Update March 12, 2014: With the exception of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, we have lifted the temporary visitation limitations at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus due to decreasing influenza-like cases. We will continue to monitor the influenza-like cases reported, but do not anticipate the need to activate visitation limitations again this season.
FALLS CHURCH, VA – (January 22, 2014) – Due to increased flu-like illness activity Inova Alexandria Hospital and Inova Fairfax Medical Campus have instituted temporary changes to their visitation policy effective January 22, 2014.
These temporary measures apply to all visitors until further notice:
“These temporary measures will help protect against influenza infection of the most vulnerable among us, including inpatients with compromised immune systems as well as our caregivers,” observed Loring Flint, MD, Inova’s Chief Medical Officer. “We appreciate everyone’s consideration and cooperation as we work together to assure the health and safety of our community during flu season.
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital initiated the visitation limitations earlier this month. As other Inova hospitals experience the same increase in flu-like illness activity, they will also implement temporary visitation measures.
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Comment on behalf of Inova - February 18, 2014 - Due to a decrease in flu cases, Inova Alexandria Hospital's flu visitation restrictions have been lifted. We are now back to our normal visitation policy.
- Visiting hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Patient visitation is limited to two visitors per patient excluding the Patient Care Companion
- Children under 12 may be allowed to visit if they are healthy and related to the patient (child, grandchild or sibling). Children must be supervised by an adult other than the patient.
Critical care
- Visitors to the adult critical care units other are restricted to the following times:
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
3 – 5 p.m.
8 – 9:30 p.m