Beginning Nov. 18, 2020, UW Medicine is restricting visits in its hospitals and clinics. Routine visiting policies are suspended until the transmission of COVID-19 is no longer a threat.
UW Medicine’s patient care philosophy depends greatly on engaging families in the healing process. Due to the recent, rapid increase in COVID-19 cases in our community, however, we are restricting visitors for the safety of patients, staff, and community.
This decision was difficult and made with careful consideration, said Lisa Brandenburg, president of UW Medicine Hospitals & Clinics. "It’s not an easy decision, but it’s critically important that we keep our patients, staff and community safe during this outbreak," she said.
We also recognize that there are times when having a visitor or family member present is crucial. In these cases, visitors will be allowed based on the exceptions listed here: [ Ссылка ]
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