Samaritan Announces Changes to Visitation

Published on: June 26, 2023

Watertown, NY – Samaritan recognizes the benefits to our patients through visitation. With the decrease in COVID-19 cases in the community, we have increased the opportunities for visitation to those who are inpatients of the hospital.  

As of Monday, June 26, 2023, most inpatients (patients admitted) at Samaritan Medical Center may have two (2) visitors present at a time during designated visiting hours, and there is no limit to the number of total visitors per day.

Our intensive care unit will now have visiting hours from noon – 8 p.m. to allow for more personalized patient care each morning with our providers.

For health and safety purposes, all visitors must be in good health. Inpatient visitors will need to show a driver’s license or other government-issued photo ID at the time of visit. Most visitation is restricted to those 12 years of age or older. A parent or guardian must accompany visitors under the age of 18. Masks are required in certain cases and visitors will be made aware if masks are required, as well as proper hand-washing throughout the visit.

Support persons in our Emergency Department and outpatient services has not changed.

Please review our policy online in its entirety at samaritanhealth.com/visitation.

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