Mosaic issues new visitor guidelines
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Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville, along with all other Mosaic patient care facilities, has issued new visitor guidelines to help stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Mosaic Life Care announced changes to its visitor policies Monday that will apply to all patient care facilities.
According to a press release from the company, Mosaic is encouraging visitors to adhere to the following guidelines:
- Visitors under 18 my only visit if they are an immediate family member and considered by the patient’s health care team to be essential for the patient’s well-being
- All patients are allowed one support person (parent, spouse, etc.) plus one additional visitor
- Exceptions may be made in certain situations, including patients at the end of life
- Visitors must not have a fever, cough, sore throat or shortness of breath
“Just as local venues are restricting gatherings, we must also try to limit the number of visitors to Mosaic facilities to help protect our patients, visitors, caregivers, physicians and the community,” said Mosaic CEO Dr. Mark Laney.
The restrictions apply to all Mosaic patient care facilities including Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville, Mosaic Medical Center – Albany and the Long-Term Acute Care Hospital at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph as well as associated clinics.
Visitor restrictions and guidelines may change further as this situation unfolds.
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