Due to COVID activity in Fulton County, FCHC has updated our visitation policy which is as follows:

In-patient visiting hours are 8:00am to 6:30pm daily.

• Two (2) visitors at a time are allowed throughout the patients stay 

Surgery/Procedures:

• Two visitors/companion
• Remain in designated areas and follow staff instructions

Obstetrics:

• Two visitors/companion
• Siblings with prior arrangement
• Nursery – Birth Parent plus one additional person

Emergency Department:

• Two designated visitors will be allowed back in the exam rooms for both adult and pediatric patients
• If patient is COVID positive the patient’s care team will discuss options and appropriateness for visitors at that time.
• ER waiting room is open while maintaining social distancing.
• If patient is COVID positive the patient’s care team will discuss options and appropriateness for visitors at that time.
• ER waiting room is open while maintaining social distancing.

Out-Patient services:

• Two companions may accompany patient to appointment

Behavioral Health:

• Two visitors at a time
• Visitors must be approved by the Social Services department (weekend visitors-approved by nurse)
• Each patient or their designee complete a visitor approval form which identifies the visitor’s name, relationship, and contact information.

Limited visitation policy includes FCHC Employees that have family members who are in the hospital.

Exceptions may be given for visitors of patients who are at the end-of-life. Discuss with nursing staff.

NOTE: All staff, patients and visitors must remain vigilant in wearing masks, performing hand hygiene, and maintaining social distancing to protect each other from COVID during this time. Together we will get thorough these challenging times.

To view the complete policy click here.