Effective immediately, Morrow County Hospital has established updated visitation guidelines for all inpatient, outpatient, ED, Urgent Care and Surgical stays. All visitors will be required to wear a mask while in the facility and must be asymptomatic of COVID-19 symptoms. Visitors may not dine in the cafeteria at this time.
Inpatient Visitation Guidelines
- One designated visitor per day (no multiple visits)
- Visitors will enter through the Front entrance (Blue Entrance A) on the east side of the building between 8 am and 6 pm Monday through Friday and through the ED entrance (Red Entrance B) on the west side of the building between 6 pm and 8 pm and on weekends and holidays.
- Visitors should stay in patient’s room at all times.
- No visitors under the age of 18.
- No Visitors for COVID positive patients.
- No overnight visitors. Visitation will end at 8 pm.
- Visitors not allowed for behavioral health patients
The following exceptions will be made for patients in unique medical situations:
- Isolation/COVID patients will continue to follow the exemption policy that is currently in place of no visitors, with the following exceptions:
- Patients receiving end-of-life care can have up to three visitors at any given time, and no maximum number of visitors per day.
- Patients receiving pediatric, adolescent care – Minor patients may have two parents or guardians visit.
- Visitors with disabilities who need assistance.
- Caretakers for visitors who are disoriented, disabled or in need of an interpreter are permitted.
- Visitors with disabilities who need assistance.
- Caretakers for visitors who are disoriented, disabled or in need of an interpreter are permitted.
Surgical Visitation Guidelines:
- One designated visitor will be allowed to accompany the surgical patient to their room for all non-COVID patients.
- Visitors will enter through the Front Entrance (Blue Entrance A) on the east side of the building only.
- Visitors should stay in patient’s rooms at all times.
- No visitors under the age of 18.
ED and Urgent Care Visitation Guidelines
- The ED and Urgent Care departments will enforce a “no visitor” policy for COVID-19 positive patients at this time.
- Visitors will be asked to remain in their vehicles (with limited exceptions).
