Visiting a Patient

Visitor Information

Temporary Visitor Restrictions –Updated 2/23/22

LCMC Health remains committed to providing a safe environment for our employees, physicians, and other members of our team, as well as patients and their loved ones. In response to continuation of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across the State of Louisiana, temporary visitor restrictions will remain in place. This quick reference guide includes specific information for East Jefferson General Hospital

Adult Inpatient and Outpatient Care:

COVID-19 Negative Patients:

• Visitation of patients, who are not COVID positive will be allowed (18 years or older); specific units may have limitations on visitors or visit times.
• One visitor, for non-COVID patients, will be allowed to stay overnight if specific unit normally accommodates an overnight visitor.
• Exceptions will be made for patients in end-of-life care, or critical illness on a case-by-case basis and at the discretion of hospital administration.

COVID-19 Positive Patients:

• COVID-19 Positive patients will not be allowed visitors in person at this time. However, we will help facilitate virtual visits as much as possible.
• Exceptions will be made for patients in end-of-life care, or critical illness on a case-by-case basis and at the discretion of hospital administration.
• Communication with patients can be coordinated, contact the care team for more information.

Outpatient Care/Same Day Surgery:

Two visitors allowed. Specific clinics may have further restrictions. One visitor will be allowed to stay overnight if specific unit normally accommodates an overnight visitor. Outlined below are individual cases where visitors are a necessary part of the patient’s care and therefore will be permitted.

Skilled Nursing

Skilled Nursing facilities are excluded from this document and will follow State guidance. Please contact a Skilled Nursing Team Member at 504.503.4699 for further information.

Geriatric Behavioral

Geriatric Behavioral is excluded from this document. Please contact a GBH Team Member at 504.503.5890 for further information.

Family Birthing Center:

For laboring, antepartum, and postpartum patients, two adult visitors are allowed per patient per day. Visitors must be 18 years of age or older. One adult visitor will be allowed to stay overnight if specific unit normally accommodates an overnight visitor. A doula will also be allowed (front desk to call L&D charge nurse upon arrival)

For NICU, 2 visitors will be banded for NICU and will be allowed 24/7 visitation

Emergency Department:

Visitation to the Emergency Department may be further restricted by physical space limitations and acuity of patients within the Emergency Department. One visitor in the department is normally permitted. Limitations may be set at any time at the discretion of hospital administration.

Self-Screening/Mask/Distancing:

Upon entering the facility:

• All visitors must wear a mask properly over nose and mouth at all times while in the facility, including while in a patient’s room except while eating or drinking
• Sanitize your hands
• If you are sick, symptomatic, have a fever, cough, sore throat, or any other symptoms suggestive of COVID, or have been exposed within 5 days to COVID, you are not allowed in the facility to visit
• Social distancing measures should still be practiced; large groups should not congregate

Thank you for your support and continued trust in our care.