CCMH Modifies Visitor Policy for Inpatient Care, Emergency Department
February 12, 2021
CARROLLTON, Mo. – Carroll County Memorial Hospital announces, effective Wednesday, February 17, one visitor, who meets the qualifications below, will be allowed to see patients in our inpatient care unit and emergency department.
“We know how important it is for the mental health of our patients to be able to see their loved ones. Visitors help boost our patients’ morale and healing process,” said Cindy Gilman, CCMH Chief Nursing Officer. “In return, we are hoping this revised policy will help ease some stress on the patients’ loved ones. We continuously review updated healthcare recommendations to make the best informed decisions we can to keep our patients safe.”
Inpatient Care visitor policy is as follows:
- One designated visitor per day
- Adult visitors only (18 and older)
- Visiting Hours are 2-7 p.m.
- Must use Main Entrance
- Visitor must be screened, temperature checked and be free of COVID-19 symptoms
- Visitors must wear a mask at all times, including patient rooms
- Isolation patients will NOT be allowed visitors
- Exceptions for end of life visitation is under the discretion of the charge nurse
Emergency Department visitor policy is as follows:
- One designated visitor per day
- Adult visitors only (18 and older)
- Visitor will not be allowed to leave and reenter
- Visitor is expected to remain bedside unless asked to leave by staff
- Must use Main Entrance
- Visitor must be screened, temperature checked and be free of COVID-19 symptoms
- Visitors must wear a mask at all times, including bedside
- Patients with COVID-19 symptoms will NOT be allowed visitors
- Exceptions for end of life visitation is under the discretion of the Emergency Department Staff
Visitors screening positive will not be allowed to visit and are encouraged to seek treatment if they are experiencing severe symptoms, such as a high fever or shortness of breath.
“It is easy to get complacent and tired now that the pandemic has stretched a full calendar year,” said Dr. Andy Horine, D.O., CCMH Chief Medical Information Officer. “Seeing a drop in number of cases needs to remind us that what we are doing is working, and those precautions need to continue until vaccines become more widely available. Due diligence and practice of social distancing, as well as hand hygiene, remain the most powerful tools in combating any disease that is spread this easily.”
CCMH remains focused on providing outstanding care and continues to work in close partnership with state and local health departments and the CDC, and will continue to reevaluate processes as conditions evolve.
“We are keeping a close eye on the trends in our region and we hope the situation continues to move in the right direction,” Tindle said. “The safety of our patients, staff and community is always our top priority as we continue to be dedicated to the health and well-being of all we serve, today and every day.”
For more information about the services at Carroll County Memorial Hospital, visit our website http://www.carrollcountyhospital.org or call 660-542-1695.
Carroll County Memorial Hospital (CCMH), the area’s premier healthcare resource, is a 25-bed Critical Access facility serving Carrollton and the surrounding communities. It offers 24-hour emergency care, specialized services such as advanced diagnostics, post-acute skilled care (swing bed) and comprehensive family care. CCMH is dedicated to the Health and Well Being of All We Serve. For more information, visit carrollcountyhospital.org.