Some Patients With COVID-19 Can Receive Visitors
COVID-19 patients at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center will be allowed one designated visitor who can stay for a maximum of two hours per day, if the patient meets one of the following conditions:
- Patient is at end of life.
- A patient who was living with his or her family before recently being admitted to the facility is struggling with the change in environment and lack of physical family support.
- A patient who is grieving after a friend or family member recently passed away.
- A patient who needs cueing and encouragement with eating or drinking, previously provided by family or caregivers, or is experiencing weight loss or dehydration.
- A patient who previously talked and interacted with others is experiencing emotional distress, seldom speaking or crying more frequently when the patient had rarely cried in the past.
A patient will not be allowed a designated visitor if they are receiving an aerosolizing treatment (BIPAP).
Guidelines for Visitors of Patients with COVID-19
- A surgical mask will be required. If requested, personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gowns, gloves and eye protection will be provided when the visitor arrives at the nursing station. Visitors will be shown how to correctly wear the equipment and remove it.
- Visitors will be asked to remain in the patient's room during the duration of the visit.
- Visitors are encouraged to eat prior to arrival. If they are eating in the patient's room they should be at least 6 feet from the patient before taking off their mask.
- At the end of the visitation, the visitor will be instructed to leave the hospital without visiting any other location.