Temporary Visitor Restrictions in Effect
for Visitors to Lincoln Memorial Hospital to Help Prevent Spread of
Respiratory Illnesses
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[December 01, 2022]
Memorial Health is implementing temporary visitor
restrictions at its five hospitals to curb the spread of respiratory
illnesses.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recommended temporary
visitor restrictions due to a statewide increase in respiratory illness
including COVID-19, influenza and RSV. The restrictions will apply at
all five Memorial Health hospitals: Decatur Memorial Hospital,
Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Springfield
Memorial Hospital and Taylorville Memorial Hospital. The restrictions
will not apply to outpatient Memorial Care locations, including urgent
or primary care and laboratory or imaging appointments.
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For the safety of patients and
their families as well as Memorial Health colleagues, Memorial
Health requires that hospital visits be limited to two visitors
per patient at one time, and that all visitors be 18 years of
age or older and show no signs of illness.
To help prevent the spread of
respiratory illnesses, people should cover their mouth especially
when coughing or sneezing; wash hands frequently; receive all
recommended vaccinations; and wear a mask around others.
Most people who suffer from respiratory illness recover completely
in one to two weeks, but some people develop serious and potentially
life-threatening medical complications, according to the IDPH.
For additional information about respiratory illnesses, including
symptoms and prevention, visit the CDC website, CDC.gov.
[Angie Muhs] |