ProHealth Care revises visitation policy for Waukesha, Oconomowoc hospitals

(CBS 58) -- ProHealth Care is revising its visitation policy at ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital and ProHealth Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to a press release, most visitation has been suspended.

The following exceptions will be in place under the new policy:

• Pre-surgery: One visitor permitted
• Labor and delivery: One spouse or companion
• Neonatal intensive care: Two parents or guardians
• Emergency departments: One parent or guardian for patients younger than 18.
• Patients with disabilities or dementia: One companion
• Discharge from the hospital: One companion to hear discharge instructions
• Patients at the end of life: Up to three visitors allowed

No visitors will be allowed for patients who have COVID-19 or are suspected of having the infection.

Visitors will undergo health screenings at the hospital entries.