Mission Health on Tuesday dropped from Level 3 to Level 2 visitation, meaning patients may now have one visitor or patient advocate from 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
With Level 3, there were no visitors, except those accompanying surgery patients.
Exceptions to Level 2 restrictions will be pediatrics, NICU, laboring advocates and end of life. In those cases only, one person may remain overnight. All visitors will be screened and required to wear a mask.
There is no change in visitation policy regarding COVID-19 patients: visitors will not be allowed for COVID-19 positive patients or for patients awaiting a COVID-19 test result.
Screenings and access restrictions are in place at all Mission Health locations, regional hospitals and CarePartners.
Hospital officials urged people not to delay getting health care, saying the hospitals and facilities are safe.
