Table 2 Timeline of hospital policies
Pre-COVID-19 | Post-COVID-19 | |
|---|---|---|
Masks | No masking | Required for patients, visitors, and staff in all areas of hospital |
Prenatal/Postnatal Care | In-person | In-person and virtual options |
Inpatient visitors | No limitations on number, age, or hours | Initially 1 consistent visitor > 16 years old with no hospital re-entry allowed Later transitioned to 2 consistent visitors > 5 years old with re-entry allowed |
COVID positive women | Initially no visitors and infant stays with mother unless in NICU Later transitioned to allow approved visitation with appropriate PPE | |
Hallway access for walks during inpatient stay | Unrestricted | Unavailable for all initially, but later unrestricted if COVID test negative |
NICU visitation | Limited to 2 consistent individuals during flu seasons | Initially 1 consistent visitor, but later 2 consistent visitors |