Visiting Guidelines for our Hospice Houses or Inpatient Care Centers Related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The following guidelines apply to all visiting our Hospice Houses, and in some cases, our inpatient care centers located around the state. For our inpatient care centers located in hospitals, we will defer to the rules and guidelines in place at these locations. These guidelines may change without prior notice.

The mission of Ohio’s Hospice is to celebrate the lives of those we have the privilege of serving by providing superior care and superior services to each patient and family. We are working to do our part to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and to protect the well-being of our visitors, patients and staff. After careful consideration of the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations, we have implemented an updated visitor policy and guidelines to protect our patients, families, volunteers and staff. 

After careful consideration of the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations, we have implemented an updated visitor policy and guidelines to protect our patients, families, volunteers and staff. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton and Ohio’s Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties
Non-COVID-19 Patients: Patients at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton and Ohio’s Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties will be limited to two visitors per patient, per day from 8 am to 8 pm. The care team will work with visitor requests as a patient’s condition declines.
COVID-19 Patients: Patients at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton and Ohio’s Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties will be limited to one visitor, a one-time visit, for an unlimited length.

Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare Inpatient Care Pavilion
Patients at the Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare Inpatient Care Pavilion will be limited to one visitor, a one-time visit, for an unlimited length. 

Licking Memorial Hospital and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Patients at Licking Memorial Hospital and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center will be limited to three visitors, a one-time visit, for an unlimited length. 

Inpatient Care Centers Located at

• Upper Valley Medical Center
• Licking Memorial Hospital
• The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Visitors to patients at the Inpatient Care Centers listed above may be required to follow additional rules and regulations as provided by the hospital systems that are not listed in these published guidelines.  

You must comply with these additional requirements (for the duration of the visit).

• Remain in the patient’s room until leaving the building.
• Utilize the patient’s restroom.
• Wash your hands, or use hand sanitizer, frequently. 
• You may bring food and drink with you.  
• Common areas (such as community rooms, chapels, café dining areas and family gathering rooms) are shut down and are not to be accessed. 

If you begin to feel ill or develop a temperature of 100.0°F degrees or higher while visiting, you will be given a standard medical mask to put on and will be asked to leave the building. 

Again, we appreciate your grace, support and understanding. Please ask to speak with a care team member if you have any questions or concerns. 

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