Day Kimball Hospital Visitation Policy Restrictions

Updated February 15, 2013: Restrictions Lifted

Effective immediately, the visitor restrictions that were put into place on January 3, 2013 are lifted due to a decrease in the number of influenza patients seen in both the Day Kimball Hospital emergency department as well as hospital admissions.

In early January, Day Kimball Hospital implemented a visitation restriction to those under 18. For the safety of our patients, visitors and staff, we are still asking that you do not visit hospitalized patients if you have flu-like symptoms. Flu-like symptoms include fevers, chills, running nose, sneezing, coughing, body aches, vomiting or diarrhea.

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Original Message on January 3, 2013:

Due to the increase of influenza in our community, we’re taking stronger measures to protect our patients and staff. Effective immediately, the following restrictions and actions are in place at Day Kimball Hospital until further notice:

• No persons with flu-like symptoms will be allowed to visit patients. Flu-like symptoms include fevers, chills, running nose, sneezing, coughing, body aches, vomiting or diarrhea.
• No one under the age of 18 may visit patients anywhere in the hospital without permission from healthcare providers and for special circumstances.
• All visitors are requested to please limit the amount of people and time spent in the patient room.