Greenwich Hospital Loosens Patient Visitation Restrictions

Information via Greenwich Hospital

GREENWICH, CT — Greenwich Hospital announced Monday the facility will allow limited patient visitation beginning this week following "careful consideration and deliberate discussions with clinical leadership."

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According to a news release, as of Tuesday, patients in the following categories will be allowed one visitor per day:

• Intensive Care Unit: one visitor, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., no swapping
• Inpatients units: one visitor, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., no swapping
• Patients with same day surgery: one visitor or support person to accompany patient
• Emergency Department: one designated support person for duration of visit. Visitor must stay in the Emergency Department
• Inpatient Pediatrics: one parent with patient
• Labor & Delivery/Maternity: one visitor

Hospital officials noted no visitor rotation or swapping will be permitted, with the exception of end-of-life circumstances, and each category is limited to "COVID-negative patients" only.

"Several criteria guide Greenwich Hospital's visitation policy and restrictions," the release reads. "For several weeks, the state and region have seen a downward trend in hospital admissions, positivity rates and asymptomatic patients. Wastewater studies predict a further decrease in community cases and hospitalization. As always, Greenwich Hospital must balance safety with the provision of compassionate and patient-centered care, fully understanding that the support of family members or care partners can enhance outcomes and the overall patient experience."