Piedmont Henry Visitor Information

Visitor Policy Guidelines (Updated July 6, 2020)

Starting on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, Piedmont Henry is modifying the Level IV Visitation Policy and not allowing any visitors outside of several exceptions, such as End of Life, Guardians of minor patients or Essential Caregivers.  All other exceptions will need to be cleared by the charge RN or nursing supervisor. 

We encourage you to use digital resources connect with your loved ones in the hospital and to assist them in their care. Below are free resources that are available to use.

Virtual Visiting Resources

In light of COVID-19’s sustained community transmission of a serious infectious agent, visitation is restricted as follows:

• One (1) person is permitted as a visitor for procedures, surgery, end-of-life, labor and delivery support, legal guardians and to accompany patients requiring assistance in navigating their visit for the inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Patients are encouraged to use electronic means of visitation such as video call applications on cell phone or tablets.
  • Minors are not allowed (Under 18)
  • No visitors will be allowed to enter the room of a COVID-19 confirmed case or a patient under investigation (PUI).
  • No visitors will be allowed in the room during aerosol producing procedures.
  • Any person who has an increased risk from chronic conditions or comorbidities are advised not to visit.
     
• All approved visitors need to follow the safety guidelines:
  • All visitors must pass the health/quarantine screen. Any visitor who does not pass the health screen will be required to leave the facility.
  • All visitors should follow respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette precautions.
  • All visitors must wear a face mask at all times.
  • All visitors should limit their movement within facility to decrease interaction with staff and the public.
  • Visitors with exposure to known or suspected COVID-19 patient should be advised to report any signs or symptoms of acute illness to their healthcare provider for a period of at least 14 days after the last known exposure to the sick patient.
• Additional restrictions for Piedmont Healthcare (PHC) ambulatory visits:
  • Approved visitors may accompany the patient in the patient’s treatment room and must wear a face mask; however, they can not be present in the patient’s room during aerosol producing procedures.
  • All other visitors must remain in the car outside of the waiting area.

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.

Family and friends of patients are warmly welcomed at Piedmont Henry Hospital.

Visiting hours are arranged to give visitors and patients as much time together as possible without interfering with patient care or delaying recovery. Spouses and clergy may visit any time, observing appropriate restrictions.

The North Tower Main Entrance doors are locked between 8:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
 

Visiting Hours

Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, our visiting hours have changed from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
 

Nursery Hours

10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily.
 

Labor and Delivery

10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily.
 

Critical Care Units

Limited to immediate family members (no children under the age of 12) in 30 minute intervals during “even” hours.

Please note that a patient's doctor may restrict visiting hours, depending on the patient's condition. Also, there may be exceptions to established visiting hours on the morning of surgery or in the case of serious illness.

Download our hospital Patient Guide.