Visitation Policies
The hospital’s main doors are open to the public from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Surgery and obstetrics patients, please continue to check in at the Emergency Room.
Visitor Policy
As of May 11, 2023
After 8 p.m. the main doors are locked. Visitation is still open, those
who visit after 8 p.m. will need access through the emergency department
doors. MHSC requests that visitors after 8 pm inform the emergency department
clerks of intended destination.
Patients are allowed to have visitors, except for
COVID-19 positive patients who will not be allowed to have visitors. Please see below.
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If you are sneezing, coughing or have allergy symptoms, please wear a mask
and please inform the hospital or clinic receptionist.
- All visitors going to the Nursery, Dialysis or Cancer Center, must wear
a mask at all times.
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The Dialysis and the Oncology centers will continue with restricted visitation. These restrictions will
be at the discretion of the respective department and patient need.
If a visitor does not abide by these guidelines, they may be instructed
to leave the facility, and may be escorted out by MHSC Security if needed*
Face masks
Masks are to be worn when:
- Showing any signs or symptoms of respiratory illness, including allergy symptoms
- Performing direct care of a patient who is choosing to wear a mask, or
interacting with a visitor who is choosing to wear a mask
- In Sweetwater Regional Cancer Center and Sweetwater Dialysis Center
- When isolation precautions require the use of a mask
No potted plants allowed
Potted plants or latex balloons will not be delivered to patients or staff
in patient care areas. If delivered, they will either be turned away or
left with the Emergency Room door monitor for the patient or staff member
to pick up on their way out of the building.
We apologize for the inconvenience. If you have questions, call Infection
Prevention Director Noreen Hove at 307-352-8561.