Visitation Restricted at Rhode Island Hospitals, Nursing and Assisted Living Communities
Author: internet - Published 2020-11-03 06:00:00 PM - (171 Reads)Amid spiking COVID-19 cases, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is recommending that all hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living communities restrict visitation for the next 14 days, reports the Newport Buzz . During that time, RIDOH will continue to work with communities on plans and other measures to guarantee safe visitation for vulnerable populations. Department officials recommend no hospital visitations, except for people who are essential to a patient's care. Essential visitors must have no COVID-19 symptoms, and visits will only be allowed during specified blocks of time. For nursing and assisted living communities, RIDOH advises only allowing compassionate care visits for the next two weeks. Such visits include end-of-life visits and visits with loved ones in emotional distress. These recommendations are effective as of yesterday, Nov. 3.