Visitation Policy

First and foremost, visitation guidelines may be revised at the discretion of hospital staff. At Clinch Valley Health, our top priority is safeguarding the health and wellbeing of our patients, providers, employees and community. We continue to closely monitor the prevalence of coronavirus (COVID-19) in our community and follow state and federal guidance as we adapt our operations to safely care for and support our patients. Effective October 19, 2021 we are updating our visitor policy as follows:

• • General Visitation (non-COVID-19 patients):

    • One visitor over the age of 18 per day per patient between the hours of 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. All visitors are required to wear a mask while in the facility and encouraged to perform hand hygiene. 

  • Emergency Department:

    • One visitor per patient over the age of 18 at the discretion of the Emergency Department staff.  All visitors are required to wear a mask at all times. COVID-19 patients are allowed one visitor over the age of 18 if they are able to provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Visitors with COVID-19 patients are required to wear a gown and mask at all times and will not be permitted to go in and out of the Emergency Department. 

  • Intensive Care Unit:

    • One visitor over the age of 18 per day per patient at the discretion of the staff between the hours of 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. Visitors must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Visitors of COVID-19 patients will also be required to wear a gown, gloves and a mask at all times.

  • Labor/Delivery Unit:
    • One support person per day per patient at the discretion of the staff.  Support person is not permitted to go in and out of the OB Unit. 

  • Skilled Nursing Unit:

    • Visitation is Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm at the discretion of the staff.  All visitors are required to wear a mask. 

  • Medical/Surgical Unit (non-COVID-19 patients):

    • One visitor over the age of 18 per day per patient between the hours of 11:00 am to 7:00 pm at the discretion of the staff. All visitors are required to wear a mask. 

  • Medical/Surgical Unit (COVID-19 patients):
    
    • One visitor over the age of 18 per day between the hours of 11:00 am to 7:00 pm at the discretion of the staff. Visitors must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.  Visitors will be required to wear a gown, gloves and a mask at all times. 

Thank you for your continued understanding and cooperation as we work to maintain a safe environment for our patients and team.

Our hospital is committed to providing the highest quality care and ensuring the safety of our patients, employees, providers, volunteers and visitors. We are continuing to monitor the evolving situation with the coronavirus (COVID-19) and are taking the necessary steps to ensure we are fully prepared to care for patients, in accordance with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and in partnership with our local and state health departments. Our hospital is prepared with the appropriate plans to detect, protect and respond. We continue to work closely with the local health department and the Virginia Department of Health. Any questions regarding the testing process should be referred directly to our partners at the health department.