Level Yellow Visitation Guidelines

Adult Inpatient

• TWO (2) Care Partners will be designated by the patient and remain the same throughout the admission.
• FOUR (4) guests are permitted in the hospital, per day, per room. Guests may be Care Partners or Social Visitors.
• Limit TWO (2) guests at the bedside at a time.
• The FOUR (4) guests may come and go but must remain the same for that day. Guests may switch in non-care areas.
• Only ONE (1) Care Partner permitted to stay the night.

• 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.
  • Exemptions may be permitted for children on a case-by-case basis by manager or designee.
  • Community 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.
  • Virtual visitation options are also available through Valley Health Chaplaincy.

• TWO (2) Care Partners will be designated by the patient and remain the same throughout the admission
• FOUR (4) guests are permitted in the hospital, per day, per room. Guests may be Care Partners or Social Visitors.
• Limit TWO (2) guests at the bedside at a time.
• The FOUR (4) guests may come and go but must remain the same for that day. Guests may switch in non-care areas.
• Only ONE (1) Care Partner permitted to stay the night.

• In order to provide support, transportation, care continuity, and receive education regarding patient's care, ONE (1) Visitor is permitted.
• If volumes necessitate, local leadership may ask visitors to remain in their vehicle until the patient is roomed.
• 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.

• No Care Partners 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 Partners must leave at end of visiting hours.

• 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
• Only ONE (1) Care Partner permitted at the bedside.
• Only ONE (1) Care Partner permitted to stay the night.
• Care Partners may alternate presence at the bedside throughout the day. 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.

• A disabled patient, or their designee, defined as the patient's guardian, authorized representative, or care provider, is allowed to identify TWO (2) "designated support persons", referred to as Care Partners, to accompany the patient during an admission.
• Care Partners will remain the same for the duration of patient's stay.
• BOTH Care Partners permitted at the bedside.
• Only ONE (1) Care Partner permitted to stay the night.
• Care Partners may alternate presence at the bedside throughout the day.
• NO social visitation
• Care Partners are permitted access to patient 24/7.

• Community Clergy who are Valley Health badged and up to date with all Covid vaccinations, as well as Community Clergy who are Valley Health badged and vaccinated but have not received the COVID booster, are permitted, subject to masking requirements. Virtual visitation options are also available through Valley Health Chaplaincy.
• End of Life/Imminent Death: Community Clergy are permitted regardless of vaccination status, and must only visit the designated patient.
• Community Clergy will not count as one of the four guests per room, per day.

• 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.

Cancer Center

• 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