(May 21, 2021 3:50 PM) With COVID-19 hospitalizations at their lowest level since mid-March, Henry Ford Health System announced Friday it is easing hospital visitor restrictions at Henry Ford Allegiance Health and all Henry Ford facilities.
Henry Ford Allegiance Health will now allow visitors, with limited exceptions, under these guidelines:
- Patients in both inpatient and clinic areas, who are not confirmed or suspected to have COVID-19, may have visitors 24 hours a day.
- Between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m., all visitors must enter through the Emergency Department because the Main Entrance is closed during those hours.
- Visitors must successfully complete COVID-19 screening upon entry.
- All visitors five years and older must wear a mask over their nose and mouth for the entire length of their visit.
- We do not recommend bringing children into the hospital as visitors. If a child is onsite, however, they must remain in the appropriate room.
- Patients who are confirmed or suspected to have COVID-19 are not allowed visitors, except for limited exceptions as detailed in the Temporary Visitor Restrictions policy.
To protect the health and safety of patients and team members, the following restrictions remain in place:
- Masks are required at all Henry Ford facilities for team members, patients and visitors ages 5 and older including those who have received the COVID-19 vaccination. Any visitor who refuses to wear a mask is not permitted to enter the facility. Masks also protect patients with comorbidities who may not yet be vaccinated
- All team members, patients and visitors are screened for COVID-19 before entry to Henry Ford facilities, which includes a temperature check. Anyone who fails the screen will not be allowed to visit
- All visitors should remain with the patient except for quick trips to the bathroom or to purchase food
- All visitors should refrain from eating or drinking in the patient’s room or sharing their restroom
- Henry Ford strongly discourages visitors who are at high risk of developing severe complications from COVID-19, including older adults and persons with underlying medical conditions
Visiting hours and other hospital-specific details are not the same at each facility. Each hospital has updated its policy based on the conditions in its service area. The policy is being adjusted as conditions change.
Loved one and friends are advised to check the visitor policy of the hospital they are visiting at this link on the Henry Ford website.
Henry Ford Allegiance Health’s visitor policy is subject to change if COVID-19 cases begin to rise in our community.
