Level Yellow Visitation Guidelines

Adult Inpatient

• TWO (2) Care Partners will be designated by the patient to serve as active participants in the patient's care, and entered into EPIC by the care team. The designated Care Partners will remain the same throughout the admission.
• 4 guests in hospital per day per room. Guests may be Care Partners or Social Visitors.
• The 4 guests may come and go but must remain the same for that day.
• Limit 2 guests at the bedside. Guests must be 18 years or older. The care team will monitor the number of visitors at the bedside.
• Guests who are not at the bedside may not congregate in the hallway outside of the patient’s room. Waiting areas and lobby areas should be utilized.
• Guests may switch in non-care areas such lobbies, café, and waiting areas.
• Only ONE (1) Care Partner permitted to stay the night from 8PM until 8AM.
• The overnight guest will inform the Information Desk that they will be staying overnight and must obtain a new visitor badge from the Information Desk the next morning.

• TWO (2) Care Partners will be designated by the patient and remain the same throughout the admission.
• ONE (1) Care Partner is permitted in the room at a time.
• Only ONE (1) Care Partner permitted to stay the night.
• Care Partners may alternate presence at the bedside TWICE within a 24-hour period. Switch may occur in lobby or public spaces only.
• Transition at the bedside may be permitted, if needed for the safety of the patient
• NO social visitation.

• TWO (2) Care Partners will be identified and remain the same throughout the admission.
• Non-COVID Patients
  • Family and friends openly permitted.
  • TWO (2) persons are allowed at the bedside at a time, and may switch in non-care areas.
  • Children under the age of 18 are permitted. All children 15 years and younger MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times.
  • Care team will notify Guest Services of EOL/Imminent Death visitation status and any associated exemptions.
  • Badged Community Clergy and unbadged Clergy are permitted for End of Life spiritual support.
  • Virtual visitation options are also available through Valley Health Chaplaincy.
  • COVID Positive Patients
    • The TWO (2) designated Care Partners may be in the room at the same time.
    • Community Clergy are permitted for End of Life spiritual support.
    • Care team will notify Guest Services of EOL/Imminent Death visitation status and any associated exemptions.
    • Virtual visitation options are also available through Valley Health Chaplaincy.

• TWO (2) Care Partners will be designated by the patient to serve as active participants in the patient's care, and entered into EPIC by the care team. The designated Care Partners will remain the same throughout the admission.
• 4 guests in hospital per day per room. Guests may be Care Partners or Social Visitors.
• The 4 guests may come and go but must remain the same for that day.
• Limit 2 guests at the bedside. Guests must be 18 years or older. The care team will monitor the number of visitors at the bedside.
• Guests who are not at the bedside may not congregate in the hallway outside of the patient’s room. Waiting areas and lobby areas should be utilized.
• Guests may switch in non-care areas such lobbies, café, and waiting areas.
• Only ONE (1) Care Partner permitted to stay the night from 8PM until 8AM.
• The overnight guest will inform the Information Desk that they will be staying overnight and must obtain a new visitor badge from the Information Desk the next morning.

• TWO (2) Visitors are permitted to provide support, transportation, care continuity, and receive education regarding patient's care.
• ONE (1) Visitor for Covid-19 positive patient permitted by manager or designee dependent on facility to manage.
• Upon admission, visitor may be identified as Care Partner following current visitation policy
• Children 12 and younger must have ED Charge approval for visiting.
• Upon admission, no one under the age of 18 can accompany patient to the floor.
• Upon admission, all visitors accompanying patient to floor must check in with public safety to be identified as a Care Partner.

• No Care Partner or social visitors allowed.

• TWO (2) Care Partners are designated and remain the same throughout the admission.
• Care Partners are permitted at the bedside at the same time.

• TWO (2) Care Partners are designated at admission and remain the same throughout admission.
• Care Partners are permitted at the bedside at the same time.

• TWO (2) Care Partners are designated and must remain the same throughout admission.
• Care Partners are permitted at the bedside at the same time.
• ONE (1) additional person may be added for delivery only.

• THREE (3) Care Partners are designated in Labor and Delivery and must remain same throughout admission.
• Only ONE (1) Care Partner may spend the night, other Care Partner must leave at end of visiting hours.

• TWO (2) family members over the age of 12 once the patient has been in PACU for 2 hours, and only for 10 minutes

• ONE (1) Procedural Support person allowed to be with patient after completion of AM Admission process.
• Procedural support person permitted in designated waiting area.
• If patient admitted, Care Partner designation will occur according the VH visitation level.

• ONE (1) Procedural Support person allowed to be with patient in pre-procedural area.
• Procedural Support person must wait in designated waiting area during procedure.
• If patient admitted, Care Partner designation will occur according to VH visitation level.

• TWO (2) designated Care Partners that remain same throughout the admission
• 1 Care partner can visit each day
• Visitation hours Monday- Saturday 5:30-7:00pm & Sunday 1:00-4:00pm.
• Visitors will check in at front desk upon arrival
• No off floor visits permitted
• Family training will be held. All participants must follow patient safety measures.

• TWO (2) Care Partners will be designated by the patient and remain the same throughout the admission
• Both Care Partners are permitted at the bedside.
• Only ONE (1) Care Partner permitted to stay the night.
• NO social visitation.

• TWO (2) Care Partners will be designated by the patient to serve as active participants in the patient's care, and entered into EPIC by the care team. The designated Care Partners will remain the same throughout the admission.
• 4 guests in hospital per day per room. Guests may be Care Partners or Social Visitors.
• The 4 guests may come and go but must remain the same for that day.
• Limit 2 guests at the bedside. Guests must be 18 years or older. The care team will monitor the number of visitors at the bedside.
• Guests who are not at the bedside may not congregate in the hallway outside of the patient’s room. Waiting areas and lobby areas should be utilized.
• Guests may switch in non-care areas such lobbies, café, and waiting areas.
• One guest may stay overnight.
• The overnight guest will inform the Information Desk that they will be staying overnight and must obtain a new visitor badge from the Information Desk the next morning.
• Even under visitation restrictions, if care lasts longer than 24 hours, the disabled patient may have a second designated Care Partner at the bedside.

• Family meetings for goals of care discussion and decision making are permitted and will be arranged by the care team.
• The care team will provide the front desk with a list of family members who will be attending.

• ONE (1) Procedural Support person allowed to be with patient in pre-procedural area.
• Procedural Support person must wait in designated waiting area during procedure.
• If patient admitted, Care Partner designation will occur according to VH visitation level.

• ONE (1) Procedural Support person allowed to be with patient in pre-procedural area.
• Procedural Support person must wait in designated waiting area during procedure.
• If patient admitted, Care Partner designation will occur according to VH visitation level.

• ONE (1) Procedural Support person allowed to be with patient in pre-procedural area.
• Procedural Support person must wait in designated waiting area during procedure.
• If patient admitted, Care Partner designation will occur according to VH visitation level.

• ONE (1) Care Partner is permitted to arrive with patient
• Care Partner will remain in waiting area during exercise session.
• Care Partner is not permitted to attend classroom orientation session.

• TWO (2) family members over the age of 12 once the patient has been in PACU for 2 hours, and only for 10 minutes.

• ONE (1) Procedural Support person allowed to be with patient in pre-procedural area.
• Procedural Support person must wait in designated waiting area during procedure.

• ONE (1) Procedural Support person allowed to be with patient in pre-procedural area.
• Procedural Support person must wait in designated waiting area during procedure.
• If patient admitted, Care Partner designation will occur according to VH visitation level.

• ONE (1) Procedural Support person allowed to be with patient in pre-procedural area.
• Procedural Support person must wait in designated waiting area during procedure.
• If patient admitted, Care Partner designation will occur according to VH visitation level.

• TWO (2) Care Partners will be designated by the patient that are permitted to be with the patient during outpatient visit.
• ONE (1) social visitor permitted.

• ONE (1) Procedural Support person allowed to be with patient in pre-procedural area.
• Procedural Support person must wait in designated waiting area during procedure.

• One Care Partner designated by the patient is permitted.
• All patients and Care Partners are required to wear a mask while in the building.
• Waiting in Cancer Center lobbies is not permitted.
• No limited group educational events will be held.
• At the oncologist's discretion a Care Partner may accompany the patient into the exam room or may be required to participate virtually.

• ONE (1) Procedural Support person remains at bedside throughout the stay.
• Procedural Support person should refrain from eating, drinking, and moving about the facility.
• Re-entry not permitted.
• NO social visitation.
• If patient admitted, inpatient Care Partner process initiated.

• ONE (1) Care Partner is permitted to escort and remain in exam room with the patient during the clinic visit.

• ONE (1) Care Partner is permitted to escort and remain in exam room with the patient during the procedure.
• Limit to one patient per session