Safety First:
Visitor Policy Update December 22, 2021
At Gateway Regional Medical Center, we recognize the important role loved ones play in the healing process and we are committed to providing a safe and healing environment. As an extra precaution, we have decided to tighten our visitation restrictions, starting Wednesday, December 22, 2021.
MASKS ARE MANDATORY. The CDC requires that masks be worn at all times in healthcare facilities and visitors are expected to be screened upon entry.
Effective Wednesday, December 22, Gateway Regional Medical Center will have the following visitor restrictions:
- NO VISITORS ALLOWED for patients under investigation for a possible COVID-19 diagnosis or for patients confirmed positive for COVID-19.
- NO VISITORS UNDER 18 YEARS OLD.
Emergency Department
- Adult emergency patients: One (1) designated visitor.
Please note: The visitor must remain in the vehicle until the patient is placed in an exam room. Staff will call the visitor when they can come in. Visitor must remain in the patient's room with their mask on for the duration of the visit.
- Pediatric emergency patients under the age of 18 may have two (2) parents or guardians present.
Inpatient Units - VISITING HOURS 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Adult inpatients: One (1) designated visitor per day. The visitor must stay in the patient's room for the duration of the visit.
- Inpatient end of life: special arrangements made on a case by case basis with Nursing Leadership and Adminstrator on call.
- Inpatient psychiatric units: NO VISITORS ALLOWED.
Please note: special arrangements made on a case by case basis with Nursing Leadership and Adminstrator on call.
Outpatient surgery:
- One(1) adult support person in identified area for the duration of the surgical procedure.
Outpatient appointments and/or procedures:
- Adult appointments: One (1) designated adult support person may be with the patient during the procedure or clinical visit.
- Pediatric appointments: Two (2) parents or guardians.
Approved support persons/designated visitors must be over the age of 18 and will continue to be screened upon entering the facility. Masks are mandatory for all persons within a healthcare facility, per the CDC guidelines. For any questions regarding the visitor policy, please call 618-798-3000.