Coronavirus: Visitor Restrictions

Bristol Health is taking the necessary measures to keep patients and visitors safe, encouraging hand cleaning and the mandatory wearing of protective masks to reduce the spread of the coronavirus in the healthcare setting. These measures are to protect our patients, visitors and staff.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending anyone who is returning from an area affected by the coronavirus isolate themselves to reduce the chances of spreading the virus.

Our Compassionate Visitation policy is in effect.

(Policy outlined here will go into effect January 23, 2023)

• All visitors must be 16 years of age or older.
• A face mask must be worn at all times over your nose and mouth at our facility. Anyone who does not comply will not be permitted at any of our facilities.
• Everyone entering our facilities must complete COVID-19 screening protocol, including temperature reading and hand sanitizing at one of the stations upon checking in with security.
• Humanitarian exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis. Any request for an exception must be directed to the Nurse Manager or to the Nursing Supervisor during the off-shift and weekends. 

• Two visitors (2) will be allowed per day during visitation hours of 11AM- 7PM. These visitors do not need to be the same two visitors throughout the day, however, we request that only two visitors visit at the same time.

• Two visitors (2) per visitation timeblock. Visitation hours are Monday through Friday from 6PM-7PM, Weekends and Holidays 1PM-2PM and 6PM-7PM.

• Two visitors (2) per visitation timeblock. Visitation hours are Monday through Sunday from 12:30PM-1:30PM and 5:30PM-6:30PM.

• Two support people (2) will be allowed for the duration of their ED visit.

• Each patient is allowed one support person (e.g. husband, significant other, family member). The support person must remain the same for the duration of the hospital stay. Mask use is encouraged when in the room and required to be worn throughout the building. 
• One other person will be allowed to visit postpartum at a time for the duration of the hospital stay. Visitors may be interchangeable but only one at a time. 

• Each patient is allowed two support people that can be with them for the duration of their stay. During surgery, they will be allowed to wait in the waiting room until the patient is in recovery. 

• Patients may be accompanied by one support person who is essential to their care. Please contact the specific department for futher instructions. 

• Holding patient safety to the highest regard, we are offering virtual visits through Telehealth. A Telehealth visit can be done in the comfort of your home and allow you to connect with your individual provider concerning your health care needs. Click here to learn more on Telehealth.

• While we have limited visitation for inpatients, we encourage you to use digital resources to connect with your family and friends in the hospital and to assist them with their care.
• Zoom is a video conferencing app that can be accessed on smartphones, tablets or computers.  All of our inpatient units have access to ipads for patient use. Patients can ask someone from their care team for additional information or reach out to a member from Patient Relations to help arrange at (860) 585-3269. How to Download and Use Zoom
• FaceTime is a free video calling app available on iPhone or iPad devices that allows you to make calls with your loved ones who also have Apple devices. All of our inpatient units have access to ipads for patient use. Patients can ask someone from their care team for additional information or reach out to a member from Patient Relations to help arrange at (860) 585-3269. How to Download and Use FaceTime