Due to rising flu and RSV cases across the Tri-State, Deaconess Health System is implementing temporary visitor restrictions to protect vulnerable patients. These are effective January 9, 2026.
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New Visitation Guidelines include:
One (1) visitor will be allowed to accompany the patient. The one (1) visitor must remain in the patient room at all times. Visitors will be allowed to switch out during their loved one’s visit in the Emergency Department. Note: Visitors to Isolation patients must comply with Precautions which may include N95 masks as well as gowns during the designated visitation.
Three (3) Visitors are allowed from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. One (1) visitor will be allowed to stay overnight. Note: Visitors to Isolation patients must comply with Precautions which may include N95 masks as well as gowns during the designated visitation.
Two (2) visitors at a time are allowed from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. One (1) visitor will be allowed to stay overnight. Note: Visitors to Isolation patients must comply with Precautions which may include N95 masks as well as gowns during the designated visitation.
Two (2) visitors are allowed from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., these visitors may alternate with alternative visitor(s) each day continuing no more than 2 visitors at a time. One visitor may be permitted to stay overnight. The overnight visitor will not be permitted to alternate with another visitor. During the hours 2pm to 4pm we request no visitation. We utilize this time to promote wellness and healing. Visitors to Isolation patients must comply with Precautions which may include N95 masks as well as gowns during the designated visitation.
Visitation is limited to one birthing partner or coach that should remain the same throughout the duration of the mother’s stay with the addition of 1 more support person. There will be no switching out of visitors in Labor and Delivery. Post-Partum may have 2 visitors in addition to the support person from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily and 5 p.m. to 7p.m; you may switch out multiple times just no more than 3 visitors at a time. Visitor Passes will be available at the post- partum nurses station. EXCEPTION –During kangaroo care between 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. siblings may visit. NICU is limited to the parents of the baby only. Note: Visitors to Isolation patients must comply with Precautions which may include N95 masks as well as gowns during the designated visitation.
Two (2) visitors are allowed from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. All visitors must be 12 years of age or older. All visitors age 12-17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult at all times. All visitors must be willing to follow the specific Visitor Policy of this unit and comply with all staff direction while present. BHU staff retain the right to discontinue or refuse any visits in an effort to maintain the safety of the patients and visitors.
May have 1 support person to accompany them for their appointment.
One (1) – two (2) visitors will be allowed to accompany the patient in the pre op area after the completion of the surgery preparation process. Once the patient’s surgical procedure is complete, one (1) – two (2) visitors may accompany the patient during the recovery process as the patient’s condition warrants. Any additional visitors may be given the opportunity to switch out.
No visitors under the age of 12 years old will be allowed. Exception: Siblings may visit daily 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on our Maternity unit ONLY.
Visitor Entrance: Visitors should enter through the main hospital entrance near the Emergency Department.
JSH’s 18th Street Entrance remains open for outpatient infusion, cardiac rehabilitation, and pulmonary rehabilitation patients. Visitors may also utilize this entrance. This entrance will be open Monday thru Friday 7:00 am until 7:00 pm.
JSH is constantly reviewing current recommendations, guidelines to make certain that our patients, visitors, staff, and providers are informed and protected. These guidelines are subject to change.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!
