Last updated November 30, 2022
At Sentara, the safety of our team members and patients is our highest priority. We have returned to our normal visitation policy at all Sentara facilities EXCEPT for patients who are COVID-19 positive or patients under investigation (PUI) of COVID-19.
Visitor Guidelines:
- All visitors are required to stop at reception, share a photo ID along with their destination, and receive a photo visitor badge.
- Visitors are required to wear a mask and observe social distancing guidelines while inside a Sentara facility, regardless of vaccination status. If they do not have a mask, a mask will be provided.
- Visitors will only be allowed if they do not have symptoms of respiratory infection (fever, cough, shortness of breath).
- Visitors will be required to always keep their mask on and must stay in the patient’s room. No food or drink is allowed into the clinical area.
- Visitors must wash their hands or use hand sanitizer when entering and exiting patient room.
- Please read the additional safety guidelines if visiting a COVID-19 patient or patient suspected of having COVID-19.
Visitation Policy for COVID-19 patients and PUI of COVID:
- COVID-19 positive and PUI patients will be limited to one (1) designated visitor until the patient is no longer in isolation.
- This includes Labor & Delivery/Family Maternity Center COVID-19 positive patients. Doulas are not included in the visitor count.
Visitation Policy for Labor & Delivery/ Family Maternity Center:
- Labor and Delivery: Welcoming up to three (3) visitors at a time. Doulas are not included in the visitor count.
- Mom/Baby: Recommend up to three (3) visitors at a time, siblings under the age of 12 welcome to visit with supervising adult.
- Family Maternity Center is continuing to focus on patient safety and may need to adjust visitation as appropriate.
Additional Notes
Certain Sentara facilities may have additional visitor guidelines or modifications to best meet their patient and community needs. Please check the Sentara facility you are planning to visit before your trip.