Portneuf Medical Center updates visitor policy
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) - In response to the local decrease in COVID-19 cases, Portneuf Medical Center is revising its visitation policies.
As of Thursday, February 18 at 6 a.m., Portneuf is allowing one designated visitor per the duration of a patient's hospital stay.
Patients in the following departments are allowed two designated visitors per hospital stay:
- Labor & Delivery/Women’s Center
- Pediatrics
- NICU
- Emergency Department
The following guidelines will continue to be in effect:
- Visitors must wear hospital approved (surgical) mask while at Portneuf Medical Center.
- Visiting hours will be from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm daily.
- The safety of our patients and our staff is always our first concern; there may be times, even within normal visiting hours, when we must restrict the length of visits or suspend them altogether for our patient’s safety and comfort.
- No visitors under the age of 18.
- No visitors allowed in COVID positive patient areas.
- Exceptions are made for patients who meet specific criteria, such as end of life. Any exceptions will be discussed with the house supervisor and/or the chief medical officer.
- Visitors will be screened and temperature checked.
- Visitors with a fever, cough, shortness of breath, awaiting a COVID–19 test result, or recently exposed to a COVID–19 positive person will not be allowed entry.
No visitors will be allowed in any of Portneuf’s outpatient clinics. Exceptions may apply. Visit Portneuf.org/visitorsandtesting for more information.
