Temporary Restrictions to Visitation Policy Lifted
January 28, 2010
Jackson, Mich. — Due to a decreased number
of patients presenting with flu-like symptoms, Allegiance Health has announced
it will now resume its normal visitation policy. The visitation policy was
temporarily changed in October 2009 to protect patients, visitors and staff
from the spread of germs during the height of the H1N1 flu season.
“We have appreciated the high level
of cooperation and understanding from patients and visitors as we changed our
visitation policy during flu season,” said Jacalyn Liebowitz, vice president
for Patient Care Continuum at Allegiance Health. “We will continue to monitor
the spread of flu at our facilities and in the community as we work to protect
the health of our patients and visitors.”
For the ongoing safety of patients,
visitors and staff, Allegiance Health continues to encourage the practice of
visiting patients only if visitors are in good health.
The community is reminded of the
following helpful visitation guidelines at the hospital:
- Short visits are best, especially if
visiting with young children
- Healthy children (age 12 and under)
may visit immediate family when accompanied by an adult (some units may have
additional restrictions).
- Individuals with the following
symptoms should not visit:
- Fever
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Body aches
- Headache
- Chills
- Fatigue
For more information on the flu, visit AllegianceHealth.org or cdc.gov.