UTAH, March 9, 2020 (Gephardt Daily) — Intermountain Healthcare will begin enforcing a visitor restriction policy Monday amid coronavirus concerns.
This restriction is modeled from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Utah Department of Health guidance, said a news release on Facebook from Intermountain Healthcare.
“If you are sick, please do not visit or accompany a patient, and do not enter the facility except to seek care for yourself,” said the news release.
Only two visitors or companions of a patient may visit at a time and officials strongly discourage any visitors or companions under the age of 18.
There will be no visitors allowed to patients who have confirmed or possibly have COVID-19.
“Please wash your hands or use alcohol sanitizer before and after leaving a patient room, exam room and a facility,” the post said. “Speak with a nurse or receptionist about expectations and special circumstances.”
The post added: “This restriction is being put in place for the safety of you, our patients, caregivers and community.”
