Memorial Medical Center (MMC) announced today that it is transitioning from a zero-visitor protocol to limited visitor restrictions as the hospital gradually resumes elective and non-urgent cases and services at its facilities starting June 1st. The decision was made as current projections continue to indicate a lower than expected volume of COVID-19 in the region and after careful review of state and federal guidance. The updated restrictions will now allow only surgical patients to have one visitor.
“Our hospital’s top priority is safeguarding the health and wellbeing of our patients, providers, employees and community,” said John Harris, CEO of Memorial Medical Center. “We continue to monitor closely the prevalence of the virus in our community. We adapt our operations to safely care for and support our patients, and we feel confident that it is safe to begin allowing limited visitors at this time.”
As part of the updated visitor restrictions, surgical patients are now limited to one visitor. All visitors must be 18 years of age or older, will be screened upon entry and are required to wear a mask and an armband while in the facility. Visitors who do not pass the screening at entry will not be allowed to enter. Visitors are not allowed for high-risk, isolation, immunocompromised or patients who are under observation or test positive for COVID-19.
MMC continues to screen everyone who enters the facility for symptoms consistent with COVID-19, per CDC guidelines. For additional updates on how the hospital is working to maintain a safe and supportive environment during the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit MMCLC.org.
About Memorial Medical Center- At Memorial Medical they are committed to providing excellent care to our community. Their facilities provide comprehensive services to residents throughout the Southern New Mexico. They strive to offer the latest technology in imaging services, orthopedics, cancer, and cardiac care. Their commitment to high-quality care is strong. Their team is committed to providing compassionate care and they bring new and innovative programs to show who matters the most - our communities.