Mercy Medical Center has joined other area hospitals in adding visitor restrictions "to reduce the risk of flu transmission."
Mercy Medical Center has joined other Greater Springfield area hospitals in adding visitor restrictions to facilities, on its Springfield campus, "to reduce the risk of flu transmission." The restrictions also apply to Providence Behavioral Health, in Holyoke, also part of the Sisters of Providence Health System.
The center also asked people not to visit if they have "any cold or flu symptoms."
The center announced the following restrictions on Jan. 27, and said they are "effective immediately:"
Visiting hours are limited to 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Visitors are limited to two per patient at any given time.
No visitor under 14 years of age will be permitted.
These restrictions are for "all buildings on the Mercy campus, including Weldon Rehabilitation Hospital and the Family Life Center for Maternity, as well as Providence Behavioral Health Hospital in Holyoke."
In addition to the visitor restrictions, the center requests the following of individuals with appointments:
Come to medical appointments alone, or with only one person.
Do not bring children to medical appointments, unless absolutely necessary.
The release added that the center "will provide an update," when the restrictions are "no longer necessary."
For further information, individuals are advised to speak with their "physician or nurse," or contact Sharon Adams, registered nurse and senior vice president of patient care services, chief nursing officer and chief quality officer at Mercy, at (413) 748-9365.
Related:
http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2014/01/baystate_hospitals_limit_visit.html