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Providence is tightening visitor rules at hospitals and clinics in Spokane and Stevens counties
Visiting hours run 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at five Providence hospitals
Providence hospitals in Spokane and Stevens counties
- 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.Visiting hours at five hospitals
- No hour limits
- Pediatric, NICU, labor and delivery
- Critical care
- Sacred Heart: 24 hours a day
Sources: NonStop Local KHQ, KXLY.com
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| When | What |
|---|---|
| 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Visiting hours at five hospitals |
| No hour limits | Pediatric, NICU, labor and delivery |
| Critical care | Sacred Heart: 24 hours a day |
If you're heading to a Providence hospital or clinic, check the rules first. Providence hospitals and Providence Medical Group clinics in Spokane and Stevens counties are tightening visitor rules starting Monday, Nov. 9. KHQ says the hospitals put visitor restrictions in place Friday because of increased respiratory illnesses. Visiting hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Sacred Heart Medical Center, Holy Family, Mount Carmel, St. Joseph's and St. Luke's Rehabilitation.
Every visitor checks in at a screening desk for a visitor pass and follows the hand-washing, masking and protective-equipment instructions. Inpatients who aren't in isolation can have two visitors in the room at a time.
- Under 12: barred from the Women's Health Center, siblings included
- Sacred Heart Children's inpatient units: no one under 12, siblings too
- Isolation patients: two visitors per day, in full protective gear
- Exceptions: clergy, end of life, unmet interpreter needs
- Under-12 rules: Providence will re-evaluate them in the spring
Visitor limits differ by unit
| Unit | Who can visit |
|---|---|
| Pediatric patients | Two adults, one wearing a wristband |
| Sacred Heart NICU | No visitors under 18 |
| Adult critical care | Two at a time, none under 18 |
| Labor and delivery | Four people, patient included |
| Emergency department | Two visitors if not in isolation |
Source: KXLY.com
