Ascension Via Christi has updated its visitation measures once again amid surging coronavirus case numbers locally.
The Manhattan hospital announced Monday it will not allow visitors for inpatient medical/surgical and critical care patients or in the emergency department. Exceptions include one visitor per patient (none under the age of 18) for OB/Labor and Delivery patients, pediatric patients and in end-of-life situations. Other visitors will be allowed on a case-by-case basis.
Door screening will continue for everyone entering the hospital through limited entrances and at off-site clinics and therapy centers.
Anyone who affirms they have a fever, cough or difficulty breathing will be asked not to visit until they are symptom free. Virtual visits will be advised.
Those approved to visit will be asked to limit their movement within the hospital to and from a patient’s room.
The measures are in effect indefinitely.
