Coronavirus Closes Nuvance Hospitals To Visitors

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Nuvance Health, the health system that spans the mid Hudson Valley and western Connecticut, has announced a Visitor Policy for the new coronavirus outbreak. Effective immediately, no visitors are allowed.

To continuously ensure a healthy and safe environment for patients and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, effectively immediately, no visitors are allowed at any Nuvance Health hospital or facility until further notice.

Exceptions apply for:

• Active Labor and Delivery: Patient can have one (single) support person during labor and delivery
• Pediatric, NICU, and Nursery: Two parents/guardians per one patient per day
• Extenuating Circumstances: Patient’s care team will discuss special circumstances with the patient and their family/appropriate person(s). Extenuating circumstances may include: end-of-life care, life-threatening admission to the hospital, patient’s inability to thrive without support person, legal guardian required, interpreter required, or support person required for transportation.

Additional information for visitors:

•  COVID-19 Suspected or Confirmed Patient: Patients who are suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19 will not be allowed any visitors.
•  Screenings: All visitors will be subject to an active screening for risk factors of COVID-19. Temperatures may be checked. Visitors should be prepared to answer questions about their recent travel history. Visitors showing signs of respiratory illness, such as cough, fever, or difficulty breathing/shortness of breath will be asked to go home.
• Visiting Hours: Visiting hours may change as this situation develops. Please call the hospital to confirm visiting hours before you come to the hospital.

"We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this visitation policy may cause you and your family," Nuvance officials said. "This is a very important way to limit the risk of possible exposure to COVID-19 to you, your loved ones, and the community. We know that visitors and loved ones play an essential role as partners in healing and wellness. That’s why this visitation policy will be reevaluated daily and removed as soon as conditions allow."

Visit the webpage for the latest information

Nuvance Health has established a Nuvance Health COVID-19 Community Hotline. Medical staff will answer questions and address concerns. They will also provide remote screenings for people who think they are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, which include cough, fever, shortness of breath/difficulty breathing, and travel and possible exposure history.

If you meet the clinical criteria for possible infection with COVID-19, the medical staff will help you with next steps. Phone number: 888-667-9262. Hours of operation: 8 am to 6 pm, seven days a week.

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