South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Sunday)
Health systems slowly relaxing visitation policies, COVID rules
As COVID-19 hospitalizations start to decline in South Florida, many local health care systems are beginning to update protocols and lessen restrictions on allowing visitors, etc. Here are the current policies at South Florida’s major hospitals. Call or check the websites below to verify requirements before visiting any rehabilitation center or health care facility.
Broward County
Broward Health: Level Green visitation policy in effect. Normal visitation for non-COVID patients. Virtual visits are encouraged whenever possible. Guests who arrive without a mask will be provided one. Social distancing and hand hygiene are required. browardhealth.org
Broward Health Medical Center, 1600 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 954-355-4400.
Broward Health Coral Springs, 3000 Coral Hills Drive.
954-344-3000.
Broward Health Imperial Point,
6401 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. 954-776-8500.
Broward Health North, 201 E. Sample Road, Deerfield Beach.
954-941-8300.
Cleveland Clinic Florida: Orange-level guidelines in effect. Two visitors per day, 18 years of age or older. Visitors also allowed for COVID-positive patients but must wear personal protective equipment upon arrival. This includes a gown, mask, goggles or face shield, and gloves. Masks are required for all patients and visitors, even if vaccinated, plus distancing rules. my.clevelandclinic.org
Cleveland Clinic Weston, 2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd., Weston.
954-659-5000. Cleveland Clinic Coral Springs,
5701 N. University Drive, Coral Springs. 954-518-7500.
HCA Healthcare: Visitation limited. Rules are subject to change without notice. Exceptions are made on a case-by-case basis. No visitors for COVID patients. Some non-COVID patients are limited to one adult visitor (age
16 and up) at a time, 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Everyone entering the facility will be screened and assessed with a no touch temperature screening. Masks required in all areas for patients, visitors, staff and physicians. Visitation restrictions may vary by hospital; see respective website for current visitor policies. Circumstances may allow for specific exceptions to any visitation restrictions per staff approval. hcaeastflorida.com
Northwest Medical Center,
2801 N. State Road 7, Margate.
954-974-0400. Plantation General Hospital,
401 NW 42nd Ave, Plantation.
954-587-5010. University Hospital and Medical Center, 7201 N. University Drive, Tamarac. 954-721-2200.
Westside Regional Medical Center, 8201 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation. 954-473-6600.
Holy Cross Health, a member of Trinity Health: Vaccinated visitors welcome. One fully vaccinated visitor allowed per patient, per day, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. (pre-op holding excluded). Virtual family visitations can be scheduled by nursing units. Special requests under extenuating circumstances are to be directed to Guest Relations. One COVID-tested partner is permitted in the maternity unit. Masks are required at all times, even in patient rooms. One fully vaccinated visitor per patient is allowed in the Emergency Department. holy-cross.com
Holy Cross Hospital, 4725 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale.
954-771-8000.
Memorial Health System: Medium Risk, with expanded but limited visitation allowed. One visitor, regardless of vaccination status, for non-COVID patients once a day 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; for critical-care patients, visitors are limited to noon-1 p.m. Exceptions include end-of-life, maternity, pediatric and for patients with special needs; visits to be determined by medical teams. Visitors must remain within the patient room and should not visit the cafeteria, gift shop, or other common areas of the hospital. mhs.net/patients-visitors
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, 1005 Joe DiMaggio Drive, Hollywood. 954-265-5324.
Memorial Hospital Miramar,
1901 SW 172nd Ave., Miramar
954-538-5000. Memorial Hospital Pembroke,
7800 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines. 954-962-9650.
Memorial Hospital West, 703 N. Flamingo Road, Pembroke Pines
954-436-5000. Memorial Regional Hospital,
3501 Johnson St., Hollywood
954-987-2000.
Tenet Health: Limited public visitation. One visitor for hospital inpatients; restrictions may continue for certain areas, including intensive care and COVID units. One visitor for emergency room patients. Exceptions include grave conditions, end of life or private duty caretakers. One visitor or companion allowed per patient for elective surgery, obstetrics or pediatrics. Visitor must be screened and wear a mask at all times. Virtual visits encouraged. Check with individual hospitals for specifics. goodsamaritanmc. com
North Shore Medical Center, FMC Campus, 5000 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale.
954-735-6000.
Palm Beach County
Baptist Health: No visitors for COVID patients. Visiting hours vary by location. A limited amount of visitors for non-COVID patients allowed 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Exceptions may be made for pediatrics, maternity, oncology and other special circumstances. Masks are required at all times at all facilities, and will be provided upon entry. Visitors must follow social distancing guidelines. One visitor per ER patient may stay in the waiting room, as capacity allows. Check with individual facilities for specific health and safety policies. baptisthealth-coronavirus.com
Bethesda Memorial Hospital (East), part of Palm Beach County’s consortium with the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University, 2815 S. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach. 561-737-7733.
Bethesda Hospital West, 9655 W. Boynton Beach Blvd., Boynton Beach. 561-336-7000.
Boca Regional Hospital, 800 Meadows Road, Boca Raton.
561-955-7100.
HCA Healthcare: Visitation limited. Rules are subject to change without notice. Exceptions are made on a case-by-case basis. No visitors for COVID patients. Some non-COVID patients are limited to one adult visitor (age
16 and up) at a time, 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Everyone entering the facility will be screened and assessed with a no touch temperature screening. Masks required in all areas for patients, visitors, staff and physicians. Visitation restrictions may vary by hospital; see respective website for current visitor policies. Circumstances may allow for specific exceptions to any visitation restrictions per staff approval. hcaeastflorida.com
JFK Medical Center, Main Campus, 5301 S. Congress Ave., Atlantis. 561-965-7300.
JFK Medical Center, North Campus, 2201 45th St., West Palm Beach. 561-842-6141.
JFK Medical Center ERBoynton Beach, 10921 S. Jog Road, Boynton Beach. 561-548-8250.
JFK Medical Center ERPalm Beach Gardens, 4797 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens.
561-548-8200.
Palms West Hospital, 13001 Southern Blvd., Loxahatchee.
561-798-3300.
Palm Beach Health Network: Limited public visitation. One
visitor for hospital inpatients; restrictions may continue for certain areas, including intensive care and COVID units. One visitor for emergency room patients. Visitors must wear masks and remain in patient rooms. Virtual visits encouraged. Check with individual hospitals for specifics. goodsamaritanmc.com
Delray Medical Center, 5352 Linton Blvd, Delray Beach.
561-498-4440.
Good Samaritan Medical Center, 1309 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. 561-655-5511.
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, 3360 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens. 561-622-1411.
St. Mary’s Medical Center,
901 45th St., West Palm Beach.
561-844-6300.
West Boca Medical Center,
21644 State Road 7, Boca Raton.
561-488-8000.
Veterans Affairs Medical Center & Military Hospital: Limited visitation. Everyone entering the facilities will be screened, and visitors are limited. Face coverings are mandatory. Please call first before going to any of the locations. For some needs, you may be able to get care at home by phone or video. Screening, masks and social distancing in effect. Military Hospital, 7305 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach.
561-422-8262. westpalmbeach. va.gov