March 18, 2023 8:00 a.m.

CHI Mercy Medical Center has updated its visitor guidelines, effective April 3rd.

Starting on that date, masking for COVID-19 is no longer required on campus for visitors, employees or patients. Anyone may choose to wear a mask at their discretion. Visitors will be expected to comply with Mercy’s current infection control practices as appropriate, which may include the use of facial masks if they are displaying respiratory symptoms.

Starting April 3rd:

*Visitation hours are 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

*Outpatients are allowed 1 visitor per day per patient

*Inpatients hospital-wide are allowed 2 visitors at a time

*Emergency Department patients may have 1 visitor at a time

*Pediatric patients may have two guardians whether they are in the ED or the Pediatric Unit

Family BirthPlace Guidelines:

*Visiting hours are 7:00 a.m.to 8:00 p.m.

*Patient is allowed 4 visitors at a time, including siblings of the newborn

*Siblings are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult at all times

*Surrogate or adoptive parents are allowed to provide infant care

*Special Care Nursery: visitors are restricted to parents only