KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Bronson Healthcare has updated its visitor guidelines in response to a spike in Michigan COVID-19 cases.
Beginning Thursday, November 19 at 7:00 a.m., Bronson will no longer allow visitors except under certain circumstances.
“We know this is difficult for patients and families, but it is necessary at this time,” Bronson officials said in a written statement. “We will continue to actively monitor the situation with a goal of reinstating expanded visitation as soon as it is safe to do so.”
According to the Bronson website, visitors are not allowed unless under the following exceptions:
- Visitors must be the same throughout the duration of the patient’s stay.
- All visitors are required to wear a mask throughout their visit.
- Visitors will be screened upon entry for symptoms of COVID-19.
- Visitors should limit travel through hospital to essential needs only, staying in the patient’s room and avoiding use of public common spaces (exception: cafeteria, restrooms)
- Exceptions are only allowed for non-COVID patients. (Pediatric COVID-19 patients can have two (2) adult visitors that are parents, legal guardians, or their designees, must be the same throughout the patient stay).
- No visitors allowed for suspected or positive COVID-19 patients.
Additional exceptions are made under each department within the hospital. Residents can review all changes at the Bronson Visitor Guidelines page here.
