Apr 01, 2022

Entrances will re-open at GCH

Posted Apr 01, 2022 3:49 PM

Effective Monday all public entrances will re-open at Geary Community Hospital. Masks will still be required to be worn, in accordance with CMS guidelines.

Hospital officials have announced a series of measures that will begin on Monday.

In-patients will be allowed one visitor (selected by the patient) during established visiting hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week.

Labor and delivery patients in the Women’s Health Center will be allowed two visitors throughout their stay.

Patients undergoing outpatient procedures (including same-day surgeries), testing, and/or medical appointments will be allowed one visitor during their care.

Pediatric patients (under the age of 18) are allowed two visitors during their care.

Patients seeking care in the Emergency Department will be allowed one visitor to accompany them after the triage process is completed. If a patient is tested for COVID-19, a positive test result will require the patient’s visitor to return to the car.

At this time, no visitors will be allowed for patients receiving care for confirmed or suspected COVID-19, except for end-of-life situations or for patients who are unable to advocate for themselves.

🔹All visitors must be 18 years of age or older.

🔹Visitation hours are from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

🔹Visitors are required to wear a mask at all times while in the facility.