HILLSDALE, MI (WTVB) – With COVID-19 cases in Hillsdale County showing a decrease, Hillsdale Hospital has announced it is once again allowing a single visitor for surgery patients.
“We have continually evaluated our visitation restrictions alongside the number of new cases in our county,” Rachel Lott, director of marketing and development, said. “We know that restricting visitation of any kind is stressful for patients and families, so we want to open that back up when we can. Right now, the number of new cases per day has dropped since early November when we prohibited visitation and we believe surgery patients can safely have one visitor accompany them before their procedure and immediately after.”
A statement released by the hospital states that visitors are required to undergo screening upon entering the hospital. They must also wear a mask or face covering at all times and maintain a safe social distance from others.
Visitors are prohibited from entry to all Hillsdale Hospital owned and operated locations and services, unless necessary for the patient to receive care (i.e. communication, mobility, caregiver, etc.) or in end-of-life circumstances.
As of Tuesday, one adult visitor is permitted to accompany the patient before and after outpatient surgery. In addition, one adult will be permitted to accompany patients before inpatient surgery but the visitor may not accompany the patient after surgery or to the medical-surgical unit for their inpatient stay.
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