Nuvance Health has updated its visitation policy to bring back more visitors to its hospitals and facilities. Nuvance Health officials say they can expand visitation following safety guidelines because its hospitals and the surrounding communities are observing a decrease in the rate of COVID-19 infections. 

Visitors over age 18 are allowed if they meet specific requirements. Exceptions for visitors age 17 and younger may apply for patients with extenuating circumstances. 

The requirements include wearing a medical face mask, not a bandana, scarf, or any other type of face covering.  Visitors must pass screenings for COVID-19 risk factors.  Their visit will be recorded for contact tracing purposes if necessary.  Patients can have one approved visitor during their hospital stay.  The duration of a daily visit by the approved visitor is limited to two hours.

Exceptions apply for patients under age 21, maternity patients, and for patients with extenuating circumstances.