Acension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI (courtesy of Acension Michigan)<\/p>\n
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM\/FM) With the continuing rise of COVID-19 cases across the state and hospitalizations due to the virus, Ascension Borgess has adjusted their visitation policies.<\/p>\n
Up until now, most of the hospitals have primarily been operating at a Tier III visitation level recently which allowed one designated visitor per patient for the duration of the visit. But the current COVID-19 situation has dictated the hospital move to a Tier IV no visitor policy stating that no visitors are allowed at any care sites unless it is absolutely necessary to aid in patient care.<\/p>\n
This includes Ascension Borgess Hospital, Ascension Borgess-Lee Hospital, and Ascension Borgess-Pip Hospital. However, there are a few exceptions.<\/p>\n
One individual is allowed in the Emergency Department, Medical, Surgical, Inpatient Rehabilitation or Intensive Care units who has been appointed to make medical decisions for patients who have been deemed a legally incapacitated individual (guardian) or a support individual for patients for whom a support person has been determined to be essential to the care and safety of the patient.<\/p>\n
One support visitor is allowed in Labor and Delivery in addition to a midwife\/doula.<\/p>\n
One visitor is allowed for outpatient surgery patients the care team will determine where the visitor is allowed to wait.<\/p>\n
One visitor is allowed for outpatient radiology and lab if necessary for patient assistance.<\/p>\n
One parent\/guardian is allowed for pediatric patients in the Emergency Department or any Pediatric Unit (including PICU, NICU, and SCN).<\/p>\n
One parent\/guardian is allowed for pediatric surgery patients (21 years and younger).<\/p>\n
One parent\/guardian is allowed for pediatric patients at ambulatory care sites.<\/p>\n
Exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis relative to the patients individual needs by the management in the patient care area. These restrictions do not apply to end-of-life visitations.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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