We will resume enforcement of our Visitors Policy AG-280. If you are not familiar with the policy please review, it can be found on the Intranet under Policies & Procedures – Administrative Policies – 2 Admin/General.
Some of the key general guidelines (several units, i.e. ICU, MIC & Mental Health have more specific regulations) outlined in policy AG-280 are:
· Visiting hours are 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. daily.
· There will be a limit of three visitors per patient. Exceptions may be made on a case by case basis.
· All children must be in constant attendance and supervision of an adult.
· Liberal visiting arrangements or restriction of visiting hours for families of patients with special needs may be arranged with the charge nurse, house supervisor, and/or manager of that department. These special needs may include patients that are children, confused, critically ill, or dying.
The above are only a few of the guidelines, I urge you to review and be familiar with the policy. This policy is designed to provide the restful environment our patients need, and also allows time for family and friends who are a part of the healing process to visit. With this in mind, it is up to all staff to support and enforce the Visitors Policy.
Please be aware that if flu activity goes on the rise again, we may re-establish the H1N1 visitation policy. We will keep you informed
If you have any questions please contact your department manager.
Thank you.