ONEIDA HEALTH COVID-19 VISITOR RESPONSE PLAN

(updated 5/24/24)

Visitor Policy and Adherence:

Visitation is only for individuals 12 years of age and above unless otherwise directed by medical personnel.

Primary Care/Specialty Care/Quick Care/Lab Draws/Imaging/Cardiac Testing/Emergency Department

  • Two visitors for each patient or more if approved by the provider.
  • Pediatric patients (17 and under) and developmentally disabled patients can have two visitors accompany them. Only one may be welcomed in the testing/exam areas when deemed appropriate by medical staff.

Surgical Services: Ambulatory Surgery/Endoscopy/OR/PACU

  • One visitor for each patient.
  • Pediatric patients (17 and under) and developmentally disabled patients can have two visitors accompany them. Only one may be welcomed in the testing/exam areas when deemed appropriate by medical staff.

Hospital Inpatient Visitation (excluding Maternity)

  • Two Visitors at a time from 11:00 am -8:00 pm for each patient. Strictly enforced.
  • Pediatric patients (17 and under) can have two visitors accompany them at a time from 11:00 am -8:00 pm. Before and after these hours, one parent may remain with the patient.
  • End-of-life patient visitation will be on a case-by-case basis.

Maternity

  • Visitors will be accepted in the Lullaby Center daily from 4 pm- 7 pm. Visitors will be limited to the newborn’s siblings and 2 (two) grandparents at a time.
  • Labor visiting with 1 coach for the duration of labor and an additional coach allowed during active labor and birth.
  • Post-partum to allow 1 rooming in quest for the duration of the stay.

Extended Care