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May 28, 2021

Additional Visitation at UVA Health Facilities Beginning June 1

The exterior of the hospital expansion at UVA Health University Medical Center.

Beginning Tuesday, June 1, UVA Health will permit additional visitation to its inpatient units, emergency department, outpatient clinics and procedural areas. 

All visitors:

  • Will be screened for COVID-19 and must be symptom-free and COVID-19 negative before entering UVA Health facilities. 
  • Must wear a mask at all times, including at patients’ bedsides.
  • Must be 18 or older.

The updated policies:

  • Inpatient units: Patients may have two visitors at the bedside. One designated Care Partner may stay in the room overnight.
  • Procedural areas: Patients may have two visitors. 
  • Emergency Department: Patients may have two visitors. 
  • Outpatient clinics: Patients may have one visitor. 
  • Transitional Care Hospital: Patients may have two visitors at the bedside between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. One designated Care Partner may stay in the room overnight.

There are some exceptions to these visitation policies, including:

  • Patients at the end of life: Two visitors may visit 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 
  • Mothers in labor: Two visitors may visit 24 hours a day, seven days a week.    
  • Clergy visiting inpatients: Clergy may be an additional visitor over the limit of two visitors.
  • Patients under investigation for COVID-19, or COVID-19-positive patients: Visitors will not be permitted except for patients at the end of life; for pediatric patients; or if necessary for the safety or well-being of a patient with cognitive, behavioral or other special needs.

Questions?

Anyone with questions is asked to call ahead to 434.924.0000.

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