In an effort to prevent the spread of influenza and COVID-19, Mary Free Bed has announced new policies regarding visitors.
They will be following the CDC guidelines that limit the number of visitors in the facilities.
Here are the guidelines:
- No visitors for Sub-Acute Rehabilitation Program at Hospital’s 5th floor.
- Adult Inpatients are allowed one visitor who will assist in care after hospitalization.
- Children and patients using ventilators may have two visitors who will assist in care after hospitalization.
Outpatient appointments, call ahead if you have:
- A fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.
- Recently traveled outside of the United States.
- Been in close contact with a person diagnosed with COVID-19.
Mary Free Bed would also like to remind residents that it does not have urgent care, so if you are experiencing symptoms you should contact your primary care physician.
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