Sanford changing visitor policy in response to COVID-19
March 26, 2020
Sanford Health is limiting nearly all visitors in its hospitals beginning March 27 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Visitors will no longer be allowed in Sanford hospitals with the following exceptions:
- For births, NICU, pediatrics: One pre-determined visitor allowed daily.
- End of life: Determined on a case-by-case basis.
- End of life COVID-19 patient: One pre-determined visitor allowed daily. Visitor must follow protective measures, including masking and self-quarantine for 14 days following visit.
For Sanford clinic visits and outpatient appointments, patients should not bring a guest unless the patient is a minor or the patient is an adult in need of assistance.
Patients with COVID-19 symptoms should call their regular health care provider. Do not come in person to the clinic in order to protect staff and other patients. As a reminder, those symptoms include fever, cough and shortness of breath.