Patients & Visitors
Current Visitor Guidelines
In light of the number of positive Covid-19 test results, Medical Center Enterprise will begin with the following guidelines on Friday, October 22, 2021:
- PCR COVID-19 testing will be administered on all admissions.
- PCR COVID-19 testing will be administered on all employees who present with symptoms
- COVID-19-positive patients (not located in the ICU) will be allowed one (1) visitor at bedside.
- ICU patients will be allowed one (1) visitor at bedside unless it is end of life, special needs, etc
- 4N/3N/MedSurg patients will be allowed two (2) visitors at bedside.
- Women's Wing (labor & delivery & post-partum) patients will be allowed two (2) visitors/caregivers for the duration of their stay.
- Emergency department patients will be allowed one (1) visitor/caregiver at bedside unless end of life, special needs, or if the patient is 18 years of age or younger.
- Outpatient surgery patients will be allowed two (2) visitors/caregivers at bedside.
- Outpatient procedures (lab, radiology, sleep, etc.) will be allowed one (1) visitor/caregiver to accompany the patient.
- Outpatient surgery patients will only be COVID-19 tested if the surgeon orders the test. Otherwise, appropriate precautions are being taken (no change from the current practice).
Read our COVID-19 Visitors Guide.
At Medical Center Enterprise, we understand that coming to the hospital as a patient or as a loved one's support person can be a difficult, often overwhelming experience. Whether you’re preparing for a hospital stay or stopping by to see friends and family, knowing where to go and what to bring will help make your visit less stressful. To make your experience easier, we want to provide you with helpful information you may need to plan your visit, such as what to expect, parking instructions, transportation and more.
For more information about your stay, see our Patient Handbook.