NORTHEAST WISCONSIN (NBC 26) -- In-person visits at all three Ascension Wisconsin hospitals in the Fox Valley region will be temporarily stopped beginning Monday.
The hospital said in a statement the suspension of visits was to help minimize the impact of COVID-19.
The three hospitals under this decision are: Ascension NE Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth Campus in Appleton; Ascension NE Wisconsin - Mercy Campus in Oshkosh; Ascension Calumet Hospital in Chilton.
People with loved ones in the hospital are encouraged to visit virtually, through calling, video chatting or texting.
There will be some exceptions on a case-by-case basis, Ascension says. Visitation to neonatal intensive care (NICU) and pediatric patients is limited to both parents or legal guardians. Those giving birth are limited to one birthing partner. Patients undergoing surgery are limited to one visitor in the pre-operative period until time of surgery. End-of-life care will be as determined by the hospital care team.
Additionally, all visitors, associates, clinicians and vendors entering Ascension Wisconsin facilities will be screened for flu-like and COVID-19 symptoms. No visitors who screen positive for the above symptoms will be allowed into the facility. Visitors entering for the above exceptions will be required to wear a mask upon entry and for the duration of the visit. Visitors under the age of 18 will not be permitted.
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