Changes to Services and Visitation Policy
at Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus
Safety is our commitment to you — please don’t delay your health care.
Effective April 1, 2024
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Adult Inpatient unit, visitation at bedside is limited to (2) visitors at a time during visiting hours 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Intensive Care Unit/Critical Care Unit (Non-COVID) visitation at bedside is limited to (2) visitors at a time during visiting hours 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Outpatients may be accompanied by (2) support persons, who may be directed to an alternate waiting area to ensure physical distancing.
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Same Day Surgery or Medical Day Stay patients can have (2) visitors accompany them to the surgical prep area. It is recommended that the visitor leave during the procedure and rejoin the patient for the discharge process. Pediatric surgical patients are limited to parents or guardians. (max of (2) people).
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Non-COVID Emergency Department visitation at bedside is limited to (2) visitors at the bedside.
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Visitors under 12 years of age will not be permitted. Visitors age 12 to 18 must be accompanied by an adult and are considered the 2nd visitor.
Effective April 1, 2024, masking is optional at all RWJBarnabas Health locations for staff, providers, patients, visitors, volunteers and vendors.
Please note:
- Masking may still be required for certain patients on standard infection prevention protocols, and/or on units responsible for the care of vulnerable patients at the determination of each site.
- Masks continue to be available to staff, providers, patients, visitors, volunteers and vendors in our facilities.
- Masking is requested of all patients who present with respiratory symptoms, if tolerated, as well as all staff members and providers caring for them.
- Should a patient request their caregivers wear a mask, staff and providers are expected to comply.
Safety Measures
All visitors are expected to adhere to the following safety protocols:
- Clean your hands before and after your visit.
- Be aware of maintaining physical distancing.
