H1N1 Information and Visitor Restrictions
Visitor Restrictions
Longmont United Hospital has instituted the visitor restriction guidelines recommended by the Colorado Department of Health and Environment.
"Our number one priority at Longmont United Hospital is the safety and health of our patients," said Nancy Driscoll, Vice-President of Patient Care Services. "Our intent is to not inconvenience the community and we appreciate the cooperation of all visitors."
Visitor Restrictions – effective October 15, 2009
Longmont United Hospital has instituted the visitor restriction guidelines recommended by the Colorado Department of Health and Environment. Longmont United Hospital current visitor restrictions:
- Visitors under the age of 12 years will not be allowed to enter the hospital.
- The number of visitors per patient will be limited to four (4) at any one time. Waiting areas are available on each floor and the lobbies.
- Any visitor who is experiencing flu-like symptoms will not be allowed to enter the hospital. If you have the following flu-like symptoms, DO NOT ENTER the hospital:
| fever* |
| chills |
| cough |
| fatigue |
| sore throat |
|
| headache |
| runny or stuffy nose |
| body aches |
| diarrhea |
| vomiting |
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| *Note: Not everyone with the flu will have a fever. |
- All visitors should follow proper hand hygiene and isolation precautions as directed by staff.
Restricciones para Visitantes
Efectivo Octubre 15, 2009
Para proteger la seguridad y salud de nuestros pacientes
las siguientes medidas serán implementadas.
- A visitantes menores de 12 años no se les permitirá la entrada al hospital.
- El número de visitantes será limitado a 4 personas en un mismo tiempo. Hay áreas de espera disponibles en cada piso y en la antesala del hospital.
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No se le permitirá la entrada al hospital a cualquier visitante que presente síntomas de gripe. Si tiene cualquiera de estos síntomas, NO ENTRE al hospital.
| Fiebre |
| Dolor de cabeza |
| Escalofríos |
| Secreción o congestión nasal |
| Tos |
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| Dolores en el cuerpo |
| Cansancio |
| Diarrea |
| Dolor de garganta |
| Vómito |
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| *Nota: No todas las personas con gripe tienen fiebre. |
- Todos los visitantes deben seguir la higiene de manos apropiada y las precauciones de aislamiento como sea dirigido por el personal.