MetroWest Medical Changes Visiting Policy On Christmas Eve

FRAMINGHAM – MetroWest Medical Center, including Framingham Union Hospital, changed its visitors’ policy today, December 24.

“Due to the current COVID-19 conditions, we are revising our hospital visitation to further support your safety,” announced the Tenet Health owed Center effective today December 24.

1. Permitted Visitation:
   • Non-COVID-19 positive patients only
   • Adult visitors only (+18 years if age)
   • Compliance with Visitor Guidelines Required (below)
2. Restricted Visitation:
   • Patients with COVID-19 or Suspected COVID-19 Positive Patients
   • Virtual visitation only

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Conditions of Visitation & Guidelines

1. Visitation is permitted during hospital visiting hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
2. One adult visitor permitted for one hour per day per patient
3. Visitors must:
   • Schedule their visit with the patient care unit
   • Check-in at the Main Hospital Lobby or ED Reception Desk
   • Wear a face mask at all times
   • Perform hand hygiene upon entering and exiting the hospital and patient rooms
   • Remain in the patient’s room at all times
   • No eating food or drinking in the patient’s room
   • If requested to leave the patient’s room for any reason, visitor must wait outside
   • Exceptions may apply to specific circumstances.

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