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COURT HOUSE – In order to protect the community, patients, employees and physicians, Cape Regional Health System is implementing a no visitor policy effective immediately (March 15).
According to a release, no hospital visitors will be allowed until further notice.
Limited exceptions for patients being treated in the following areas include:
- Hospice or end-of-life care
- Maternity – one designated support person
- Pediatrics – one designated support person
- Same Day Surgery – one designated support person
- Ambulatory Procedure or Visit – one designated support person, if necessary
- Emergency Department – one designated support person, if necessary
Individuals who meet these exceptions will be screened for symptoms of fever and respiratory illness before being allowed to accompany a patient within the Medical Center or ambulatory practice sites.
These visitor restrictions will remain in place until further notice.
