Visitor restrictions are now in effect at Pella Regional Health Center. To protect patients, families and health care workers during the pandemic of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the following restrictions are being implemented.

Effective immediately the following temporary visitor restrictions will be implemented. Only primary caregivers are allowed. Primary caregivers include, but are not limited to:

-Parents/Stepparents/legal guardians
-Spouse/Significant other
-Other defined caregivers

Primary caregivers:
-16 years of age and older (including sibling caregivers)
-Siblings are not allowed unless 16 years of age and defined caregiver
-Always remain in patient room as appropriate
-Limit movement within the facility and avoid common areas
-Must be free from illness such as (fever, sore throat, cough, diarrhea, vomiting or runny nose)
-Exceptions may be made in certain situations and can be discussed with patient care teams.

Visitor restrictions are temporary and subject to change as necessary:
All caregivers are required to wash hands with soap and water or use alcohol-based hand foam/gel upon entering and exiting patient’s room.

Information on Pella Regional Health Center and its clinics is available by calling Public Relations at 641-621-2362 or visiting the website, www.pellahealth.org.

“We understand these visitor restrictions may be difficult for you. While we are committed to providing a family-centered care environment, right now restricting visitors is in the best interest of our patients and staff.” – Pella Regional Communications Staff.