There will no longer be COVID-19 screenings, set visiting hours or limits on the number of visitors a patient can have. Clinic visitors will still be required to wear masks inside all facilities.
in the United States will return to open patient visitation starting Tuesday, the health system announced Monday.
“We believe this change will safely allow more people to visit and connect with their loved ones, which benefits our patients,” the health system said. loosened its rules to begin allowing patients to have two people visit them at a time, with no limit on the number of people who visit throughout the day.
People who have tested positive for COVID-19, or have been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19, can visit a patient no less than 10 days after testing positive or being exposed.eye protection, a gown and gloves.Restrictions in place at other hospitalspatients can have up to two visitors per day; visitors must be age 16 or older. Once a visitor leaves MetroHealth, he or she may not return for a visit that day.