An upstate New York Hospital has announced that they are implementing temporary visitation restrictions to protect patients and staff.
If you currently have a family member or friend who is receiving care and staying at the Glens Falls Hospital in Glens Falls, New York be aware that the hospital has just announced that they have changed its visitation policy for anyone planning to visit the hospital.
Glens Falls, NY Hospital Changes Visitation Policy
The hospital located at 100 Park St, Glens Falls, NY announced on social media that it has put temporary visitation restrictions in place and will only allow visitors over the age of 18 and will limit entrances according to WRGB. The temporary restrictions are being put in place to protect all current patients and hospital staff as seasonal respiratory viruses circulate.
Glens Falls Hospital is part of the Greater Albany Med Health System, which includes other upstate New York hospitals including Albany Medical Center, Columbia Memorial Health, and Saratoga Hospital. The visitation policy at each hospital in the Greater Albany Med Health System varies with its website stating that the Glens Falls Hospital is requiring every visitor to be 12 and older so if you are visiting we would recommend contacting the hospital before you go if you have anyone under 18 with you.
Visitation Policies at Upstate New York Hospitals
Albany Medical Center, and Columbia Memorial Health hospitals will not allow anyone to visit if they have any respiratory or flu-like symptoms (fever, sore throat, cough, shortness of breath) so if you are sick plan to skip your visit.
Visitation Policies at Hudson Valley Hospitals
Vassar Brother Medical Center and Northern Dutchess are part of Nuvance Health and follow the same policy and require visitors to be age 12 and older if they meet specific requirements for approved visitation and are accompanied by an adult. Visitors are also required to show a government-issued photo ID (examples: driver’s license, passport) to check-in. Visitors with any cold or flu symptoms will be required to go home for the safety of hospital patients and staff…