Visitation Policy

Visitation for Patients Admitted to the Hospital:

• Two visitors, ages 12 or older, are allowed at the bedside at a time on inpatient units except in the ICU, where visitors must be 18 or older. Individuals who are sick or believe they may have COVID may not visit. 

Visiting Hours

• Visiting hours are between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
   

Exceptions

Patients with COVID:

• One visitor at a time, with a maximum of two visitors per day.
• When visiting COVID-positive patients, visitors will be given a visitor guideline instructional handout and mask by the door monitor or unit staff member.
• Visitors will be instructed on how to don and doff PPE through educational posters and verbal instruction, if needed.
• All visitors must stop at the Nurses’ Station prior to visiting.
• Visitors are REQUIRED to wear appropriate PPE (e.g., mask, gown, gloves, and eye protection) while in the room.
• Visitors who do not comply with the guideline will be asked to leave the Hospital.
• Visitors must stay in the room during the visit and exit the Hospital after the visit.
  
  
  Note: All patients’ visitor status will be reviewed as patient’s condition changes.

 

Emergency Department and Urgent Care

• Only one visitor at a time with the patient, when volume and safety within the department permit. If waiting room is too busy, visitors will be asked to leave.
• If the patient is admitted into the Hospital, but will be in the Emergency Department waiting for a bed, Hospital visitation and exception guidelines will be followed.
   

Dialysis Unit

• Visitors are not permitted due to space limitations.

Infusion Center

• One support person permitted in the Infusion Center.

Surgical Services

• Only one visitor may accompany the patient through the surgical process.
• If the patient is admitted after surgery, visitation guidelines will be followed.

 

When You Visit in the Hospital: Guidelines to Follow

• Wash your hands often.  Wash with soap for at least 20 seconds and use sanitizer – ask for some if none is available to you.
• If you currently have COVID symptoms, have had a recent exposure or positive test within the past 10 days, you are NOT permitted to visit. 

 

Note: Visiting hours are subject to change based on CDC and NYSDOH recommendations.