
Effective 5/23/2023
The safety of our patients, visitors, and employees remains our top concern. COVID-19 transmission in this county has decreased and our mask policy has de-escalated.
Patient and Visitor Masking:
• Masking is required around patients most vulnerable to infection.
• Masks are available. All patients and visitors are permitted and encouraged to mask if they chose.
• Patients may request hospital staff to wear masks.
• Patients and Visitors must mask if experiencing any upper respiratory symptoms – sore throat, runny nose, cough, fever, shortness of breath, and any other flu-like illness.
• Please defer non-urgent appointments or visits if you have any of the following:
- Suspected or confirmed COVID-19.
- Recent exposure, within 10 days, of someone with COVID-19.
Staff Masking:
• Masking is required in the presence of an immunocompromised patient regardless of location.
• Masks must be worn if requested by patients.
• Masks must be worn if experiencing any upper respiratory symptoms – sore throat, runny nose, cough, fever, shortness of breath, and any other flu-like illness.
• Masks must be worn per the direction of Employee Health and Infection Control post exposure or during an outbreak.
(No children permitted for visitation - must be 14 or older)
General Visiting Hours
Monday - Saturday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sunday: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Two visitors at a time, no children under the age of 14
Procedural Areas
All procedural areas are permitted two visitors that may accompany the patient
Intensive Care Unit Visiting Hours
2 visitors between 11:00 am - 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Emergency Department
One visitor may accompany the patient
3M Maternity and Post-Partum Visiting Hours
11:00 am - 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
3 Tower Surgical
One visitor may accompany the patient
Ambulatory Patients - Outpatient Services
One person may accompany the patient
VISITORS FOR SUSPECTED/CONFIRMED COVID/QUARANTINED PATIENTS:
Butler Memorial Hospital Entrance Hours:
Tower Entrance
Monday - Friday: 5:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday: 6:00 am –7:00 pm
Sunday: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Brady Entrance
Monday - Friday: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday – Use Tower Entrance
General Visiting Hours
11:00 am - 6:00 pm – two visitors at a time
VISITORS FOR SUSPECTED/CONFIRMED COVID/QUARANTINED PATIENTS:
Intensive Care Unit Visiting Hours
11:00 am - 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm – two visitors at a time
Clarion Hospital Entrance Hours:
Main Lobby Entrance
Monday through Friday: 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
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