Maimonides Extends Visiting Hours
As society
is learning to adapt to the new norm, Maimonides has adapted its Covid visitation
policies and was among the first hospitals to extend visiting hours for the
benefit of the patients and their families.
As per the
updated policy, visitors can now be at the patient’s bedside between 12:00 p.m.
and 8:00 p.m. during the week, and from 2:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. on Saturday
in order to accommodate the large percentage of Shabbos observing patients. Visiting remains limited to four hours per
day per patient, within these windows of time.
The
community is overjoyed at this update, especially those with loved ones
currently hospitalized. Being restricted
with visitation is not only hard on the family, but it affects the morale of
the patient as well. The news was very
well received by all.
The new
policy, although more flexible than before, still ensures the safety of the
patients and their families and is within the guidelines of the Department of
Health.