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:
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- 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:
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- 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:
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- 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.