JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas –
In support of patients and families, Brooke Army Medical Center is carefully modifying its visitation policy, as the health and safety of patients, visitors, staff and the community remain a top priority.
As of April 9, BAMC will only allow a maximum of two visitors per day into the facility from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., except for situations as indicated below:
• Pediatric outpatients: 1 adult caregiver (no additional children other than the patient)
• Pediatric & Neonatal ICU inpatients: 2 visitors
• Cognitively impaired adults (inpatient and outpatient): 1 primary caregiver
• All inpatients at end-of-life: 2 visitors at a given time in the room, no limit to the number of visitors in a 24-hour period
• Labor and Delivery (including postpartum): 1 primary support person
• Pediatric surgery patients (Same Day Surgery and Planned Admissions): 2 escorts permitted
• Adult ambulatory/same day surgeries: 1 escort permitted until discharge.
• Surgery with planned admission: 1 escort may remain in the building until the surgeon completes the case and discusses it with him/her. (Patient must agree to the sharing of the information with the escort/family member) Ward visitation as dictated by Hospital Policy
• Emergency Department: 1 visitor
• All non-COVID-19 inpatients (not listed above): 2 visitors per day from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• All COVID-19 inpatients (not listed above): No visitation unless noted above exceptions met
For questions/concerns, ask a member of the patient’s healthcare team.
For all patients and visitors:
• No more than 2 visitors per room at a given time (this includes all non-COVID-19 inpatient areas and double occupancy patient rooms)
• Everyone entering the facility will be screened for symptoms of COVID-19.
• Visitors who are sick will not be permitted to enter.
• Visitors may be re-screened by BAMC personnel at their discretion.
• Everyone must wear a face-covering according to current guidance.
• Everyone should practice social distancing measures as appropriate.
• Patients are encouraged to remain closely connected to their loved ones through virtual means including Skype, FaceTime, Zoom and phone.
• Waiting areas remain closed to promote social distancing
BAMC officials ask friends, family and visitors to be careful not to impede healthcare, display HIPAA information, or include patients or staff who have not consented to be filmed/photographed.
This guidance is subject to change based on new or additional information.
For updates and resources, visit the BAMC COVID-19 website at https://www.bamc.health.mil/articles/covid19/.