CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Clinic has announced changes to its visitation policy as COVID-19 cases have risen in the past few weeks.
In a news release, the Clinic said, “We are experiencing a significant number of patients with COVID-19 in our hospitals.”
Beginning Sept. 14, the following visitation policy will be in effect for all Ohio locations.
For patients who are either COVID-19 positive or negative, the changes include:
- Inpatients will be allowed one designated visitor through their entire hospital stay.
- Outpatients will be allowed one visitor per appointment or procedure.
- Patients in the Emergency Department will be allowed one designated visitor through their entire hospital stay.
Note these additional changes:
- During prenatal appointments:
- Patients who are COVID-19 positive will be allowed one visitor.
- Patients who are COVID-19 negative will be allowed two visitors for fetal ultrasounds and one visitor for regular prenatal appointments.
- In Labor and Delivery:
- Patients who are COVID-19 positive will be allowed one visitor during labor.
- Patients who are COVID-19 negative will be allowed two visitors.
- In pediatrics:
- Patients who are COVID-19 positive will be allowed one parent or guardian.
- Patients who are COVID-19 negative will be allowed two parents or guardians.
Visitation hours remain 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. All visitors must be at least 18 years of age, wear a mask at all times, and pass a COVID health screening upon arrival.
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