As cases of COVID-19 continue to increase at an alarming rate in the Greater Houston area, Memorial Hermann is reinstating a No Visitor Policy at all facilities across the System, effective Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021. Memorial Hermann believes this difficult decision is necessary to protect the health and safety of our employees, physician partners, patients and the community as our environment continues to quickly evolve. At this time, volunteers will be allowed to continue serving if they so choose, ensuring all the necessary safety precautions are being taken.
There will be very limited compassionate exceptions to the No Visitor Policy. All approved visitors will be required to clear a health screening before entering the facility and wear a Memorial Hermann-provided mask.
Limited Inpatient Exceptions
For all acute care hospitals, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and the Memorial Hermann Prevention and Recovery Center:
- One adult visitor (18 and over) per laboring, antepartum and postpartum patient per day. This same visitor may stay overnight.
- One parent/guardian visitor per pediatric patient per day. This same visitor may stay overnight.
- One visitor for patients receiving emergent care. (Age restrictions do not apply to visitors under 18 who present in the Emergency Center with a patient. Minors who accompany Emergency Center patients must remain with the patient.)
- One adult visitor for patients at the time of discharge following a surgery or procedure.
- Family members for patients in hospice or supportive medicine.
- Patients with a disability, including cognitive impairment, or other medical condition who need assistance communicating with staff will be evaluated for potential visitor exceptions on a case-by-case basis.
For TIRR Memorial Hermann and Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital-Katy:
- One adult visitor (18 and over) per patient (adult and pediatric) per day. This same visitor may stay overnight.
Limited Outpatient Exceptions
For the following outpatient facilities, including Outpatient Imaging Departments, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation clinics, Convenient Care Centers, MNA Clinics and the Davis Clinic:
- One parent/guardian visitor for pediatric patients.
- One primary caregiver, such as a guardian or adult caregiver of a dependent patient or individual accompanying patient with special needs, for adult patients.
For TIRR Memorial Hermann Outpatient Rehabilitation Centers and Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital-Katy Outpatient Rehabilitation Center:
- No visitors for adult (18 and over) patients.
- One parent/guardian visitor for pediatric patients.
For TIRR Memorial Hermann Outpatient Medical Clinic:
- One adult (18 and over) visitor.
For MHMG Clinics:
- Visitors are permitted in certain circumstances:
- Adult patients: No visitors will be allowed except one primary caregiver, such as a guardian or adult caregiver of a dependent patient or individual accompanying patient with special needs.
- OB patients: One accompanying adult will be allowed for OB ultrasound visits.
- Pediatric patients: One parent/guardian will be allowed for any pediatric patient visits. One parent/guardian will be allowed for pediatric patients under 18 months old and for patients needing discussion about developmental concerns.
- Reasonable accommodations will be made for pediatric visits, provided any sibling visitors are in good health.
University Place continues to adhere to the state’s guidelines for nursing center visitation.
Memorial Hermann understands the roles loved ones play in the healing process for patients. We are committed to providing additional support for our patients during this time. We will again encourage patients to have virtual visits with their loved ones using their personal smart devices. Memorial Hermann will have devices available for patients who may not have access to their own.