Potomac Valley Hospital COVID-19 Updates: What you need to know specific to PVH
Due to the recent decrease in the number of local COVID-19 cases, visitation guidelines at Potomac Valley Hospital have been adjusted.
General Visitation Guidelines
- All individuals must be masked while in the facility
- Social distancing requirements must be maintained
- Visitors may not travel to common areas
- Children under age 16 are not permitted
- All visitors are required to register and be screened
Emergency Department Visitation
- One designated adult visitor
- Others are required to wait in their vehicles
Outpatient Surgical / Procedural Visitation
- Patients may be accompanied by one adult to registration
- Visitors are required to wait in their vehicle during procedure
Inpatient Visitation
Visiting hours: 12 pm-7 pm
- One designated adult visitor
- Others are required to wait in their vehicles
There is no visitation for other services at this time.
COVID-19 Testing
Potomac Valley Hospital has established a drive-through collection point to collect specimens from pre-screened patients to test for COVID-19.
The drive-through collection is located in the Seneca Lane parking lot, which is across the street from the hospital.
The drive-through tent is open Monday – Friday from 10am – 2pm.
Patients, with a valid physicians order in EPIC, who meet criteria for testing, will be asked to schedule an appointment for drive-through testing by calling 304-597-3610. WVU Medicine staff will collect the specimens, using appropriate precautions, and send them for analysis. Patients will typically learn test results in three-to-four days, although time will likely vary based on the volume of tests being performed.