Patients & Visitors
Current Visitor Guidance
Keeping everyone safe remains our first priority. Based on the decrease in positive COVID-19 cases in the community, we have made the following changes to our visitor restrictions, effective Wednesday, Feb. 3
In all situations:
- Face masks are required at all times.
- Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms will not be permitted to enter unless they are seeking medical care.
- All visitors are asked to practice social distancing, hand hygiene and infection prevention:
- Sanitize hands when entering the hospital and when entering or exiting patient rooms.
- Cover coughs or sneezes with elbow or a tissue and dispose of used tissues in the trash.
- Sanitize hands after coughing or sneezing.
Hospitals
- One visitor: Only one visitor at a time, per patient.
- Some Covid-19 positive patients may designate one visitor for a short visit each day. The visitor will undergo special screening and wear full PPE. Visitor must speak with patient's nurse before arriving at the hospital.
- Visiting Hours at Northwest Health - La Porte and Northwest Health - Starke: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
- Visiting Hours at Northwest Health - Porter: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily.
- Inpatient visitors: Go directly to the patient room.
- All visitors must be 18 years of age or older and will be screened upon entry.
Exceptions:
- Emergency Department: One person per patient (no visiting hour restrictions). Both parents/guardians are permitted for pediatric patients.
- Labor & Delivery: Two adult visitors per patient at a time (no visiting hour restrictions).
- Outpatient procedures/surgery: One person may accompany each patient (no visiting hour restrictions).
- Radiology and other Outpatient Diagnostics: One person may accompany each patient (no visiting hour restrictions).
- Pediatrics and NICU: Two parents/guardians may visit pediatric patients (no visiting hour restrictions).
- Compassionate care/end-of-life situations: Please speak with a member of the care team as two visitors at a time may be arranged (no visiting hour restrictions).
Urgent Care and Northwest Medical Group Locations
One visitor may accompany each patient. Two parents/guardians may accompany children. There is no longer an age restriction for visitors
We remain diligent in our fight against COVID-19. Your efforts to fight against this virus have helped make it safe for visitors to begin coming back into our organization.
At Northwest Health, we understand that coming to the hospital as a patient or as a loved one's support person can be a difficult, often overwhelming experience. Whether you’re preparing for a hospital stay or stopping by to see friends and family, knowing where to go and what to bring will help make your visit less stressful. To make your experience easier, we want to provide you with helpful information you may need to plan your visit, such as what to expect, parking instructions, transportation and more.
Please select the location nearest you for more information.
Northwest Health – La Porte
Northwest Health – Porter
Northwest Health – Starke