Noyes Hospital suspends patient visitation
Hospital makes move amid rising COVID-19 cases in area
Staff reports
DANSVILLE Due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in Livingston County and the surrounding area, UR Medicine | Noyes Health suspended inpatient visitation effective Dec. 31 until further notice.
The hospital will make these exceptions:
Pediatric patients: 1 designated caregiver
Obstetrics: 1 designated support person to remain with the patient throughout labor and postpartum
Patients with cognitive and/or communication issues: 1 designated support person
Compassionate care (including end of life/hospice situations): staff will work with families to address individual needs.
“All of us at Noyes hoped we would not have to suspend visitation again, but for the safety of our patients and our staff, it’s something we must do,” said Tammy West, RN, Noyes Health’s Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Patient Services. “We ask for your understand
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DANSVILLE, N.Y. (WHEC) Noyes Memorial Hospital announced on Wednesday that they will be suspending most inpatient visitations starting Thursday, Dec. 31 until further notice.
This decision was made due to the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases in Livingston County and the surrounding areas.
The hospital says there are some exceptions to the new rule which includes:
Pediatric patients: One designated caregiver
Obstetrics: One designated support person to remain with the patient throughout labor and postpartum
Patients with cognitive and/or communication issues: One designated support person
Compassionate care (including end of life/hospice situations): staff will work with families to address individual needs.
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Noyes Nursing Director honored with Leadership Award
Derowitsch heads Noyes’ Medical Surgery in-patient nursing staff and supervises the continuing clinical education programs
Staff reports
DANSVILLE UR Medicine | Noyes Health administration presented Patricia Derowitsch RN, BSN, Director of Noyes’ Acute Care, Nursing Education and Community Outreach programs, with the DAISY Nurse Leader Award.
Derowitsch heads Noyes’ Medical Surgery in-patient nursing staff and supervises the continuing clinical education programs.
“Patty received so many nominations from her staff and her peers which mentioned the respect she shows to all, and for the understanding, encouragement and patience she demonstrates – particularly in these challenging times,” says Tammy West, RN, Noyes’ Chief Nursing Officer. “Patty deserves this recognition, and our thanks.”