For the safety of our patients, staff and community at this time social visits remain restricted. We are allowing patients to choose if they wish to have a Care Partner present to provide physical and emotional support. For help wayfinding through the hospital, download our WMC Campus Guide mobile app.
Due to increased COVID-19 rates, Valley Health is making the following changes, effective November 21:
Health screening and hand hygiene will occur upon entrance at Winchester Medical Center. Masks will be worn throughout all hospital public areas and when the health care team is in the patient’s room.
Patients may have one visitor. Upon inpatient admission, patients may choose if they would like their one visitor to become a Care Partner.
Patients may have one designated visitor wait in designated waiting areas as directed.
Visitation is limited to one Care Partner per patient, per day. The designated Care Partner of the day is permitted inside the hospital before and during a procedure.
Patients in non-COVID care units can designate one Care Partner, who should enter through the South Tower entrance. Visitation is limited to one Care Partner per patient, per day.
While there are no visiting hour restrictions for EOL visits, time and number of visitors will be managed within reason by the clinical team. If requested, clergy will be allowed to administer last rites or other religious end of life customs.
Updated 11/20/2020; Effective beginning 11/21/2020