Safety First:
Visitor Policy Updated October 6, 2021
Martin General Hospital is allowing visitors effective October 6, 2021. The following are our current guidelines. Please note these guidelines are subject to change due to the the ongoing pandemic.
Inpatient units:
- Non-COVID patients may have 2 adult (18+) visitors at a time.
- COVID patients may have 1 adult visitor (18+) per day. These visits must be scheduled in advance by speaking with the doctor and healthcare team. Personal protective equipment is required.
- Visiting hours are 8 am - 7 pm.
- Pediatric patients may have 2 parents/guardians present in the room at all times.
Emergency Department:
- No visitors in lobby or waiting area unless the patient is a minor or needs assistance (disabled, fall risk, dementia, etc.).
- Once patient is in an ED treatment room, 1 adult (18+) visitor is allowed.
- If the patient is a pediatric patient, 2 parents/guardians may be in the room.
- Visitors for COVID patients or COVID PUIs is at the discretion of ED staff.
End of Life patients:
- Non-COVID patients may have up to 4 visitors at a time.
- COVID patients may have 2 visitors at a time. Personal protective equipment is required.
The health and safety of patients, patient families and hospital staff is our top priority. Martin General will continue to monitor the CDC Data Tracker and adjust visitation according to the level of community transmission. Any changes to our visitation policy will be posted on our Facebook page and on this website.
Other COVID guidelines:
- All those entering the hospital will be asked COVID screening questions and have your temperature taken.
- Masks are mandatory at all times inside the hospital. Masks should be worn for the duration of your visit, even if you are in a family member's room.
- For outpatient procedures, only the patient is allowed in the treatment area unless he or she needs assistance walking or is a minor.
- Those with appointments on the 3rd floor may have one person accompany them to the appointment.
- Certain items may be dropped off for patients (electronic devices such as tablets and phones, phone chargers). Please inquire about bringing items to the hospital prior to drop off.
We ask that when you come to the hospital, please wash your hands or use hand sanitizer before entering the building. Practice physical distancing when you are in the hospital and limit the personal belongings you bring with you.
Martin General continues to follow CDC recommendations and will reevaluate our policies as needed. Thank you for what you are doing to flatten the curve. Together, we are making a difference.