LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- In response to COVID-19 hospitalizations and case counts, Ochsner Lafayette General is restricting their visitor policy, effective Dec. 28.
In addition to the restricted visitation hours, which are listed below, the hospital also strictly enforces masking for all employees, patients, and guests. Those unwilling to comply will be asked to leave -- no exceptions.
Children under two years of age are excluded from masking requirements. Children visitors must be accompanied by an adult and always remain in the patient’s room. Visitors are to maintain social distancing at all times, including in waiting rooms, cafeterias, and other shared areas.
This policy affects all employees and visitors regardless of vaccination status in accordance with the requirements set by the Louisiana Department of Health.
Non-COVID Patient Type
*Asymptomatic Visitors will have armband with date/sticker
Surgery Patients
One (1) visitor* at a time per patient who may or may not be able to wait in waiting areas due to social distancing limitationsVisitor should leave phone # to be contacted if waiting elsewhereMinor patients will be allowed to have both parents/legal guardians accompany them
Inpatient Units including Mother/Baby
COVID-19 Negative: Two (2) visitors* per patient per day, One (1) visitor* allowed to remain overnightCOVID-19 Positive: One (1) visitor* per day between the 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Visitors must remain in patient room at all times
ED patients
One (1) visitor* at a time per patient who may or may not be able to wait in waiting areas due to social distancing limitationsVisitor should leave phone # to be contacted if waiting in carMinor patients will be allowed to have both parents/legal guardians accompany them
Labor/ Delivery
Two (2) visitors* at a time per patientOne (1) visitor* allowed to remain overnightOne certified midwife or doula may be present during labor
Pediatrics
COVID-19 Negative: Two (2) visitors* at a time per patient, allowed to remain overnightCOVID-19 Positive: One (1) visitor* per day between the 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Visitors must remain in patient room at all times
NICU
Two (2) visitors* at a time per patientNo visitors are allowed during the following hours: 6-8 a.m., 10-11 a.m. and 6-8 p.m.
ICU
Two (2) visitors* at a time per patient allowed only during ICU visiting hours.ICU visiting hours are 9-10 a.m., 1-2 p.m. and 5-6 p.m. only
Clinics/Outpatients/Urgent Care Centers/Lab/Diagnostics
One (1) visitor* at a time per patient who may or may not be able to wait in waiting areas due to social distancing limitations
COVID-19 Patients
One (1) visitor* at a time per patient allowed between 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.For COVID-positive patients in the ICU, two (2) visitors* will be allowed during ICU visiting hours only.ICU visiting hours are 9-10 a.m., 1-2 p.m. and 5-6 p.m. only.Visitors must remain in the patient’s room at all times, wearing appropriate PPE, which will be provided to you.Exceptions will be made for end of life.
