status levels by location:




A key to the visitation status levels

Each location may have it's own visitation level status. Please see the levels listed below to read the guidelines for each status level.



Level 3

Red

Visitation
VERY restricted

1. Visitation: 1 visitor at a time per patient (exceptions for end of life, peds, etc).
2. Visitors must check in at security after self-screening.
3. Masks required at all times in healthcare facility (cloth masks not permitted).
4. Visitation hours may vary by unit.

Level 2

Yellow

Visitation
SLIGHTLY restricted

1. Visitation: 2 visitors at a time per patient (exceptions for end of life, peds, etc).
2. Visitors can walk into hospital after self-clearing or per hospital protocol.
3. Masks required at all times in healthcare facility (cloth masks not permitted).
4. Visitation hours may vary by unit.

Level 1

Green

Visitation
NOT restricted

1. Visitors will not be required to mask unless the patient they are visiting is on Droplet or Airborne Precautions.
2. Masks are optional in public spaces.
3. Visitation hours may vary by unit.
* Note: Individuals visiting LifeBridge Health facilities to seek care for acute respiratory symptoms should wear a mask to protect those around them.

All visitors will be asked to continue social distancing practices in all areas, including waiting rooms.


Specialty units at some hospitals (such as emergency department, pediatrics, OB, NICU, etc.) may have different visitor policies. Please click the links below for more information:



These guidelines were updated February 26, 2024.

Thank you for your help in ensuring these guidelines are met, and we are protecting our patients and each other.

Learn more about our COVID-19 response plans and other updates: www.lifebridgehealth.org/COVID19