Fisher-Titus updates visitation guidelines

Fisher-Titus Medical Center, 272Benedict Ave. in Norwalk, has updated its visitation guidelines.

Fisher-Titus Medical Center, 272 Benedict Ave. in Norwalk, has updated its visitation guidelines.

Beginning at 10 a.m. June 13, Fisher-Titus visitation guidelines will include one support person per patient per day at the medical center, according to a news release.

Additional updates include:

• Inpatient visitation: use the pavilion entrance; visiting hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and support person will be issued a visitor badge, room specific for the person they are visiting.

• Surgical services: use the Emergency Department entrance the day of surgery.

• Endoscopy: use the pavilion entrance; and support person can wait in the room or lobby with appropriate distance.

• Outpatient services: one support person; and enter through Rotunda, Heart & Vascular, or Emergency Department entrances as appropriate for the service they are coming for.

In addition, those visiting a Fisher-Titus physician office will be allowed one support person to accompany them, the release said.

All support persons are asked to wear a mask and will be screened for novel coronavirus symptoms at the door, including a temperature screen.

No visitors younger than 18 will be permitted.

These updated guidelines do not affect the current visitor restrictions at Carriage House, Transitional Care Unit and Norwalk Memorial Home, the release said.