Revised Visitor Policy 1.3.2022

VISITOR POLICY

revised: 1.3.22

Optim Health System’s commitment remains the same: Unmatched Safety. Compassionate Care.

Due to the low vaccination rate and the rise in COVID-19 cases in the communities we serve, we are revising our Visitation Policy effective Monday, January 3, 2022 Until Further Notice.

OPTIM MEDICAL CENTER – TATTNALL

Emergency Departments

  • No visitors permitted in the Emergency Department

Inpatient Rooms

  • One (1) Adult (18+) visitor permitted for non-COVID-19 related patients
  • No visitors permitted for COVID-19 related patients

Outpatient and Other Areas

  • One (1) Essential Adult (18+) visitor permitted
  • Essential Visitors are considered parents, guardians, caretakers, family, and interpreters

Hospital-Wide

  • Screening upon Entry, Masking, Social Distancing and Other COVID-19 Safety Protocols must be strictly followed at all times
  • Certain patient care and common areas may have more restricted access
  • Exceptions to Visitor Policy only permitted for extenuating circumstances, such as end-of-life

OPTIM MEDICAL CENTER – SCREVEN

Emergency Departments

  • No visitors permitted in the Emergency Department

Inpatient Rooms

  • One (1) Adult (18+) visitor permitted for non-COVID-19 related patients
  • No visitors permitted for COVID-19 related patients

Outpatient and Other Areas

  • One (1) Essential Adult (18+) visitor permitted
  • Essential Visitors are considered parents, guardians, caretakers, family, and interpreters

Hospital-Wide

  • Screening upon Entry, Masking, Social Distancing and Other COVID-19 Safety Protocols must be strictly followed at all times
  • Certain patient care and common areas may have more restricted access
  • Exceptions to Visitor Policy only permitted for extenuating circumstances, such as end-of-life

OPTIM SURGERY CENTER

  • One (1) Essential Adult (18+) visitor permitted
  • Essential Visitors are considered parents, guardians, caretakers, family, and interpreters
  • Certain patient care and common areas may have restricted access

OPTIM HEALTH SYSTEM CLINICS

This does not include the independent Optim Orthopedics practice clinics.

  • One (1) Essential Adult (18+) visitor permitted
  • Essential Visitors are considered parents, guardians, caretakers, family, and interpreters

Posted: 8/11/21; Revised: 1/3/22

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