UPDATE: Ballad Health makes changes to visitation policies across all facilities

New visitation policies are being enacted across Ballad Health facilities starting tomorrow due to a rise in COVID-19 cases.

Among the changes include only one guest allowed per patient who will be there for the duration of the patient’s stay. Those visitors are welcomed between 11 a.m-8 p.m. Exceptions include the NICU and pediatric patient rooms, who allow two guests per patient which must be a parent or guardian. Visitors are not allowed for outpatient procedures as well as behavioral health or long term care facilities.

Due to the rise of #COVID19 cases in our facilities and our region, #balladhealth has implemented a new visitation policy. We thank you for your patience and understanding as we work together to keep our team and patients safe. pic.twitter.com/LLqGUhz54p

— Ballad Health (@BalladHealth) July 15, 2020

Exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis including for hospice and end-of-life care.