Piedmont Fayette Visitor Information
Care Partner Policy (Updated December 30, 2021)
Effective Dec. 30, 2021, Piedmont Fayette Hospital will allow two designated care partners per day per patient. Labor and Delivery will continue to allow one designated care partner and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit will continue to allow two designated/banded infant guardians. Family Care Center visitation will include the designated care partner and one additional visitor during hospital visitation hours. Overnight visitation is limited to one person.
The number of care partners allowed in the emergency department is subject to change to only allowing one care partner, based on the number of patients being cared for in the department and in our waiting room. The focus has to be on the safety of our patients and staff.
Piedmont Fayette’s visiting hours are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
Generally, for the safety of the community, Piedmont Fayette will still not allow care partners to visit COVID-19 patients or until COVID-19 has been ruled out by the physician . Legal guardians or family caregivers will be allowed for COVID patients if it is determined necessary for the care of the patient (such as end of life care or special needs).
All care partners must pass the daily health screening at the entrance. Care partners under the age of 18 are not allowed at this time.
Everyone who enters Piedmont facility must wear a surgical or medical (e.g. KN95, N95) mask at all times when in the facility. Cloth masks will no longer be an option for patients, visitors or staff.
Piedmont encourages the use of electronic devices to communicate with patients who are hospitalized.
Virtual Visiting Resources
While we regret the inconvenience it may cause for some patients, safety is at the center of our organization and we believe these steps are necessary to create the safest environment at our hospital.
Visiting Hours
Our visiting hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. After 6 p.m., entrance to the hospital will only be permitted through the East Entrance. Weekend visiting hours remain 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
All workforce screened prior to start of workday/assigned shift at entrance, or upon reporting to their work unit/department, via temperature or via signs/symptoms quarantine screen that may include a temperature check as needed.