Centra updates visitation policy, one visitor per patient as certain facilities

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) — Centra has updated their visitation policy due to the evolving coronavirus pandemic.

Effective at 6 p.m. Friday, Centra will allow one visitor to accompany a patient. Allowed visitors:

Must be 18 years or older
Will only be allowed if they do not have COVID-19 symptoms (fever, cough, shortness of breath)
Will be screened each time they enter and will be asked a series of questions and have their temperature
checked
Must wear a mask while in any building
Should limit going in and out of care areas and buildings
Will be expected to practice social distancing
Will remain in patient rooms as congregate waiting rooms will remain closed

The following areas will remain restricted:

COVID units (unless end of life care)
Oncology units and the Centra Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center; due to highly compromised immune systems
Adult and Geriatric Psychiatric Units at VBH
Skilled Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living Facilities (Guggenheimer, The Summit, Oakwood Health and Rehab and Fairmont Crossing)

Centra is working to provide devices for video and phone calls, as well as setting up a personalized note delivery service. You may visit CentraHealth.com/coronavirus for more information on these services.