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Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center Institutes New Masking, Visitation Policy Due to Omicron Surge

By Connect-Bridgeport Staff on January 17, 2022

FROM THE LOUIS A JOHNSON VA MEDICAL CENTER FACEBOOK PAGE
 
In response to the Omicron variant surge of COVID-19, this virus’ very significant increase in transmissibility, and the rising community transmission, the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center will be instituting new masking and visitation procedures.
 
Beginning on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, the only approved masks will be medical-grade, N95 or KN95 masks.  Cloth masks, Gators, scarves, Neckerchiefs, and all cloth masks without N95 or equivalent filtration will be prohibited.
 
Inpatient visitation will be restricted to patients whose death is imminent and is limited to two visitors at a time.  Outpatient visitors will be limited to one adult essential companion if the patient must have someone to understand the treatment plan or assist with the patient’s care.  In both cases, the visitor must be 18 years or older, pass screening and must comply with masking requirements.  Alternatives to face-to-face visitation can be offered and accomplished through telephone and virtual methods.
 
The updated masking and visitation policy is in effect at all Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center properties, including the main facility and all community-based outpatient clinics.  If a mask is found to be non-compliant, a compliant mask will be provided.

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