McLeod Health Carolina Forest Visitor & Patient Information

McLeod Health is pleased to welcome visitors to our facilities. In an effort to aid in the protection of patients, guests and healthcare workers, modified visitation requirements have been implemented at all McLeod Health campuses.

McLeod Health – All Hospital Facilities

McLeod Regional Medical Center – Florence, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon, McLeod Health Carolina Forest, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris and McLeod Health Seacoast – Little River

An armband/visitor pass will be provided at each facility’s entrance.

Children must be at least five (5) years of age to visit and must be accompanied by an adult. During RSV season, October to April, children under the age of twelve (12) are not allowed to visit. Visitors must not be experiencing any signs or symptoms of illness.

EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT:

Patients may have two (2) visitors, limited to one (1) visiting at a time.

OUT-PATIENT TESTING AND PROCEDURES:

Patients may have two (2) visitors.

COVID-19 POSITIVE PATIENTS OR COVID-19 RULE-OUT PATIENTS:

Patients may have one (1) visitor, unless end-of-life. All visitors must adhere to hospital infection prevention guidelines.

END-OF-LIFE PATIENTS:

Patients at end-of-life may have up to six (6) visitors at a time.

Special requests regarding visitation will be handled on an individual basis and be referred to the Administrative Nursing Supervisor for the final decision.

Visitation Hours, Entrances & Exits McLeod Health Seacoast

EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

• Open 24 hours

McLeod Physician Associates Practice Offices

• One (1) identified supportive care person is permitted to attend with the patient receiving care.
• Unless they are receiving care, children younger than 12 are not allowed in waiting areas or treatment rooms.

Connecting Through Technology

Your loved one is in excellent hands! Our staff members are devoted to providing safe, high-quality, compassionate care. Our compassion and concern for the well-being of our patients extend to you, the family member, and the friend.

You are considered a key part of a patient’s journey to healing. We understand that you cannot always be here with your loved one, and encourage family members and friends to use alternative communication methods as available and appropriate such as:

• Phone Call (either personal cell or patient room)
• Texting, Email, or other electronic methods
• Video Chatting (FaceTime, Duo, or Skype)
• Family Connect Visits: Virtual visitation experiences that are coordinated by a team who are trained to help patients, visitors, and loved ones stay connected by using smart devices. This team also assists with device charger needs and can help with smart device issues the patient or family is experiencing.

If you need assistance connecting to your patient’s room, requesting a Family Connect Visit, or have smart device and charge needs, McLeod Switchboard is here to help you and is available 24/7.

Patient Personal Belongings

We care about you and want your stay at McLeod Health to be exceptional. We also care about your personal belongings and know they are important to you. When possible, please leave all valuables at home or send them home with a family member. If you are unable to send valuables home or if you have brought any of the following items, please let your nurse know so our security team can safely store them in the hospital safe: credit cards, money, jewelry, electronics, or other valuable items. If you have dentures, glasses, or hearing aids please place them in a protective case when not in use. Although McLeod Health does not accept responsibility for patient belongings, we do our best to inform patients of the importance of bringing only necessities with them.