Patients & Visitors
Current Visitor Guidelines
Beginning Friday, August 21, East Georgia Regional Medical Center modified its visitation policy to allow one screened visitor or support person per patient. Only well, essential visitors such as immediate family, partner or significant other ages 18 and older may visit patients. The limit of visitors is one at a time. All visitors must pass a health screening upon entering the facility. No one should visit a patient if they have come into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 14 days.
The number of entrances to the hospital remains limited. All visitors for patients should enter the hospital through the outpatient entrance Monday – Friday between 5:30 a.m. – 7 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday between 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.. After hours, visitors must enter through the emergency department entrance. Those visiting patients in the women’s pavilion may enter at that entrance, and must also pass a health screening upon arrival.
Patients diagnosed with COVID-19 or who are under investigation may not have visitors. We do encourage you to use electronic communication for “virtual visitation” such as FaceTime and Skype.
Visitors without masks will not be allowed to enter the facility. Visitors will be required to wear a mask or face covering at all times and will not be allowed to remain in the hospital without one.
Proper infection prevention practices, including hand washing/sanitizing and social distancing, must be followed by all visitors.
All of the above items are for your safety and to mitigate risks for you, our patients, and our staff members. We appreciate your understanding and compliance.
At East Georgia Regional 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.
Learn more about what to expect during your stay by downloading our patient guide.