Flu causes visit restrictions among area hospitals
In response to the increase in influenza cases nationwide and in the Tri-State area, the hospital members of the Community Patient Safety Coalition are implementing unified hospital visitation restrictions effective Tuesday, December 31, 2019. The restrictions include:
No visitors with influenza-like symptoms in the hospitals. Symptoms include cough, sore throat, fever, chills, aches, runny or stuffy nose, and vomiting or diarrhea.
No visitors under the age of 15.
No visitors other than immediate family or other significant persons as defined by the patient.
Exceptions to these restrictions may be made for cases involving critically ill patients and end-of-life situations. Some restrictions may be modified to accommodate healthy siblings of newborn babies.
These restrictions were developed using recommendations from the Vanderburgh County Health Department.
Visitors are encouraged to wash their hands frequently while in the hospital and wear protective face masks when instructed.
The flu can cause serious complications and even death, especially in the very young, the elderly, and those with certain existing medical conditions. These measures are being taken in an effort to protect patients, families, and hospital staff. We appreciate the community’s understanding and cooperation.
Community Patient Safety Coalition Hospitals Include:
- Daviess Community Hospital, Washington
- Methodist Health, Henderson, KY
- Deaconess Health System
- Methodist Health, Morganfield, KY
- Evansville Surgery CenterSelect Specialty Hospital
- Gibson General Hospital, Princeton
- St. Vincent Evansville
- Good Samaritan Hospital, Vincennes
- St. Vincent Warrick
- Encompass Health Deaconess Rehabilitation
- St. Vincent Orthopedic Hospital
- Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center, Jasper
- The Women’s Hospital