Important Information About Visitation Guidelines

at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Effective December 16, 2024

The safety and well-being of our patients, visitors and staff is our number one priority. Please be aware of the following guidelines before visiting one of our hospitals or health care facilities.

Unless noted, two (2) visitors at a time are permitted for all units between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. All visitors must be 18 years of age or older, except for siblings in Pediatrics/Post-partum/PICU. Guests should not visit if they are sick.

• Labor and Delivery: Two (2) designated visitors which includes one birth partner; in addition to the birth partner, a doula (entire admission) or other designated individual is also permitted.
• Post-partum/Mother-Baby: Two (2) visitors at a time, in addition to the birth partner. Siblings are permitted during visiting hours. Maximum of four people in the room, including two parents.
• Pediatrics/PICU: Two (2) parents or guardians allowed anytime; siblings are permitted during visiting hours. Maximum of four visitors in the room, including two parents.
• NICU: Two (2) parents or guardians allowed anytime; Siblings 4 years or older are permitted during visiting hours. Maximum of four designated people.
• CTICU: Visiting by appointment between the hours of 11:00 am – 1:00 pm and 5:00 - 7:00 pm.
• Surgery/Procedures: Two (2) visitors are allowed until the patient is taken to the pre-op area. Two visitors are allowed when patient is in recovery and preparing for discharge.
• COVID-19 Positive Inpatients: The visitors must stop at the nurse’s station for instruction about Personal Protective Equipment prior to entering the patient's room.

We will accommodate all visitation in compliance with Department of Health and Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines.

Extenuating circumstances to the temporary guidelines and individual requests will always be considered based on the best interest and needs of the individual patient.

Visitation Guidelines

Reglas para Visitantes (En español)

Please help us stop the spread of contagious respiratory illness. Please defer your visit to another day:

1. If you have a fever or have felt feverish in the last 24 hours or are experiencing COVID-19 or flu-like symptoms. Possible symptoms include, but are not limited to:
   • Fever or chills
   • Cough
   • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
   • Fatigue
   • Muscle or body aches
   • Headache
   • New loss of taste or smell
   • Sore throat
   • Congestion or runny nose
   • Nausea or vomiting
   • Diarrhea
2. If you have been diagnosed with COVID-19 (or another contagious respiratory illness, such as influenza or RSV) within the last 10 days.
3. If you have had close contact with someone with COVID-19 infection (or another contagious respiratory illness) in the last 10 days and cannot wear a mask — even if you are asymptomatic.

When visiting our facilities, all visitors are expected to adhere to the following safety recommendations:

• Wear an appropriate face mask. We will offer you a new mask for source control or may ask you to replace your own mask with a hospital-supplied mask.
• Clean your hands before and after your visit.
• Maintain physical distance.

If an individual is permitted to visit a COVID-19-positive patient because of extenuating circumstances or if a patient is on isolation precautions, they will be provided with and must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as recommended by the CDC. Staff will direct the visitor on the appropriate PPE. If a visitor refuses to wear a mask or other PPE as indicated, that individual will be asked to leave the facility.

Visiting Outpatient and Medical Group Facilities

Ubicaciones de Cuidados Ambulatorios y Grupos Médicos (En español)

When visiting our outpatient or Medical Group facilities:

• Masking is strongly encouraged for all providers, staff, patients, visitors and vendors at all times in the presence of patients.
• Masking is REQUIRED for all patients who present with respiratory symptoms, as well as all staff members and providers caring for them.
• Every patient has the right to request their provider(s) and/or staff wear a mask when treating them.

Upon checking in, please let a member of our team know if you are experiencing any of the following:

1. If you have a fever or have felt feverish in the last 24 hours or are experiencing COVID-19 or flu-like symptoms. Possible symptoms include, but are not limited to:
   • Fever or chills
   • Cough
   • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
   • Fatigue
   • Muscle or body aches
   • Headache
   • New loss of taste or smell
   • Sore throat
   • Congestion or runny nose
   • Nausea or vomiting
   • Diarrhea
2. If you have been diagnosed with COVID-19 (or another contagious respiratory illness, such as influenza or RSV) within the last 10 days.
3. If you have had close contact with someone with COVID-19 infection (or another contagious respiratory illness) in the last 10 days even if you are asymptomatic.

Thank you for your cooperation and your efforts to help keep our patients, staff and communities safe.

RWJBH Find Your Way – our user-friendly mobile app – helps you navigate arrival, recommends the best place to park based on the area you are visiting, and gives you turn-by-turn directions once inside.