Visiting Guidelines

Most patients enjoy having visitors and they may even aid in the patient's recovery. Please remember that the patient's well-being is our primary concern at all times.

Due to COVID-19, RMC will continue to limit visitors but may allow the following support person visits as noted.

NO VISITORS/SUPPORT PERSONS will be allowed for patients hospitalized with a respiratory illness.

EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

  • 1 support person.
  • Patients will be evaluated by a provider first before the support person is brought back to assure the patient is non-respiratory. Support person will need to wait where directed until notified.
  • Patients in critical condition and end-of-life patients may have visitors at the discretion of the provider.

MEDICAL/SURGICAL/INTENSIVE CARE

  • Non-respiratory patients may have 1 identified support person per patient stay. Allowed a maximum of 2 hours per day. Bring proof of identification.
  • M-F 7AM-5PM and Sat 7-10:30AM. Use Entrance A.
    Sat 10:30AM-12PM. Use Entrance E.
    Sunday 1-5PM. Use Entrance E.
  • RMC Staff will accompany support person when in transit to and from the patient’s room via secured elevator.
  • End-of-life patients may have visitors at the discretion of the provider.
  • Patients who are minors (under the age of 18) may have one parent or guardian.

OBSTETRICS

  • Non-respiratory OB patient can have 1 support person per patient stay.
  • Respiratory OB patient can have 1 support person during hospitalization. Support person must stay in the room the entire time the OB patient is here. If the support person leaves RMC, they are not allowed to re-enter.
  • End-of-life patients may have visitors at the discretion of the provider.

SURGERY

  • Non-respiratory patients may have 1 support person. Support person will need to wait where directed until notified.
  • Patients who are minors (under the age of 18) may have one parent or guardian.
  • End-of-life patients may have visitors at the discretion of the provider.

OUTPATIENT APPOINTMENTS

  • Outpatient appointment examples include but are not limited to Regional Family Health appointments, labs, radiology, physical therapy, etc.
  • Patients coming for outpatient appointments may have 1 support person if needed. If able, it is preferred patients come alone.
  • Patients who are minors (under the age of 18) may have one parent or guardian.

SUPPORT PERSON MUST:

  • Be well (no fever, new loss of taste or smell, cough, difficulty breathing, sore throat, headache, nausea/vomiting, or body aches).
  • Not have a pending COVID-19 test or have tested positive in the last 10 days.
  • Not have been exposed to someone with respiratory illness (no fever, new loss of taste or smell, cough, difficulty breathing, sore throat, headache, nausea/vomiting, or body aches).
  • Not have been exposed to someone with a pending COVID-19 test.
  • Not have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 10 days.
  • Be over the age of 18.
  • Answer screening questions and have their temperature taken upon entry.
  • Wear a face mask they bring with them. It must be worn at all times. Gaiters are NOT considered approved face coverings.
  • Practice hand hygiene upon entering and exiting a patient room. Hand sanitizer dispensers are available throughout the facility. 
  • Stay in the patient’s room once in the department.

Exceptions may be made for a support person to be with a patient under certain situations. This will be determined on a case by case basis. All guidelines are subject to change without notice. (03/02/21)