GRMC to discontinue mask mandate and revised visitation

DEDEDO, Guam—Guam Regional Medical City discontinued its mask mandate and returned to its regular visitation guidelines effective last Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024.

GRMC advises that individuals with symptoms such as cough, runny nose, shortness of breath, fever, congestion, or sore throat should avoid non-essential visitation due to the increased potential of spreading respiratory illnesses to others. Patients and visitors presenting with cough, runny nose, shortness of breath, fever, congestion, or sore throat will be required to wear a mask. Disposable masks will be available upon entry into the hospital.

The following information reflects GRM’S regular Visitation Guidelines.

UNDERAGED VISITORS

Visitors under the age of 12 are not permitted, except for Comfort Care patients. Please be advised that children under the age of 12 visiting Comfort Care patients, as well as visitors for any level of care under 18, must be supervised by an adult (18 years of age or older).

COVID-19 PATIENTS

All COVID-19 positive patients are still not permitted any visitors, except for pediatric patients in the Emergency Department, where one parent/guardian may be present.

MED-SURGICAL/TELEMENTRY

Patients are allowed up to two (2) visitors between 9am and 9pm daily.

INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

Patients are allowed up to four (4) visitors every hour from 9am-10am, 10am-11am, 1pm-2pm; 2pm-3pm; 8pm-9pm. No visitors will be permitted from 11am to 1pm and from 3pm to 8pm. No switching will be permitted regardless of level of care.

APPOINTMENTS AND PROCEDURES (without hospital stay)

Outpatients are allowed one (1) adult companion (18 years or older).

EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Patients in the Emergency Department are allowed one (1) visitor. Switching will be allowed. Pediatric patients, both COVID-19 positive and negative, must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

COMFORT CARE

Patients in Comfort Care are allowed up to five (5) visitors between 9am and 9pm daily. All visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

MORGUE

There is no limit of visitors for viewings in the morgue. However, visitation is limited to two (2) hours.

GRMC strongly encourages continuing proper hygiene practices and vigilance in the spread of COVID-19. We thank the community for their cooperation and support as we navigate the evolving conditions of the island community. (PR)