Hospitals enact revised visitor restrictions

A SLV Health staff member is stationed to educate visitors on the revised visitor restrictions that went into effect on Friday, April 3. (Courtesy Photo)

ALAMOSA — San Luis Valley Health Regional Medical Center in Alamosa and Conejos County Hospital in La Jara implemented revised visitor guidelines on Friday, April 3, 2020. Hospital officials are asking for the community’s cooperation to create the safest environment possible for patients.

The guidelines now in place are following the recommended guidelines from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and will restrict visitation to the hospital as well as access to patients.

The updated guidelines are as follows:

All visitors must check in at the front desk. 

The Emergency Room will allow one visitor for patients under age 21.

Labor and Delivery will allow one visitor or birthing partner per patient.

Patients with special needs will be allowed one parent or adult caretaker.

Patients near end of life will be allowed one visitor.

Visitors must stay in the patient’s room at all times.

No visitors are physically allowed for COVID-19 patients, but visits by telephone or other technology will be made available.

All other family members or friends will not be permitted to enter the facility or wait in the lobby or common areas.

In addition, the hospital cafeteria will be closed to the general public, and only open only to staff, patients and visitors of patients.

Also, in an effort to protect the patients and staff, the hospital will also be postponing elective procedures through April 30, 2020, as well as routine care and visits for wellness, but will remain open for patients who have urgent and emergent needs.  Patients are encouraged to use telehealth by calling or face timing their providers as much as possible.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.


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