Hospital Entrance Changes
In continuing efforts to manage and screen the public and employees at access points into the Medical Center and Children’s Hospital, we have taken the following actions effective immediately:
- The front, or east, entrances of the University and Children’s hospitals are closed until further notice
- Valet service is suspended until further notice
- Patient access and discharge will be through parking structure P3 by means of the grand hallway
- Emergency Department entrance is for emergency room patients only. No employee drop-offs are permitted through this entrance
- All Medical Center and Children’s Hospital employees must continue to enter through the north breezeway entrance
Visitor Restrictions
For the safety of our patients and staff, we will no longer be allowing visitors in any of our adult hospitals effective March 20. Humanitarian exceptions will be allowed and will be determined by the charge nurse of the respective unit.
Children’s Hospital will allow two approved visitors per patient, although they must rotate and cannot be in the facility at the same time.
Although the entry screening process is challenging, these measures have been put in place for the safety of our employees and our patients. Please remember the following:
- Employees must have their Loma Linda University Health identification badge visibly displayed above their waist to enter
- Prior to exiting the facility please appropriately dispose of PPE
- Do not wear masks outside of approved patient care areas (hallways, public spaces, etc.)
While not convenient, these measures are part of our combined effort to protect our workforce and patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you for your patience and collaboration as we navigate this challenging environment together.
