Visitors
Come on in.
We believe that having loved ones nearby lifts spirits, brightens moods and improves healing. However, there are a few things to consider when coming by to say hello.
Visiting Policy Updated July 18, 2023
All visitors
- Masks are welcomed and recommended, but not required.
- Please do not visit an inpatient or nursing home resident if you are experiencing fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, and other COVID/flu-related illness.
- If patient safety is being compromised, the staff may end the visit at any time.
Emergency Department
- If multiple visitors arrive with the patient, please appoint one person as the representative to receive the necessary communication from the ER staff. We will take every effort to communicate with you while we care for your loved one.
Red Bud Regional Hospital will continue to adhere to infection control practices and social distancing guidelines when applicable for patient and healthcare professionals’ safety and to promote wellness in our facility. We understand that these guidelines can feel burdensome and inconvenient.
Our top priority is keeping our patients, visitors and employees safe. We appreciate your compliance with these updated guidelines and we look forward to welcoming you back into our facility.
Med/Surg unit: visiting hours 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. daily
- We ask that no one under the age of 16 visit unless pre-approval is provided. This will be reviewed based on the patient’s request and the patient’s clinical situation.
- Visitors requesting to see a COVID-positive patient will require pre-approval to ensure all safety measures are in place. Please call ahead to (618) 282-5139 to request this visit.
- See section “All Visitors”
Surgery
- One visitor is allowed per patient.
- Visitor will be screened for COVID at time of entry and can be denied entry based on the screening results.
Long Term Care (nursing home/Care Center) –
Effective November 1, 2022
- See section “All Visitors”
We understand that these rules can feel burdensome and inconvenient. Our top priority is keeping our patients, visitors and employees safe. We appreciate your compliance with these guidelines, and we look forward to welcoming you back into our building.