Knox County Transmission: MEDIUM (YELLOW). This indicates a medium level of community transmission/spread of COVID-19.
Patients who have tested positive for COVID-19 will not be permitted visitors *
*Virtual Visitation Is Available Upon Request**
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Effective: 6/5/2022
DEPARTMENT | VISITOR RESTRICTIONS - Update 6/5/2022 |
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Emergency Room | Adult patients: 2 visitors (Certain circumstances may allow for more than 1 visitor as deemed by RN/provider) / Pediatric patients: 2 parents/guardians |
Labor and Delivery | Adult patients:-Covid negative: 2 support persons 24/7 while in labor, then 1 support person 24/7 and 1 additional visitor during visiting hours. Both need to be the same people for entire stay. COVID positive—1 Support person only (same person) Pediatric patients: 2 parents/guardians and may stay at the hospital for the duration of the stay |
Center for Rehabilitation and Wellness | Adult patients: No visitors: exception is 2 support caregiver / Pediatric patients: 2 parents/guardians |
Urgent Care Center | Adult patients: 2 visitors / Pediatric patients: 2 parents/guardians |
Prenatal Appointment | Adult patients: 2 visitors - only during fetal ultrasounds / Pediatric patients: 2 parents/guardians |
Ambulatory Surgery Center | Adult patients: 2 designated visitors / Pediatric patients: 2 parents/guardians |
Department of Primary and Specialty Care | Adult patients: 2 visitors / Pediatric patients: 2 parents/guardians |
CATH Lab / Diagnostic Imaging | Adult patients: 1 person is permitted pre-procedure, for post-surgery discussion, and for assistance with discharge / Pediatric patients: 2 parents/guardians |
Center for Cancer Care | Adult Patients: 1 visitor for provider visits and treatments. Please call the Cancer Center 740.393.5551 for further information |
VISITOR RESTRICTION EXCEPTIONS
Patient visitors must be 18 or older unless they are the patient’s parent or guardian.
All Visitors must check-in at the Nurses Station/Front Desk of that area/unit.
End-of-Life
Visitation restrictions will be at the discretion of the care team.
Caretakers
Visitors acting in the role of a caretaker will be allowed access as determined by the clinical team.
Clergy and those with Power of Attorney:
No Visitation restrictions (except COVID + patients as listed previously).
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Stay Connected During a Hospital Stay
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, to protect you, your loved one, hospital staff, and the public, you will not be able to visit your loved one in the hospital.
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Who Can Get a Booster Shot
IF YOU RECEIVED: | WHO SHOULD GET A BOOSTER: | WHEN TO GET A BOOSTER: | WHICH BOOSTER CAN YOU GET: |
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Pfizer-BioNTech | Everyone 12 years and older | At least 5 months after completing your primary COVID-19 vaccination series | Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna (mRNA COVID-19 vaccines) are preferred in most* situations Teens 12–17 years old may only get a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster |
Moderna | Adults 18 years and older | At least 5 months after completing your primary COVID-19 vaccination series | Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna (mRNA COVID-19 vaccines) are preferred in most* situations |
Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen* | Adults 18 years and older | At least 2 months after receiving your J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccination | Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna (mRNA COVID-19 vaccines) are preferred in most* situations |
Vaccine Information from the Food & Drug Adminsitration
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Downloads
COVID-19 Guidance on Quarantine955.01 KB
Kids and COVID-19163.82 KB
COVID-19 and the Flu119.75 KB
Self Monitor Symptoms109.39 KB
COVID-19 and If you feel sick102.58 KB
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