As the Peninsula Regional Health System continues to refine its limited visitation policy, it announced today that neck gaiters and bandanas will no longer be allowed as face coverings by patients, visitors, staff and the limited number of contractors allowed access at Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC), Nanticoke Memorial Hospital and all offsite medical office locations and labs.
Recent research has found that certain cloth face coverings, like neck gaiters and bandanas, have been found to be less effective in containment of the droplets from person to person.
Patients scheduled for procedures/testing/appointments and approved visitors and contractors are encouraged to bring and wear their own surgical or cloth mask to gain access to all Peninsula Regional Health System locations. Approved masks must be worn for the duration of the stay. Those who refuse to wear a cloth or surgical mask or remove them once past the screening point will be asked to exit the facility.
The Peninsula Regional Health System reminds designated individuals approved for visitation at PRMC and Nanticoke Memorial that the following procedures must be followed in each hospital:
•Only one designated visitor per patient for the duration of the patient’s stay.
•The designated visitor MUST wear a facemask at all times covering both their nose and mouth. Neck gaiters and bandanas are not permitted. Failure to comply will result in a loss of visitation.
•People who are unable to wear a mask should not be the designated visitor.
•All designated visitors must show identification.
•All designated visitors will be screened for fever and other COVID-19 symptoms. Anyone who is feeling feverish or ill should not visit and will not be allowed access to the floor if they are found to have a fever or symptoms.
•Limited Visiting Hours are Monday through Friday from 2:00 until 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday hours are 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
•Support people or visitors accompanying patients in the Emergency Department who are later admitted to a medical floor must follow regular limited visitation practices once the patient leaves the Emergency Department and is admitted.
The Peninsula Regional Health System again thanks everyone for their help in the fight to reduce the spread of COVID-19 at their facilities and in the surrounding communities.
