Coffee Regional Medical Center Visitation Policy

Coffee Regional Medical Center is committed to providing patients and visitors a safe environment.

In an effort to provide a nurturing environment that is caring, supportive, and healing to our patients, the ICU and all Nursing Floors observe QUIET TIME from 2p – 4p each day. Unit doors on all nursing floors will remain closed during quiet time, and visitation will be limited. Please help us maintain a quiet environment so our patients can rest.

 

There are three visitation levels: Green, Yellow, and Red. Each level has been assigned a designated color to reflect our current visitation policy. 

These guidelines pertain to OUTPATIENT PROCEDURES as well. 

Coffee Regional Medical Center is currently under a GREEN VISITATION LEVEL. 

COVID-positive patients are not allowed to have visitors. Our caregivers and staff will work with COVID + Patient’s family members to ensure communication is clear and possible with each patient.  
 
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we work together to keep your loved ones safe and healthy. 

 

Green visitation levels indicate COVID-19 case levels are low. A designated visitor may stay overnight but is permitted to re-enter if they leave the facility after designated visiting hours from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Visitors are permitted in most areas from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Masks are recommended but not required to be worn by patients, visitors, and staff who are not in direct patient care areas.

Yellow visitation levels indicate COVID-19 case levels are elevated. One designated visitor is permitted in most areas. A designated visitor is allowed when necessary for outpatient procedures. The designated visitor may stay overnight but is not permitted to re-enter if they leave the facility after designated visiting hours from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Masks are required to be worn by all patients, visitors, and staff while inside CRMC.

Red visitation levels indicate COVID-19 case levels are high. No visitors are permitted. Only a designated visitor is allowed when our caregivers deem it necessary for outpatient procedures or those patients who physically or for compassionate care reasons require a family member’s presence. For those hospitalized patients requiring a designated visitor, the designated visitor may stay overnight but is not permitted to re-enter if they leave the facility after designated visiting hours from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. While under RED level, each patient will have a designated contact who will communicate with our caregivers and receive patient updates. If permitted, masks are required to be worn along with additional safety measures if necessary.

Once again, for all the above levels, COVID-positive patients are not allowed to have visitors. 

SPECIAL NOTICE: 

  • ICU and all Nursing Floors observe QUIET TIME from 2p – 4p each day. During this time, no visitation is allowed, and phone calls will not be transferred. 
  • In situations where visitors are restricted, an exception may be made for End-of-Life or Special Life circumstances. Please contact the Patient Care Director.  
  • Visitation may be limited at the discretion of the Physician, Nurse or PCD under special circumstances due to issues such as the patient’s need for rest, security, safety or the patient’s comfort and privacy. 

 

Visitor Policy Exemptions for Labor & Delivery 

Coffee Regional Medical Center understands the importance of having support as you prepare to welcome your new bundle of joy. That is why we have special visitation guidelines for our expecting mothers. 

 

Green Visitation Levels 

Under green visitation levels, birthing mothers may have one designated visitor for the duration of the stay. Additional visitors are permitted during regular visiting hours, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Masks are recommended but not required to be worn by patients, visitors, or staff who are not in direct patient care areas.

 

Yellow Visitation Levels 

Under yellow visitation levels, birthing mothers may have one designated visitor for the duration of the stay. One additional visitor is permitted from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. This additional visitor may alternate. All visitors must be screened at the front desk. Masks are required to be worn by all patients, visitors, and staff while inside CRMC.

 

Red Visitation Levels 

Under red visitation levels, birthing mothers may have one designated visitor for the duration of the stay.  No additional visitors will be allowed. If permitted, masks are required to be worn along with additional safety measures if necessary.

We Ask That Designated Visitors follow the guidelines below: 

  • Take necessary precautions to always stay healthy, which includes wearing a mask, social distancing and frequently washing hands. 
  • Help maintain and secure patient belongings. 
  • Serve as the primary point of contact and help communicate patient updates to the patient’s family and friends. 
  • Provide emotional support to your loved one in partnership with the clinical team. 
  • Assist with providing relevant history about the patient’s care. 
  • Please follow all instructions from the care team.