Visitation During COVID-19 at MWHC Facilities
The following visitation guidelines apply to Mary Washington Healthcare
(MWHC) facilities as of Tuesday, November 23.
Out of respect for the safety of our patients and care team, we expect
all visitors to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
All visitors must remain masked while in our facilities. Noncompliance
with the mask requirement will lead to removal from the facility.
You can dial a patient's room directly using the numbers below. Press
1 at the prompt, then enter the patient's room number.
Mary Washington Hospital patients:
540.741.1101
Stafford Hospital patients:
540.741.9001
Visitation Guidelines
Up to two (2) visitors at a time in the hospital per non-COVID-19 inpatient,
during visiting hours (10 a.m.–10 p.m.). Details and exceptions
are outlined below*. Other friends and family members may consider contacting
their loved one over the phone or with a virtual visit on JitsiMeet.
No visitation is allowed for a patient being tested or suspected for COVID-19
or has a positive COVID-19 test result unless under compassionate care
guidelines. Visitors must be 12 or older. Those approved to visit COVID-19
patients must be 18 or older. Please note this visitation policy does
not apply to Snowden at Fredericksburg.
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Visiting hours are from 10 a.m.–10 p.m. daily*. Visitors are asked
to limit their visits to non-COVID-19 patients to under two hours. Visitors
must stay in the patient’s room during their visit and may not accompany
the patient to tests or procedures outside of the patient room*. No visitors
are allowed in waiting rooms or common areas. Please avoid frequently
entering and exiting the facility to minimize corridor traffic, and please
do not congregate in hallways.
There are limited food options for visitors while in the hospital. If you
or the patient orders outside food to be delivered, the person placing
the order
must coordinate directly with the restaurant to pick up and receive the food
at the main entrance. The individual making the delivery will not be permitted
beyond the entry checkpoint. Security and staff cannot receive the food
and deliver to the room. You can remove your mask to eat. If a provider
or other staff member enters the room, you must reapply your mask.
Arriving at an MWHC Facility
All visitors are required to comply with our safety checkpoint procedures.
If you are a household member of a COVID-19 positive patient or suspected
positive patient, you are not eligible for visitation. If you cannot comply
with the following safety measures, you cannot have an in-person visit
in the facility.
- You will be asked screening questions.
- You will have your temperature taken with an infrared thermometer.
- You will be given a visitor badge to wear while in the building.
- You will limit the items you bring from home.
During Your Stay
All visitors are required to comply with our safety standards during their
entire stay in our facility. If you cannot comply with the following safety
standards, you cannot have an in-person visit in the facility.
- You must wear a mask fully covering your nose and mouth.
- You must always practice social distancing.
- You must practice good handwashing.
- You must follow the directions of the staff and adhere to all visitor policy rules.
*Visitation Details and Exceptions
Use the dropdown menus below to see specific details and exceptions for
each of the following visitation categories. In addition to two visitors,
some patients may also have certified caregivers. However, the number
of visitors in the room cannot exceed two people.