Ascension Wisconsin is implementing temporary visitor restrictions to minimize the spread of diseases, specifically viral respiratory infections including COVID-19.
"Our goal is to protect our associates and those we are privileged to serve by limiting possible exposure to Novel Coronavirus and directing people to the right level of care," says an Ascension Wisconsin spokesperson.
Ascension Wisconsin's current visitation policy includes the following:
- Restricting visitors who have flu-like symptoms and/or cough, fever, and/or shortness of breath, runny nose/nasal congestion, or sore throat
- Limiting visits to two visitors per patient at any given time
- Visits from children under age 14 will be at the discretion of patients and clinicians involved in their care
- Per guidance from the CDC, we are restricting visitors who have returned from a country within the past 14 days that the CDC has designated as Level 3 Warning or Level 2 for Novel Coronavirus
"We appreciate the cooperation of our visitors, patients, associates and providers to support our infection control efforts and help minimize the spread of respiratory infections and COVID-19," the spokesperson said.
Help is also available for urgent care visits that don't require the patient to leave their home. Ascension Online Care offers visits with a doctor 24/7 from work, travel or home. Use code HOME for a discounted $20 visit. Download the app here. It's available in all 50 states, and no insurance is required.