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Anticipated Start: Monday, Jan. 3, 2022 | As a safety precaution during the current surge in COVID-19 cases, UVA Health is anticipated to increase visitor restrictions beginning at 9 p.m. on Jan. 3. Under the new restrictions, visitors will only be allowed in UVA Health facilities by exception. Groups that will be allowed to have visitors include patients with a disability (one visitor 24/7) and pediatric patients (one designated visitor except in restricted areas such as the OR). Standard exceptions include patients at the end of life who may have two designated visitors 24/7.

Visitation restrictions will include the following measures that are currently in effect:

• All visitors will be screened prior to building entry and must be free of contagious disease symptoms such as COVID-19 and be COVID-19 negative.
• Visitors must wear a mask at all times within UVA Health buildings, including at the bedside and in clinic exam rooms. Visitors are encouraged to bring a mask from home or one will be given during the screening process. See this link for more information if a visitor refuses to wear a mask.
• Visitors must be at least 18 years old.
• UVA Health team members can serve either as a designated visitor or as an additional visitor over the current limit. Team members must follow all visitor requirements such as stopping at the Information Desk for a visitor pass.

A summary of visitation restrictions for each patient area and updated patient education information are being prepared now and will be posted this week. Look for links to this information in leadership messages and in the Wednesday edition of the UVA Health Update.