SAFETY FIRST:
VISITOR POLICY UPDATE
MAY 29, 2020
Please check with us often as this policy may be updated as events warrant.
At Galesburg Cottage Hospital and Cottage Clinics, nothing is more important to us than your health and the health of our team. That’s why we’ve implemented some new campus access and visitor protocols. These are strictly designed to help prevent the spread any infectious diseases. We realize these directives may cause disruptions, but please understand they are meant to keep you, your family and our team members safe.
Please note the following day and time visitor restrictions for these limited patient entry points on the Cottage Campus:
- Cottage Medical Plaza - Seminary Building: Monday – Friday; 5:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Cottage Professional - Kellogg Street Building: Monday – Friday; 5:45 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Galesburg Cottage Hospital - Main Entrance at 695 N. Kellogg Street: Monday – Friday; 5:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Cottage Emergency Department - Open 24 hours a day.
Emergency Department Access:
Please observe the following requirements upon entry:
- Wear a face mask or ask the patient registrar for one.
- Observe social distancing of six feet.
- If you believe you have symptoms consistent with COVID 19, restrict yourself to the identified seating area after check in.
- Only one visitor per patient allowed.
Cottage Hospital Main Entrance:
During the normal operating hours of 5:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, please observe the following requirements upon entry:
- Wear a face mask or ask entry personnel for one.
- Allow the entry personnel to screen you for temperature, COVID 19 exposure and/or respiratory symptoms.
- Observe social distancing of six feet.
- Only one visitor and dependent escort per patient allowed.
Cottage Medical Plaza- Seminary Building:
During the normal operating hours of 5:45 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, please observe the following requirements upon entry:
- Wear a face mask or ask entry personnel for one.
- Observe social distancing of six feet.
- Only one visitor and dependent escort per patient allowed.
Cottage Professional- Kellogg Street Building:
This building is open from 5:45 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please observe the directives as requested by the business you are visiting.
- Wash your hands often while visiting our facility. It prevents the spread of germs that can cause infection.
- If you’ve got a fever, cold, or any infection symptoms, please stay home.
- Galesburg Cottage Hospital is a tobacco-free campus. No smoking allowed anywhere on the grounds.
- Don’t bring patients food or candies unless your attending doctor gives permission.