Policy:

1. General Visitation Guidelines
   1. In-person visitation is allowed in all of the following circumstances, unless the resident objects:
      1. End-of-life situations.
   2. A resident who was living with family before being admitted to the community is struggling with the change in environment and lack of in-person family support.
   3. The resident is making one or more major medical decisions.
2. A resident is experiencing emotional distress or grieving the loss of a friend or family member who recently died.
3. A resident needs cueing or encouragement to eat or drink which was previously provided by a family member or caregiver.
4. A resident who used to talk and interact with others is seldom speaking.
5. Visitors and residents may have close contact (including touch, hugs, assisting with activities of daily living, etc.) when both the visitor and the resident perform hand hygiene before and after contact.
6. Visitor protocols should be communicated to families in advance, when applicable.
7. Communities shall permit visitors, at a minimum, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. The number of visitors per resident at one time and the total number of visitors in the community at one time (based on the size of the building and physical space) should be taken into consideration. The hours for visitation and the number of visitors may require limitation based on local and state guidelines and the availability of space necessary.
8. Visitors will self-screen for symptoms of illness prior to the visit.
9. Visitors may not be required to submit proof of any vaccination or immunization.
10. The community will have hand sanitizing stations available. Visitors will be encouraged to utilize hand sanitizing stations.
11. When necessary, instructional signage is available to be posted throughout the community and proper visitor education.