Visitation Restriction Policy
On October 5, hospitals in the Dayton region collectively implemented visitation restrictions as a precautionary measure for the 2009 – 2010 flu season. These restrictions include:
- No visitation by anyone who is ill with any respiratory symptoms including coughing, fever, chills, headache, vomiting, sore throat, muscle aches or diarrhea.
- No visitation by anyone under age 14 even if they have received the seasonal flu vaccine or receive the H1N1 vaccine when it becomes available.
Hospitals will continue to monitor the presence of seasonal and H1N1 flu viruses and reserve the right to implement additional restrictions should the health and safety of patients determine that such action is necessary.
For more information on the hospital visitation policy, please see the following links:
- Press Release: This press release from October 1st provides background information and details of the policy.
- Question and Answers: This page answers specific questions regarding the policy and its effects on patients, hospitals and families.