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 have revised our Visitation Policy effective Monday, January 3, 2022 Until Further Notice.
Optim Medical Center – Tattnall
Emergency Departments
- One (1) visitor permitted in the Emergency Department
Inpatient Rooms
- Two (2) Adult (18+) visitor permitted for non-COVID-19 related patients
- No visitors permitted for COVID-19 related patients
Outpatient and Other Areas
- Two (2) 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
- One (1) visitor permitted in the Emergency Department
Inpatient Rooms
- Two (2) 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; 9/9/22
