In response to high COVID-19 rates in the community, McLaren Port Huron is restricting visitors to the hospital, to protect the health of patients, staff and the community, effective Thursday, December 9, 2021.
Exceptions to the visitor restrictions include:
- Obstetrics patients may have one partner and one support person accompany them
- Pediatric patients may have one adult visitor
- ICU patients may have one visitor
- Patients who are mentally disabled or have developmental delays may have one visitor
- Patients scheduled for surgery or procedures may have one visitor, who is expected to leave as soon as possible after surgery.
- Patients who have an outpatient appointment for a hospital service (laboratory, imaging) who need assistance may have one companion.
- Patients in the Emergency Department may have one visitor.
- Exceptions will be made for end-of-life care.
Visiting hours for these exceptions will be from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. All visitors will be screened for signs and symptoms of COVID when entering the hospital. All visitors must wear a mask at all times and remain with the patient at all times unless asked to leave by the clinical team. Please note: No visitors are allowed in rooms of patients with pending or positive COVID-19 tests, including in the Emergency Department.
The goal is to protect patients, their families and the McLaren Port Huron health care team. Leadership will continue to implement practices to help ensure the health and safety of everyone who enters the facility.
Submitted by McLaren Port Huron
