Due to a recent increase in the COVID-19 positivity rate in the Augusta area, AU Health is updating its visitation policy.
Beginning at 7 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, visitors to any AU Health facility will be required to wear a medical-grade face mask while in the building and will be required to observe proper hand hygiene, according to a news release.
In the event visitors do not have a mask, Blue Coat Ambassadors at the hospital entrances will provide one, as well as ensure visitors follow proper hand hygiene.
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No support persons will be permitted with patients who have COVID-19 while the health system remains on active precautions.
Family presence for non-COVID patients will be modified to two support persons at a time.
Waiting rooms will remain open with physical distancing. In person or large gatherings/meetings are permitted with physical distancing and mask-wearing.
AU Health remains committed to the safety of its patients, visitors and staff. These visitation requirements will be readjusted when it is safe to do so, the release said.
