ONEIDA HEALTH COVID-19 VISITOR RESPONSE PLAN

(updated 9/2/22)

Visitor Policy and Adherence:

Visitation is permitted only for individuals 12 years of age and above unless otherwise directed by medical personnel, including:

Those who report significant COVID-19 exposure or symptoms during the prior 5 days or have a temperature equal to or greater than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit.
Visitors who do not follow proper Masking and Hand Hygiene.

The following are visitation restrictions specific to our different areas of care:

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

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 1:00 pm -7:00 pm for each patient. Strictly enforced.
Pediatric patients (17 and under) can have two visitors accompany them at a time from 1:00 pm -7:00 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