Highpoint Health Updates Visitor Policy

Know the updated rules and regulations before visiting the hospital.

(Lawrenceburg, Ind.) - Effective Monday, June 1, Highpoint Health's visitor policy will allow one visitor per patient, as long as the patient is not suspected or confirmed COVID-19, in various parts of the hospital. 

This will include the Emergency Department, Outpatient Surgery, Birthing Center, and Inpatient rooms. 

Other areas of the hospital will continue to limit visitors. Patients coming for outpatient visits and procedures will not be permitted a visitor. This includes imaging, lab, diagnostic testing, PT/OT/Speech, and more.

If unsure whether you are allowed a visitor, call the COVID-19 Information Line at (812) 537-8210.

To visit a patient in one of the four designated treatment areas, you must:

• be age 16 or older,
• remain in the patient’s room, and
• alert the nursing staff when leaving.

Remember, older patients with chronic medical conditions are at a higher risk of contracting COVID-19. 

Review the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Indiana State Department of Health websites if you’re considering a visit.

Screening and Mask Guidelines

Know the screening and mask guidelines to be aware what to expect when coming to the hospital:

• Visitors must wear masks at all times.
• Masks must fully cover the nose and mouth.
• Patients and visitors may bring their own masks. If they don’t have a face covering, one will be provided.
• All visitors are screened for COVID-19 symptoms and exposure history. Those with symptoms in the past 24 hours or exposure in the last 14 days, aren’t permitted to enter the hospital.
• Visitors refusing to wear a mask will not be allowed to enter the hospital.
• Visitors must wash their hands or use hand sanitizer before entering and after leaving a specific hospital room/treatment area or the hospital.

Highpoint Health's main lobby will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Inpatient visiting hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.

The Emergency Department is open 24/7.

Although these restrictions may not be ideal, remember the precautions being taken are to protect patients, visitors, and healthcare team.

COVID-19 is an evolving situation, and might require restrictions to change.Check www.myHPH.org for the latest information.