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Visitors no longer allowed at Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital, with a few exceptions
ROANOKE, Va. – Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital will no longer allow visitors as of Wednesday, with a few exceptions.
In an effort to stop the further spread of COVID-19, the restrictions will go into effect at 8 a.m. Wednesday.
The following is an outline of the exemptions to the restrictions:
Inpatient:
- Patients with physical limitations or cognitive impairments, as indicated by the need for a 1:1 sitter, may have one designated visitor.
- Two designated visitors will be permitted for pediatric patients (visitors must be family members and 18 or older).
- High-risk immunocompromised patients may have restricted visitation on a case-by-case basis as determined by the clinical team.
- Visitation for end-of-life patients will be allowed and coordinated by staff and administration.
Outpatient:
- No visitors, unless staff determines special assistance is required, or the physician has asked the patient to bring a responsible adult.
- One designated visitor will be permitted for outpatient pediatric patients (visitor must be a parent or legal guardian).
The release states that the only Carilion facility that will be implementing this change is CFMH.
According to the officials, this modification will be reviewed in order to decide whether or not the restrictions may be lifted as soon as next week.
