KVCH Institutes Visitation Restrictions Due to H1N1
Because of the
increase of influenza in the area, KVCH has put temporary restrictions on its
visitation policy. Dr.
“The health and safety of our patients is the
primary reason for instituting visitation restrictions. Many hospitalized patients
are vulnerable to contracting influenza, and it is our responsibility to take appropriate
precautions as we provide care,” Solberg said.
The restrictions include:
·
Visitation is limited to people 18 years or older in all areas of the
hospital. No more than two
visitors at a time will be permitted to visit a patient.
·
All visitors are requested to sanitize
their hands with the alcohol-based sanitizers when they enter the hospital,
nursing units and patient rooms. Hand sanitizers are located throughout the
hospital and in patient rooms.
·
PLEASE: Do not
enter the hospital as a visitor if you have any flu symptoms including fever, aching, headache, sore throat,
cough, vomiting or diarrhea.
