Visitation Revised
Effective 11/24/2020
Help prevent the spread of
COVID-19
-Inpatient Units: Based on the increased spread of COVID-19 in the community, SRMC is restricting patient visitation to the inpatient units indefinitely. A visitation exception will be considered for special circumstances, such as end of life situations or those who are essential to the well-being and care of patients, i.e. those with significant physical or mental disabilities.
-Outpatient Services and Emergency Department: Patients arriving at SRMC for outpatient testing or procedures (including patients coming to the Emergency Department) may have one support person with them while they are in the facility.
SRMC is taking these necessary precautions to protect our patients and staff; and our visitation policies are updated to reflect national, state and regional efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19.
►ACCESS TO MEDICAL RECORDS OR PATIENT ACCOUNTING?
People who need access to their medical records or reach patient accounting can enter through the Parking Deck, Walkway or Emergency Department and will be taken to a restricted area, accessible from 7:30 a.m. –5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. During the weekends, limited access to medical records will also be available. All people entering the building will be screened for respiratory illness symptoms and travel or exposure history upon entry.
►HOW SRMC IS KEEPING PATIENTS SAFE
Universal Health Screening: Patients and staff undergo a health screening upon arrival which includes a thermal body temperature and screening questions to determine potential exposure to COVID-19.
Face Coverings: SRMC requires all patients and staff to wear a face covering or mask while they are in the facility. SRMC will provide a face covering for those who do not have one.
Frequent Sanitization: All patient care areas, waiting areas and high-touch surfaces are frequently sanitized and disinfected to help ensure a safe environment for our patients and staff. SRMC’s facility teams are putting in extra time, work and important measures to maximize cleanliness and minimize the risk of exposure to any illness.
Social Distancing: Waiting areas and public spaces have been reconfigured to promote social distancing.
Designated Entrances: All patients are to enter through 3, designated entrances: the Emergency Department, Parking Deck Garage or Bridge Walkway. These entrances are open as follows:
- Emergency Department: Open 24/7
- Parking Deck Garage: Weekdays 5:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.,
Weekends 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. - Bridge Walkway: Weekdays 6 a.m. - 4 p.m.
For More Information about COVID-19, click here to access the most recent info from the CDC website.
►WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS
- Salem Regional Medical Center provides free, wireless internet access in most patient rooms and areas throughout the hospital.
- The internet can be accessed with a properly configured wireless device by going to the device’s Wi-Fi settings page and clicking on “SalemGuest.” Please note that gaming sites and streaming media are blocked on “SalemGuest.”
►Chapel
A non-denominational Chapel, located on the hospital’s ground floor, is open 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week and offers a private setting for patients and visitors.
►CAFETERIA & DINING
Learn more about dining options at Salem Regional Medical Center.
►Sending Mail, Flowers and Balloons*
*Due to visitor restrictions as a precaution against the spread of the coronavirus, this service is not available at this time.
- Mail, flowers and balloons are delivered daily to inpatients. Family and friends should address deliveries to:
Patient's First and Last Name
Room Number (if known)
Salem Regional Medical Center
1995 East State Street
Salem, Ohio 44460
- Mail received after a patient’s discharge will be forwarded to the patient’s home address.
- Due to allergic reactions that may be caused by latex balloons and products, only mylar balloons will be accepted for delivery to the hospital.
- Flowers and other gift items may be purchased at the Look Nook Gift Shop, located on SRMC's ground floor concourse.
