Flu Season 2020 Visitor Restrictions
Posted on 01/14/2020 by Garfield Medical Center
Because of a high level of concern for the health of our patients and staff, Garfield Medical Center is limiting visitor access during the flu season. (November 1 - April 30)
Visitor Guidelines
No visitors under the age of 16 are allowed in the hospitals unless they are a patient or parent of a patient (exceptions need to be cleared with the nursing supervisor).
No visitors under the age of 16 are allowed in the hospitals unless they are a patient or parent of a patient (exceptions need to be cleared with the nursing supervisor).Any visitors with fever, cough, or diarrhea should stay home.
Anyone coming into the hospitals with flu or cold symptoms will be required to wear a mask.
Visitors and patients should cover their cough (cough or sneeze into your sleeve)
Hand Hygiene
Visitors and patients should wash their hands frequently with soap and water or use hand sanitizer.
Hand sanitizer is the preferred method unless otherwise indicated (look for a sign near the patient's door)
Hand hygiene should be done before and after patient contact.
In the rare circumstances a visitor with influenza-like illness is permitted into the hospital, they will have to follow these rules: Wear a mask at all times while in the hospital, go directly to the patient's room, and leave the hospital when the visit is complete.