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Announcements

Visitation Restrictions Announced

October 23, 2009

As a precaution in response to the influx of the flu virus in the area, the following visitation restrictions will be in effect beginning Saturday, October 24, 2009, for Camden-Clark, St Joseph’s, Marietta Memorial and Selby General hospitals.  These restrictions will remain in effect at all four hospitals until further notification.

The number one concern is the health and well being of our community.  Each hospital wants to ensure we provide the best possible care for to our patients and to maintain healthy caregivers on staff.  We have coordinated these restrictions with the various health departments and appreciate the community’s assistance in following these restrictions.

1. No visitors under the age of 18.  Facilities with teen volunteers will be restricted from being in patient rooms or providing direct patient care.


2. Only 2 visitors will be allowed to visit any patient at a time.  The only exception, at all facilities, will be based on extreme extenuating circumstances (i.e. passing of a loved one).


3. Any visitor who is experiencing the flu or flu-like symptoms should not visit any patient.


4. Visitors to patients with suspected H1N1 virus will be required to follow droplet standard precautions:

·        The patient will be placed in a private room if possible.

·        If a private room is not available, confirmed influenza patients will be placed with other confirmed influenza patients.

·        Visitors and caregivers will wear a mask when entering the patient’s room. The mask is to be removed only after leaving the patient’s room.

·        A mask will be placed on all patients prior to transport.

·        Visitors, caregivers and patients will be required to wash their hands as appropriate.

We appreciate your cooperation as we work together to stay healthy during this flu season.