Visiting Hours and Masking Policy

Central Carolina Hospital provides patient and family-centered care by recommending visitation schedules that are appropriate to the level of care. General visiting may occur throughout the day until 8:30 p.m.

Visitor Policy

Updated Visitor Policy (4/2022)

Admitted Patients:

• Two well visitors per eligible patient at a time. Visitors can rotate one at a time. Visitation for inpatients is from 9 am - 8:30 pm daily, with the exception of labor and delivery and the ICU.
• ICU visitation: Two well visitors from 12 - 6 pm daily or at the discretion of staff.

Labor and Delivery/Postpartum:

• Laboring mothers may designate two support people to stay with them during labor and delivery. If a doula is present, they count as one person.
• Postpartum patients may have two well visitors at a time, including one designated support person who stays with the mother for her length of stay.

Outpatient Procedures:

Outpatient surgery, catheterization lab or gastrointestinal lab patients may have one approved companion that must wear a mask at all times. For imaging, rehab, wound care and other outpatient procedures, you may bring a companion.

Emergency Department:

Emergency Department visitation remains at the discretion of the provider or charge nurse. Exceptions will be made for pediatric patients, patients who need special assistance or for end-of-life patients.

Clergy:

Clergy members are welcome in addition to a patient’s one well visitor. Volunteer clergy members who have completed orientation may visit patients 24/7 with their ID badge. Other clergy members may visit outside of regular business hours as requested for end-of-life care (must come through the Emergency Department entrance for after-hours screening).

Masking Policy

Updated Masking Policy (3/2023)

Effective March 30, 2023, masks are OPTIONAL in non-patient-care areas.

Masks are NO LONGER REQUIRED in areas where patients are not present for or receiving care, including:

• Administrative areas, offices and bathrooms
• Cafeterias and eating spaces
• Common gathering areas, lounges and hallways
• Meeting rooms, break rooms and conference rooms
• Nurses’ stations and charting rooms

Masking continues to be required in clinical areas, including:

• Inpatient Care Units
• Hallways in care areas where patients are present
• Patient Rooms
• Clinical Waiting Rooms
• Clinical Exam Rooms

Masks are required if…
• You have the flu or flu-like symptoms, or respiratory symptoms of COVID or RSV --- even if you are COVID negative
• You have been in close contact with someone with flu, COVID or RSV symptoms

PLEASE NOTE: Our staff will continue to be masked at ALL TIMES when in direct contact with patients.

When in doubt, please wear a mask!

CCH's commitment to safety and quality care guides these decisions. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we continue to navigate this time together.