Orlando Health adjusts visitation policy due to rising spread of COVID-19 in the area

  • The week starts with new visitation rules at Orlando Health facilities like St. Cloud Hospital due to an untick in COVID-19 cases. PHOTO/ORLANDO HEALTH
    The week starts with new visitation rules at Orlando Health facilities like St. Cloud Hospital due to an untick in COVID-19 cases. PHOTO/ORLANDO HEALTH

Orlando Heath has a number of facilities in Osceola County. Here is notice from the health care organization as the number of COVID-19 cases, and the number of them being treated in those facilities, has begun to climb again.

So, Orlando Health is taking additional steps to protect team members, patients and guests.

As of the this past weekend, Orlando Health has adjusted its visitation policy for patients as follows: 

  • Two visitors allowed daily for non-COVID-19 patients during visiting hours. Except for Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital in downtown Orlando, an adult visiting a non-COVID-19 patient can be accompanied by a minor aged 3 years and older as the second visitor if the minor remains masked and in the company of the adult. 
  • Hospitalized COVID-19 positive patients will still follow current hospital protocols of limited visitation by adults. Visitors should check with their loved one’s hospital for specific details.
  • One visitor for each patient daily in all emergency departments and surgery/procedural areas. Minors will not be allowed to accompany visitors into emergency departments or surgery/procedural areas.
  • Except for Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital, visitors do not need to be the same individuals during the entire patient’s stay. Patients at Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital are limited to two adult visitors who must be the same individuals throughout the hospital stay.
  • Specific high-risk clinical areas in hospitals or ambulatory settings may adopt stricter visitation limits if deemed necessary to maintain a safe environment. 

All visitors will be screened and asked to adhere to appropriate precautions including masking, handwashing and social distancing. The visitation policy will be frequently reevaluated and consider the level of COVID-19 spread in the community. Per its release on the matter, Orlando Health will revert to normal visitation when possible.