ITHACA — Cayuga Health on July 6 announced that it is restarting limited inpatient visitation at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca and Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls after it was previously halted amid the coronavirus pandemic. The visiting hours are Monday through Friday between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday between 10 […]
ITHACA — Cayuga Health on July 6 announced that it is restarting limited inpatient visitation at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca and Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls after it was previously halted amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The visiting hours are Monday through Friday between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
“We have been working diligently to create a policy that will allow visitors into Cayuga Medical Center and Schuyler Hospital while maintaining the safety of our patients and staff,” Dr. Martin Stallone, president & CEO of Cayuga Health, said in a statement. “We recognize that visitors are a significant part of the healing process and we are very pleased to be able to allow patients visitation with friends and family once again.”
Visitation policy
All visitors must be greater than 18 years of age and must remain in the patient’s room throughout the visit.
In addition, all visitors will be required to wear a mask for the entirety of their visit. Visitors who fail to wear a hospital-issued mask and other personal protective equipment (PPE) will not be allowed in the facility.
Everyone entering the hospital or off-site location will be temperature checked (must be below 100 degrees) and screened for symptoms (cough, shortness of breath, fever, etc.) or potential exposure to someone with COVID-19. Failing the screening requirement will preclude the visitor or support person from entry. Visitors will also be asked about past travel out of state.
Visitation is limited to one person for a maximum of four hours per day or patient, which is the maximum amount of time allowed within New York State Department of Health guidelines.
Patients undergoing same-day procedures may be accompanied to the facility by a companion and that companion may remain with the patient through the initial intake process — and may rejoin the patient during the discharge process.
Certain departments such as behavioral health and the Cayuga Birthplace have additional restrictions in place.
Dining services at both hospitals will be closed for visitors and support people.