Knox County Transmission: HIGH (RED). This indicates a high 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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Visitor Restrictions
- Visitors are required to wear a mask at all times.
- Keep a safe distance from others.
- Frequently wash hands or use hand sanitizer.
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Daily Visiting Hours 8 am-8 pm
Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm:
Visitors are required to check-in at the Main Entrance Screening Station
After 5pm weekdays/Saturday/Sunday:
Visitors are required to check-in at the Emergency Room Entrance Screening Station
Visitors must limit travel inside the hospital to the patients’ rooms only.
DO NOT VISIT IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING
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 a Attorney:
No Visitation restrictions (except Covid + patients as listed previously).
| DEPARTMENT | VISITOR RESTRICTIONS |
|---|---|
| Emergency Room | Adult patients: 1 visitor / Pediatric patients: 2 parents/guardians |
| Labor and Delivery | Adult patients: 1 support person (1 visitor per day - ending 7 am Mon. Aug, 30) / Pediatric patients: 2 parents/guardians May stay at the hospital for the duration of the stay |
| Inpatient | Adult patients: 1 designated visitor per day (2 designated visitors per patient for length of stay - ending 7 am Mon. Aug, 30) / Pediatric patients: 2 parents/guardians |
| Center for Rehabilitation and Wellness | Adult patients: No visitors: exception is 1 support caregiver / Pediatric patients: 2 parents/guardians |
| Urgent Care Center | Adult patients: 1 visitor / Pediatric patients: 2 parents/guardians |
| Prenatal Appointment | Adult patients: 1 visitor - only during fetal ultrasounds / Pediatric patients: 2 parents/guardians |
| Ambulatory Surgery Center | Adult patients: One visitor post procedure-communication will done by phone call for entry to the patient’s room/bay or discharge process and education. Pediatric patients: 2 parents/gu/guardiansardians |
| Department of Primary and Specialty Care | Adult patients: No 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 | 1 visitor for: Initial consult, treatment decisions, end-of-life/hospice care discussions, updates on patient's disease progression or recurring disease. Please call the Cancer Center 740.393.5551 for further information. |
