Mercy Hospital Washington to Implement Visitor Restrictions

Mercy is working hard to limit the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as much as possible. We are asking that our patients and visitors at Mercy Hospital Washington work with us by taking these precautions to limit community transmission:

Visitors to the hospital must meet the following criteria:

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Must submit to a wellness check upon entering the hospital.
• Must be fever-free, with a temperature below 100.4 degrees.
• Must be cough-free.

Hospital patients will be limited to one visitor at a time, with a goal to reduce traffic in and out of the hospital whenever possible.

The emergency department entrance and waiting area will be limited to use by only emergency department patients.

The infusion center entry at Mercy Medical Building South will be limited to use by only infusion center patients and co-workers.

No visitors will be allowed for patients who are under investigation for COVID-19, or who have tested positive for COVID-19, unless the patient involved is a child.

Mercy is cancelling all community classes, support groups, tours and meetings scheduled to be held at Mercy Hospital Washington or at the Mercy North and South buildings, effective until further notice. We are also suspending public Masses in our hospital chapel until further notice.

Visiting hours will be open from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily. We know family and friends appreciate the chance to visit their loved ones while they are in the hospital. However, we ask for your understanding in limiting or eliminating these visits when the circumstances are appropriate for the greater good of all our patients, co-workers and the entire community.