Updated: August 18, 2022
We are thrilled to announce changes to our hospital visitor policy. These changes are possible due to a continued decrease in community spread of COVID-19 and the success of our infection prevention procedures.
Note: These changes do not apply to the Senior Care Center or Assisted Living facility.
Effective August 18, 2022, 2022:
- All visitors are required to be screened prior to entry and wear a face covering, preferably a hospital-grade mask which will be provided upon request.
- There are no defined visiting hours; however, visitation may be restricted based on the criteria set forth in the Gunnison Valley Health visitor policy.
- Any visitor under the age of twelve must be accompanied by an adult.
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Department differences:
- Patient Care Unit: any number of visitors in a 24 hour period, but no more than three at a time.
- Emergency Department: one visitor per patient at any given time.
- Surgical Services: one visitor per patient at any given time.
- Family Birth Center: no more than two visitors until baby arrives, then as many in a 24 hour period, no more than three at a time, and only per Mom request
- Pediatrics: There are no visiting hours enforced for the parents, legal guardian(s) or designee of pediatric patients. The discretion of the attending provider and nursing staff must be used.
- End-of-Life: A physician overseeing end-of-life care may choose to make exceptions to the rules of this policy, if it is deemed appropriate for the well-being of the patient.
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