As the number of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases surge in Georgia, Navicent Health has returned to pre-COVID patient volumes across its health system. After careful review of its policies and local novel coronavirus (COVID-19) data, Navicent Health has chosen to modify certain portions of its essential visitation policy.

The essential visitation policy was put into place on March 12, 2020 to protect patients, visitors and caregivers from the threat of COVID-19. While most of the policy remains in effect, modifications have been made to accommodate those being treated as inpatients. The changes are effective Monday, July 13, 2020. 

What Has Changed

• Each inpatient will be allowed one designated visitor for their entire stay. Visitation hours are 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Visitors are asked to stay no more than two hours per day. 

For a complete summary of Navicent Health’s essential visitation policy, please click here.

Masking Information

o   To prevent the spread of COVID-19, visitors will be required to wear a mask at all times, in accordance with Navicent Health’s universal masking policy.

o   Navicent Health asks that visitors arrive wearing a mask. Visitors who arrive without a mask will not be permitted to enter the facility.

o   Visitors may visit hospital cafeterias and cafes to pick up take-out food. Food should be consumed in the patient’s room. Visitors must continue to wear their masks in hallways, cafeterias and cafes.

For up-to-date information on Navicent Health’s COVID-19 response, please visit www.navicenthealth.org. Navicent Health reserves the right to update the visitation policy at any time, based on current COVID-19 conditions.