Visitor Information

Masking Guidelines

Aseptic masks are strong recommended for all visitors to our hospitals in Ventura and Ojai. Masks are available at hospital entrances.

Aseptic masks are required for:

Visitors to the Critical Care Unit (CCU/ICU)
Visitors to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Anyone with cold-like symptoms

For the safety of our patients, physicians, and staff, we ask that you do not visit our hospitals if you have experienced symptoms of COVID-19 in the last two days, or if you have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 10 days.

Those who have had close contact with someone with COVID-19 in the last 10 days should wear an N-95 respirator mask at all times while in our hospitals. N-95 masks are available at lobby reception or by asking a member of our security team.

Visitation Policy

To maintain a safe environment during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have temporarily revised our visitation policy. These guidelines apply to all patients within Community Memorial Hospital – Ojai and Ventura.

Patients without COVID-19 may have two healthy visitors at a time (exception: patients with suspected COVID-19 will not be permitted visitors until a negative test is received)
Visitors will be allowed entry between the hours of 8 am and 6 pm daily
Visiting hours end at 8 pm ― overnight visitation will not be allowed
Visitors are required to check in upon entry to the hospital to receive a visitor badge AND return the visitor badge upon checkout when leaving the hospital to ensure only two are present for each patient
All visitors must be 18 years or older
All visitors must have a temperature below 100 F and no signs/symptoms of COVID-19 for the past two days

Anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 10 days should not visit or accompany a patient
Visitors must clean hands frequently (using alcohol-based hand sanitizer or soap and water)
All visitors must wear additional personal protective equipment if directed to do so by nursing staff
Social distancing of at least 6 feet between persons is highly recommended
For the safety of our patients, no latex or mylar balloons are allowed on the third floor (Maternal & Children's Health Services) of Community Memorial Hospital – Ventura.

Only visitors meeting the outlined criteria and not exceeding allowed numbers will be permitted access into the facilities. All additional individuals must remain outside of the hospital. Visitors unable or unwilling to comply with these infection prevention requirements will be restricted from visiting in person and encouraged to use alternative visitation methods. Circumstances with specific caregiving needs will be handled on a case-by-case basis in consultation with nursing and the attending physician. Nursing management must approve any exception to these guidelines.

Specialty Area Guidelines Based on Current Risk Level

Adult Patients

	COVID-19 positive or suspected	COVID-19 negative
Hospitalized patients	No visitors	2 visitors at a time
Patients with physical, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities Patients with cognitive impairment	1 support person where special assistance is required 2 persons may be designated, but only 1 may be present at a time	2 support persons where special assistance is required.
Compassionate care visits	Maximum of 2 visitors allowed at a time.	Maximum of 2 visitors at a time.
Labor & Delivery	1 support person and a doula, if used. Doula must leave after delivery.	2 support persons and a Doula, if used. Doula must leave after delivery.
Mother-Baby	1 banded support person	1 banded support person plus 1 other support person. No children, including siblings.
Emergency Department	No visitors	1 support person
Outpatient procedures (Cath Lab, Surgery)	No visitors	1 support person at time of service
Health Centers	1 support person where special assistance is required	1 support person where special assistance is required

Pediatric Patients

	COVID-19 positive or suspected	COVID-19 negative
Hospitalized patients	2 parents or guardians	2 parents or guardians
NICU	2 banded individuals if cleared by Infection Prevention	2 parents or banded individuals
Emergency Department	2 parents or guardians	2 parents or guardians
Outpatient procedures (Cath Lab, Surgery)	2 parents or guardians	2 parents or guardians
Health Centers	2 parents or guardians or one parent and one sibling (maximum 2 people)	2 parents or guardians or one parent and one sibling (maximum 2 people)

Definitions

Compassionate Care Visits: Compassionate care situations refer to end-of life and or hospice care, but may include other visits to support grieving patients, or to provide religious and spiritual support. The patients care team may make compassionate exceptions when appropriate

Fully Vaccinated: Individuals are considered fully vaccinated for COVID-19 two weeks or more after they have received the second dose in a 2-dose series (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna or other vaccine authorized by the World Health Organization), or two weeks or more after they have received a single-dose vaccine (Johnson and Johnson [J&J]/Janssen).

Special assistance** is any circumstance where a patient’s care team determines that a visitor is critical to physical or emotional care.

**For assistance in determining extenuating circumstances to override the above restrictions, please contact the Nursing Director associated with the unit, or the Vice President, Patient Care/Chief Nursing Officer for guidance.

Options for Alternative Visiting

We encourage virtual visitation and phone calls to connect with loved ones while they are in the hospital. Examples include: FaceTime, Facebook Messenger, Skype, Zoom, WebEx, or other web-based video chatting platforms. Our staff are happy to assist if help is needed.

We understand the importance of family and friends in the healing process and ask that you help us minimize possible exposures during these times.

If you have any questions, please call 805-948-8170. Thank you for your cooperation and patience.

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