SSM Health has announced a stricter visitor policy will take effect at St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia and Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon starting Thursday due to rising COVID-19 numbers.
The change will allow one support person, per day to visit. For the health and safety of patients and employees, rotating additional guests in patient rooms will not be allowed.
Obstetrics patients will be allowed two designated people to offer support for the duration of their stay. COVID and patients under investigation for COVID will still be under a strict, no visitors policy. Pediatric patients will be allowed up to two designated visitors.
Visitors must be 18 years or older and are allowed between the hours of 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
All guests visiting an SSM Health facility must adhere to these policies:
- Wearing approved face coverings, even when in the patient room.
- All individuals must be screened for symptoms upon arrival.
- Everyone must wash their hands or use hand sanitizer upon entering and leaving a patient’s room.
- Always stay at least six feet away from the patient (social distance).
SSM Health will continue to adjust its policy and will make decisions rooted in safeguarding patients, visitors, caregivers, and the community at large. They appreciate the public’s cooperation and understanding as they focus on the well-being of their employees and the patients in their care.
