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Bartlett Hospital updates visitor policy to allow one visitor

April 30, 2020 – News

The Bartlett Regional Hospital visitor policy is being altered as BRH reinstates some elective surgeries and essential services.

Effective 6 a.m. Monday, May 4, patients will be allowed to designate one visitor. It is the expectation of Bartlett Regional Hospital that all visitors remain in the patient room or designated patient treatment area. All visitors are required to comply with the universal masking policies set forth by both state and local regulations while in the hospital. The cafeteria will be open to any approved visitor during normal business hours as long as they are wearing a visitor armband.  Social distancing will be required at all times while accessing the Café.

Noted Exclusions to Visitor Directive:

  1. The significant other / partner to a laboring mother
  2. The legally authorized representative of a protected / high risk patient
  3. Impending death unless COVID-19 infection is likely cause of death* (one visitor)
  4. Law Enforcement
  5. Any other exclusions should be approved by House supervisor and/or Administrator on Call.

Please note, the COVID-19 pandemic is a fluid situation, this policy may be amended at any time.

Read the entire BRH Visitor Directive here.