Cameron Hospital's Updated Visitor Restriction Guidelines

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Updated Visitation Policy, Effective February 1, 2023

Visitors are asked to observe the following guidelines:

• Limit visitors to two people at a time. Exceptions to visitation should be shared with the Charge Nurse and taken into consideration.
• If the patient is in isolation, or during health emergencies, specific visitor age and other requirements may be implemented.
• Masks are strongly encouraged when visiting or accompanying patients in our inpatient, surgical and emergency department areas.

In the Family Birthing unit:

• Healthy siblings may visit at the parent’s discretion, if accompanied by an adult. If a child is a threat to the well-being of his or her sibling and other infants, they will be asked to stay in the Visitors’ Lounge.
• Children under the age of 12 are not permitted during delivery; they will be asked to wait in the lobby and be attended to by an adult (over the age of 18).
• Children 12 and above should have received education related to childbirth, prior to attending the delivery, and must have an adult who is able to attend to the child at all times that is not the admitted patient.
• All individuals must wash their hands before holding the infants.
• The father of the baby or a support person may stay overnight.

Visitors who:

• Are known to have fever, new-onset cough, diarrhea, or rash will not be allowed to visit.
• Have COVID-19, non-COVID-19 respiratory infections and/or exposure to an individual with COVID-19 will not be allowed to visit.

Patient visitation rights:

• Patients will be informed of their visitation rights, in writing, per the Patient & Visitor Guide, provided on admission, or in outpatient registration. If the patient is unable to exercise these rights, the patient’s representative may do so.
• Patients may verbally choose who can visit, including, but not limited to, a spouse, partner (including of the same sex), family members, or friends, subject to certain medical restrictions or limitations on such rights that are necessary to provide safe care to the patient. The nurse will record this information in the patient’s medical record.
• Patients may deny or withdraw their visitor consents and request restrictions at any time.
• Patients may have a family member, friend, or other individual be present, for emotional support, during the stay, unless the person’s presence hinders others’ rights or safety or is medically not appropriate. This person may, but does not have to be, the chosen medical decision-maker or legally appointed representative.

Visitation hours:

• Cameron encourages visitors to visit between the hours of 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Cameron is flexible with visiting hours, if needed, based on the patient needs and preferences.

Policy enforcement:

• The nurse caring for the patient is responsible for monitoring visitation. Patient preference, medical status, and rest needs will be given priority. Questions can be referred to the nursing team caring for your loved one.

Disruptive Visitors:

• Visitors who are disruptive in any manner, such as having an odor of alcohol or using foul, threatening, or abusive language or gestures, will be asked to leave the premises.

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COVID-19 Hotlines

To prevent exposure to others, individuals who are experiencing symptoms such as fever, cough and shortness of breath and/or have had contact with someone suspected of having COVID-19 are encouraged to call their healthcare provider or the Steuben County Health Department (260-668-1000 ext. 1500) PRIOR to arriving at a healthcare facility. You can also call our COVID-19 Resource Line at 260-667-5555, available Monday through Friday 8am – 6pm and Saturday through Sunday from 9am – 5pm. A team member will be available to answer questions and connect you with relevant resources.

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