MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – WVU Medicine has begun relaxing the visitation restrictions that were put into place at its hospitals and clinics as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The updated general visitation guidelines include:
- All visitors will be screened and must wear masks at all times. Those who screen positive for COVID-19 will not be permitted to visit.
- Visitors must enter through designated entrances at each clinical site.
- Visitors must obtain, wear, and return a badge upon entering and exiting the building.
- Social distancing requirements must be maintained.
- There will be no visitation for patients under investigation or positive for COVID-19, unless other criteria are met.
- Visitors to inpatients must remain in the patient’s room while on campus. Visitors will not be permitted to travel to common areas, such as the cafeteria or gift shop.
- Visitors accompanying patients in ambulatory, procedural, or ancillary sites must stay in the exam/procedure room or designated area or may be asked to wait in their vehicles to maintain distancing parameters.
- Clinical staff may request that visitors not be present in areas with limited space.
- Local epidemiologic and supply factors can override this policy at any time.
For further information for visiting an inpatient or accompanying a patient to an outpatient appointment, call the hospital or clinic prior to arrival.
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