To protect our patients, their care partners, and our employees during the pandemic, Gila River Health Care has suspended patient visitation.

A parent, guardian, family member, friend, or others wishing to accompany or visit a patient at Gila River Health Care will not be allowed to do so in the following locations:

• Emergency Department

• Inpatient Unit

• Clinical Departments

Exceptions:

Special accommodations may be granted for visitors of patients:

• Patients who require assistance due to physical, mental, or age-related disability

• One parent or guardian is allowed to accompany a minor child

• One visitor or guardian is allowed if required to provide safe medical care. (e.g., Native American             interpreters)

Important Notice:

• Patient screeners will have discretion to determine the number of visitors/guardians that may be          needed to assist the disabled

• If permitted, visitors must first pass the GRHC screening process and comply with GRHC infection          control policy and wear a mask before entrance into the facility will be allowed

GRHC Emergency Department (ED) and Clinical Departments

Individuals or groups without a legitimate medical reason for being at a GRHC location, will not be allowed into the facilities and asked to leave.

THESE VISITOR GUIDELINES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME AND WILL REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.