LVMC visitor guidelines have been revised to ensure patient support while minimizing COVID-19 exposure.
We recognize the important role of visitors in the mental health and well-being of hospitalized patients. LVMC visitor guidelines have been revised to ensure patient support during hospitalization, with a focus on minimizing the spread of COVID-19 exposure to protect patients and staff. The following guidelines are based on current guidance from the California Department of Public Health and are in effect.
The CCC recognizes the significant role of family and visitors for the mental health and well-being of our residents. We have revised our visitation process to ensure resident support with a focus on minimizing the spread of COVID-19 exposure to residents and staff. The following guidelines are based on current guidance from California Department of Public Health.
For Visitors Who are NOT Fully Vaccinated (includes Booster)
Unvaccinated, incompletely vaccinated, or booster-eligible visitors who have not yet received their booster dose are eligible for visitation, if they can show documentation of a negative SARS-CoV-2 test prior to the visit, where the specimen collection occurred within 2 days if using a PCR test or 1 day if using antigen (rapid) testing. Such visitors must also wear a well-fitting facemask (a surgical mask or respirator) and physically distance from facility personnel and other residents or other visitors that are not part of their group during the visit. All visitors must practice physical distancing, which limits the number of visitors to 2.
For Visitors Who ARE Fully Vaccinated and Boosted
Visitors who are fully vaccinated and have received their booster dose are also eligible for visitation if able to show documentation of being fully vaccinated and boosted. Such visitors must also wear a well-fitting facemask (a surgical mask or respirator) and physically distance from facility personnel and other residents or other visitors that are not part of their group during the visit. All visitors must practice physical distancing, which limits the number of visitors to 2.
For Visitors Who are visiting someone who is eminently passing away
Visitors who are visiting someone who is eminently dying we will still obtain proof of vaccination. If proof of vaccination is not available or you do not have proof, we will still allow the visit. All visitors must wear a mask throughout the visit and social distance from staff and other residents throughout their visit.
For Visitors Who Visit for Multiple Consecutive Days:
When visiting for multiple consecutive days, proof of a negative test is required every third day (meaning testing is required on day one, day 4, and so on).
Lompoc Valley Medical Center recognizes the important role of visitors in the mental health and well-being of hospitalized patients. LVMC visitor guidelines have been revised to ensure patient support during hospitalization, with a focus on minimizing the spread of COVID-19 exposure to protect patients and staff. The following guidelines are based on current guidance from the California Department of Public Health and are in effect as of Sept. 17, 2022.
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