ONEIDA HEALTH COVID-19 VISITOR RESPONSE PLAN

(updated 5/1/23)

Visitor Policy and Adherence:

Visitation is only for individuals 12 years of age and above unless otherwise directed by medical personnel.

Primary Care/Specialty Care/Quick Care/Lab Draws/Imaging/Cardiac Testing/Emergency Department

• Two visitors for each patient or more if approved by the provider.
• Pediatric patients (17 and under) and developmentally disabled patients can have two visitors accompany them. Only one may be welcomed in the testing/exam areas when deemed appropriate by medical staff.

Surgical Services: Ambulatory Surgery/Endoscopy/OR/PACU

• One visitor for each patient.
• Pediatric patients (17 and under) and developmentally disabled patients can have two visitors accompany them. Only one may be welcomed in the testing/exam areas when deemed appropriate by medical staff.

Hospital Inpatient Visitation (excluding Maternity)

• Two Visitors at a time from 11:00 am -8:00 pm for each patient. Strictly enforced.
• Pediatric patients (17 and under) can have two visitors accompany them at a time from 11:00 am -8:00 pm. Before and after these hours, one parent may remain with the patient.
• End-of-life patient visitation will be on a case-by-case basis.

Maternity

• The birth coach/partner is welcome to participate in the birth and continue to visit post-delivery until discharge.
• A doula or additional support person is welcome to participate during active labor, delivery, and recovery.

Extended Care

• Please visit: org/oneida-health-ecf-visitor-covid-19-plan