GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — A local hospital system has updated its visitor policies as the COVID-19 Delta variant continues to spread.
Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) has implemented the following policies, which go into effect immediately:
- Visitors under age 12 are not permitted.
- Patients may have up to TWO (2) visitors per day. (The visitors must be the same two people each day; visitors may not rotate in and out with other individuals)
- All patients nearing end-of-life will have special arrangements made on a case-by-case basis.
- Patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 may not have visitors; the only exception to this is a pediatric patient and other special circumstances that will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
In addition, all visitors MUST continue to be screened for COVID-19 symptoms and exposure upon entering the facility. Visitors who have any of the following symptoms or are not feeling well will NOT be allowed to visit:
- Fever (greater than 100.0 F) or chills
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Loss of sense of taste or smell
- Exposure in the past 14 days to a person confirmed to have COVID-19
- If the visitor had COVID-19 he/she may not come to the hospital until 14 days after onset of symptoms or positive COVID-19 test AND at least 24 hours fever free with improvement in symptoms
All visitors approved for entry into the hospital(s) must adhere to following guidelines:
- Wear a facemask that covers the nose and mouth at all times; a face shield is not acceptable in place of a mask.
- Use hand sanitizer to clean hands upon entering the hospital, entering a patient room and prior to exiting a patient room.
- Remain in patient room or in space designated by hospital colleague.
These policies will be applied at the following hospitals:
- HSHS St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay
- HSHS St. Vincent Children’s Hospital, Green Bay
- HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center, Green Bay
- HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan
- HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital, Oconto Falls
If family members have additional concerns or questions, they can call the hospitals.
It is encouraged for loved ones to call their patient’s room for a telephone visit, or use cell phones to text, call or video chat with them.
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