Flu prompts changes at HMHP facilities

Due to the increase in the number of influenza cases in our area, Humility of Mary Health Partners is implementing four basic public health guidelines at all facilities to protect patients, residents, their families and caregivers.

-- If you do not feel well, do not come to the hospital to visit someone. Call them or send them a card – they will understand. You run the risk of infecting your friend or family member, or our hospital staff or other patients when you visit while sick.

-- No visitors under 14 years of age will be permitted until the flu season subsides. Children are exposed to many more germs in schools and day care and can easily infect others, or catch the flu by visiting someone in the hospital with the flu.

-- We are suspending our practice of allowing one family member to stay overnight in the room with a patient until flu season subsides. Exceptions may be granted in cases of gravely ill or minor patients.

-- Waiting rooms cannot be used for overnight accommodations. Please give us the time to clean and disinfect waiting rooms each evening, and enable your family member to get the rest they need to recuperate.