Piedmont Fayette Visitor Information
Care Partner Policy (Updated June 27, 2022)
Effective June 27, 2022, Piedmont Fayette’s visiting hours are now 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week.
Piedmont Fayette Hospital currently allows two designated care partners at a time, per patient. Only one care partner is allowed in outpatient service areas.
All care partners must pass the daily health screening at the entrance. Care partners under the age of 12 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 are no longer be an option for patients, visitors or staff.
Labor and Delivery allows two designated care partners. The Family Care Center allows two designated care partners, with one allowed to stay overnight. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) continues to allow two designated/banded infant guardians. The Obstetrical Emergency Department allows one care partner. All care partners for women’s services must be 18 or older.
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.
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).
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. After 6 p.m., entrance to the hospital will only be permitted through the East Entrance.
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.