MAUMEE, Ohio — St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee announced it is no longer accepting any visitors starting Sunday at 3 p.m. in order to protect the health of patients and employees amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Although all visitors are restricted, the hospital is making the following exceptions:
- Obstetric patients:
- Non-COVID-19 suspected case: one adult (18+) visitor.
- COVID-19 confirmed case: one adult visitor (18+) who will remain the same for the entire hospitalization.
- Emergency Department: one visitor (18+), which ends upon admission as an inpatient
- Surgery or Procedure: One adult (18+) visitor
- End of Life: Immediate family to include: significant others, children, siblings and others at the discretion of the healthcare team.
- Patient Needs: Healthcare team may determine if a visitor is needed based on patient’s well-being.
Any visitor who may be allowed for one of the above reasons must be 18 years old, follow strict handwashing procedures before and after visiting a patient and be screened at the hospital entrance for fever and respiratory symptoms before being allowed to visit
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Protect yourself from coronavirus
- Cover: Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
- Dispose: Throw used tissues in a lined can.
- Wash hands: Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing; going to the bathroom; and before eating or preparing food.
- Hand sanitizer: If soap and water are not readily available, use and alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol, covering all surfaces of your hands and rubbing them together until they feel dry.
- Avoid touching: Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
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