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Updated July 10
Due to a rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in the state, a higher rate of positive tests, and increased hospitalizations, more restrictive visitor policies will be re-implemented at all Intermountain Healthcare hospitals and clinics in Utah and Idaho beginning Monday, June 29,
at 7 a.m.
The new policies only allow visitors in specific circumstances and make special accommodations for patients who are children, mothers in labor, and adults who need assistance or are at end of life.
“We understand communicating with loved ones is an important part of a patient’s healing process. We encourage people to communicate electronically with patients through phone calls, video chats, or texting, which are great alternatives to help patients feel loved and connected,” said Shannon Phillips, MD, chief patient experience officer at Intermountain Healthcare.” If patients don’t have access to technology or need assistance, our care teams can help provide devices or technical support.”
Here’s what the restrictions will mean to patients and visitors:
Hospitals and Emergency Rooms
No visitors will be allowed, except under the following circumstances:
Please note: A “designated visitor” may not switch with other individuals through the course of a hospital stay. For example, if the designated visitors for a patient younger than 18 are the mother and father, the father may not switch with a grandparent.
Intermountain Clinics and InstaCare Locations
Patients should come alone to appointments unless they are a minor or an adult requiring assistance from a companion. Companions must be healthy and not have suspected or active COVID-19. These companions are advised to bring their own cloth face coverings.
As a reminder, to enter any Intermountain Healthcare facility, all visitors must:
Specific details of the updated visitor policy can be found at intermountainhealthcare.org/visitors and primarychildrens.org/visitors for Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital.
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Due to a rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in the state, a higher rate of positive tests, and increased hospitalizations, more restrictive visitor policies will be re-implemented at all Intermountain Healthcare hospitals and clinics in Utah and Idaho beginning Monday, June 29, at 7 a.m.