Lourdes Hospital is urging those who are feeling sick or
exhibiting flu-like symptoms to refrain from visiting inpatients at
the hospital during this flu season. Guidelines for visiting
inpatients have been established at the hospital for the protection
and safety of the patients.
The basic guidelines include:
- No more than 2 visitors per patient.
- Immediate family only and no visitors under the age of 18.
There may be specific areas of the hospital, such as the
Birthing Center, where stricter visitation guidelines are
necessary. Signs will be posted in the hospital, specifying further
guidelines.
Flu-like symptoms include:
- fever
- cough
- sore throat
- body aches
- headache
- chills
- fatigue
- vomiting or diarrhea
All visitors are encouraged to wash hands and use hand
sanitizers and to cover coughs and sneezes, as well as, avoid
touching eyes, nose or mouth.
Hospital officials suggest making a phone call, mailing
cards or sending flowers and gifts to
patients in lieu of visiting. Family members and friends are
also able to send
e-cards through the Lourdes Web site.
Those who are visiting the hospital as an out patient or
emergency room patient and are experiencing flu-like symptoms are
asked to notify a staff member of their symptoms immediately and
wear a mask, which are provided by the hospital.
