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Mount Nittany Health visitor policy
Mount Nittany Health visitor policy
Mount Nittany Health policies and practices for COVID-19

Mount Nittany Health visitor policy

Mount Nittany Health recognizes the integral role that family and loved ones play in the healing process of our patients, while doing so in a manner that maintains the safety of our patients, providers and staff.

Mount Nittany Medical Center Inpatient  2 visitors from 11:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

  • Emergency Department - 2 visitors
  • Behavioral Health Unit - Per unit policy
  • Women and Children’s Services - Per unit policy.                        

Mount Nittany Medical Center Outpatient

  • Surgical Services - 2 visitors (alternate waiting areas may be required)
  • Diagnostic Services - 2 visitors (alternate waiting areas may be required)
  • Cancer Services - 2 visitors

Mount Nittany Physician Group - 2 visitors


Mount Nittany Health policies and practices for COVID-19

At Mount Nittany Health, the safety of our patients and staff is always our priority. Our COVID-19 policies and practices are updated as we see changes to conditions in the community and in CDC and DOH guidelines for the care, safety and placement of our patients. These are some of our current practices:

  • Everyone must mask whenever you’re in a Mount Nittany Health care facility or on the surrounding property -- and ensure colleagues, patients and visitors do, too. Together, we can contribute to the health and wellbeing of our colleagues, friends, and neighbors. Together, we are healthier people, stronger community.
  • COVID testing is required of patients two to four days prior to surgery. Patients will receive testing instructions prior to their surgery.
  • COVID testing is required of women preparing to deliver a baby.
  • All patients will be screened for COVID-19, which includes a temperature check, including patients admitted to the hospital.
  • We have policies in place regarding room assignments of COVID-positive inpatients.
    • Patients hospitalized with COVID-19 are assigned a room based on a combination of factors following CDC and DOH guidelines.
    • No visitors are allowed to visit patients hospitalized with COVID-19.
    • Single-patient room placement is prioritized for our inpatients whenever possible; however, a hospitalized COVID-19 patient may be roomed with another patient confirmed to also have COVID-19.
  • For the safety of our patients and staff, all patients and visitors are required to wear masks.