Changes in visitor restrictions at Goshen Health

Goshen Health adjusted visitor restrictions, effective today. One of the main changes is that some visitors are now permitted for non-COVID-19 patients in the hospital. Requirements include:

• All patients and visitors will be screened
• Wearing a mask is required at all facilities
• Visitors must be 18 years of age or older and healthy (and not in quarantine)

Non-COVID-19 patients
Visitors are limited for non-COVID-19 patients:

• Clergy: allowed to visit
• Inpatient: two visitors each day
  • Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; weekends, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Proceed directly to patient room and exit promptly after visit to minimize time in other areas of the hospital
• Emergency room: one visitor during stay
• Outpatient surgery: one visitor during stay
• Outpatient services: one visitor if patient requires assistance
• The Birthplace: one support person for the entire stay, and if requested, one approved Doula; in the instance of a minor OB patient (under 18 years of age), one parent or guardian and the father of the baby will be allowed visitation
• Goshen Center for Cancer Care: one pre-arranged visitor if approved by a physician
• Outpatient clinics: one visitor during appointment; two allowed for pediatric patients

COVID-19 patients
No visitors will be allowed for COVID-19 positive patients and those pending test results. Video or telephone communication may be utilized. Limited exceptions will be determined by the doctor and made for the following circumstances:

• The Birthplace: one support person for the entire stay, and if requested, one approved Doula; in the instance of a minor OB patient (under 18 years of age), one parent or guardian and the father of the baby will be allowed visitation
• End of life: two pre-arranged visitors and clergy

Additional notes

• No overnight visitors will be permitted in the hospital except for obstetrics and pediatrics
• Family members and additional visitors should not gather inside the hospital, outside picnic tables may be utilized
• Public restrooms are not available to guests outside of the visiting policy
• Visitors may bring in food and are responsible for delivering to the patient

Visitor restrictions are necessary to protect patients, healthcare workers and the public from COVID-19. Complying with them will help maintain a safe environment for all. These new visitor restrictions are also posted online at GoshenHealth.com/covid19.