Patients & Visitors
Current Patient and Visitor Guidelines
Limited Visitation
Hospital administration monitors flu activity daily. Our community is seeing an increase in respiratory illnesses: Influenza, COVID-19 and RSV activity. Those under the age of 14 and anyone exhibiting signs of illness (fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat, congestion, stomach upset) except for those seeking medical care should not visit patients at this time.
General Rules:
- Clean hands upon entering and exiting the facility.
- We strongly encourage you to wear a mask to protect yourself, the patients and others when visiting Turkey Creek Medical Center, especially if you:
- Are immunocompromised
- Have been exposed to anyone confirmed to have had COVID-19, Influenza, or RSV in the last 10 days.
- The facility reserves the right to restrict visitation at any time if the individual's presence infringes on others rights, safety or is medical or therapeutically contraindicated.
- Healthcare workers, including employees, physicians and volunteers, may not be required to wear a mask in their areas, but patients may ask members of their care team to wear masks if the patient would like them to do so.
Emergency Room:
- One visitor per patient will be allowed in the emergency department 24/7 (ages 18 and older).
- Exceptions can be made for those who are in end of life care and/or special circumstances.
Inpatient Units:
Please try to limit the number of visitors per patient to two (2), except where otherwise noted. We ask that you remain in the room with the patient and limit travel within the hospital.
Permissible Exceptions:
- Visiting a loved one for end-of-life care - unlimited throughout the day. We ask that you remain in the room with the patient and limit travel within the hospital.
Thank you for reviewing our visitation information before your visit to one of our hospitals or physician offices. Please note visitation is subject to change
At Turkey Creek Medical Center, we understand that coming to the hospital as a patient or as a loved one's support person can be a difficult, often overwhelming experience. Whether you're preparing for a hospital stay or stopping by to see friends and family, knowing where to go and what to bring will help make your visit less stressful. To make your experience easier, we want to provide you with helpful information you may need to plan your visit, such as what to expect, parking instructions, transportation and more.