Screening at hospital entrances

Due to the rising levels nationwide of COVID-19, ThedaCare is implementing heightened visitor restrictions beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, March 16.

The restrictions will continue until further notice, to continue caring for patients, while minimizing the potential for exposure.

At all ThedaCare facilities, all visitors, contractors and vendors will be screened at entrances. Visitors with any of the following symptoms will not be able to visit and will be prohibited from entry.

• Experienced fever (100.4 degrees), cough, sore throat, muscle or body aches, headaches, fatigue or shortness of breath within the past 48 hours.

• Exposed to anyone exhibiting any of these symptoms within the past 48 hours.

• Had contact with someone known to have coronavirus or actively being tested for coronavirus within the last 14 days.

Following are further details about specific locations:

Hospitals, clinics, surgical centers

• No visitors will be allowed in rooms of patients with pending or positive COVID-19 tests, except under extreme circumstances or in a guardian situation.

• Anyone under the age of 16 is restricted from visiting, except under extreme circumstances.

• One essential visitor or support person may remain with the patient for the duration of the visit. After a visit is complete, visitors must leave the building and cannot remain in waiting areas, public areas or cafeterias.

• Some exceptions may made for end-of-life situations or other extreme circumstances.

• Visitors who are coughing or showing signs of illness will be asked to leave the facility.

• Additional restrictions may be imposed based on the clinical status of the patient or provider judgment.

Emergency Rooms

• Visitors are prohibited in adult Emergency Room patient areas. Visitation will be based on the clinical team’s judgment.

• Only one visitor allowed per pediatric patient; parent, guardian or caregiver only. Visitors should speak with the patient’s clinical team if the patient requires additional assistance.