Memorial Hospital, Barnes, Children’s and others restricting patients’ visitors
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Starting Tuesday, there will be temporary restrictions on who can visit patients at Memorial hospitals in Belleville and Shiloh, along with Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children’s Hospital and others.
All BJC Healthcare locations will be affected by the measure, which officials hope will protect patients and staff during the coronavirus outbreak, according to a news release from the organization.
Here are the changes:
▪ Visitors who are experiencing signs of illness cannot visit until they return to health.
▪ One visitor at a time for each patient, except in obstetrics and pediatrics, where two visitors at a time will be allowed.
▪ Visitors under the age of 16 are not permitted, including siblings.
▪ All visitors will be asked screening questions.
▪ Additional restrictions could be in place in certain high-risk areas such as cancer, transplant and where patients have compromised immune systems.
“The health and safety of our patients, visitors, staff and community is our highest priority, at BJC and throughout our region,” said Clay Dunagan, BJC senior vice president and chief clinical officer. “We appreciate the understanding and support of hospital visitors during these extraordinary times, as we make every effort to protect the health and safety of our patients, team members and visitors.”
