Visitation Guideline Changes at Cleveland Clinic Ohio Locations

The safety of our patients, visitors and caregivers remains our top priority. As cases of COVID-19 have been increasing over the past few weeks, we are experiencing a significant number of patients with COVID-19 in our hospitals. Therefore, beginning Tuesday, September 14, our visitation policy for our Ohio locations will include increased restrictions.

For patients who are either COVID-19 positive or negative, the changes include:

• Inpatients will be allowed one designated visitor through their entire hospital stay.
• Outpatients will be allowed one visitor per appointment or procedure.
• Patients in the Emergency Department will be allowed one designated visitor through their entire hospital stay.

Note these additional changes:

• During prenatal appointments:
• • Patients who are COVID-19 positive will be allowed one visitor.
  • Patients who are COVID-19 negative will be allowed two visitors for fetal ultrasounds and one visitor for regular prenatal appointments.
• In Labor and Delivery:
• • Patients who are COVID-19 positive will be allowed one visitor during labor.
  • Patients who are COVID-19 negative will be allowed two visitors.
• In pediatrics:
• • Patients who are COVID-19 positive will be allowed one parent or guardian.
  • Patients who are COVID-19 negative will be allowed two parents or guardians.

Visitation hours remain 7am -9 pm. All visitors must be at least 18 years of age, wear a mask at all times, and pass a COVID health screening upon arrival.

The most up to date information on our visitation policies can be found on our website at clevelandclinic.org/visitation.