According to information courtesy of mariaparham.com, the hospital’s visitation policy changes effective August 17, 2021.
The MPH web post indicates visitors allowed in an inpatient setting will reduce from two down to one. Emergency room visitors are not permitted to wait in the lobby or waiting area with patients. And, there are other limitations for outpatient visitors who accompany patients.
Inpatient
- This is one visitor per day. Visitors may change to a new visitor each day.
- Visitors must remain in the patient room.
- Visitors must observe infection prevention protocols including masking, social distancing and hand hygiene.
Emergency Room
- Emergency room patients are allowed one visitor.
- Emergency room visitors will be instructed to wait in the car for patients to be pulled to a room.
Outpatient
- Outpatient visitors who accompany patients are limited to one person, except where otherwise designated for immunocompromised populations (Cancer Center, etc.).
Additional
- One visitor per day will be allowed for patient births.
- Pediatric inpatients are permitted one overnight visitor.
- Visiting hours will remain in place as is.
- End of Life Visitation is permitted for COVID patients.
