Good Samaritan Visitor Guidelines

Dear Good Samaritan Patients and Visitors,

We continue to implement the most up-to-date guidance to keep our patients and teams safe. Therefore, Good Samaritan Medical Center is operating under the following visitation policy:

Screening:

All visitors will be screened at the ED or Main Entrance upon arrival and given a wristband.

Visitor Passes:

Visitors must pick up their visitation pass from the East Main screening station at the Information Desk, even if the patient was admitted through the ED.

The pass must be returned to this station every time the visitor leaves the building.

Personal Protective Equipment:

If visiting a patient who is on any isolation, the visitor should check in at the nurses' station to get PPE for that room.

Visitation Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Monday-Friday

8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday

Visitor Restrictions:

Patient Type	Visitation
Emergency Department	2 visitors Children of patients allowed beyond the 2 limit (no age limits) If patient is admitted, the visitor must get their pass from the Main Entrance
Critical Care (ICU & NICU)	2 visitors – must be minimum age of 12
Inpatient Areas	4 visitors at a time in room, others to waiting rooms
Outpatient Areas	2 visitors at a time, no age limit. Siblings allowed beyond the 2-person limit.
Perioperative	2 visitors (no age limit) If patient is admitted, the visitor must get their pass from the Main Entrance
L&D and Mom/Baby	4 visitors at a time in rooms, others to waiting room. Siblings of baby allowed beyond the 4-person limit. Unlimited visitors but only 4 to a room Remaining must wait in 3rd floor waiting room Wristbands required for adults
Exceptions	Overnight: each patient is allowed 1 visitor/support person not included in daily limits. Entry will be restricted to visiting hours. Clergy: Excluded from visitor restrictions. Treat similar to associates. End of Life: Additional visitors may be approved. Coordinate through palliative/spiritual care teams. Waiting rooms are open to all visitors. New/Breastfeeding Mothers: If readmitted to any unit, the infant does not count as a visitor. * Any requests outside of these parameters require approval from the Hospital Supervisor.