Fayetteville VA updates visitation policy effective January 10
PRESS RELEASE
January 10, 2024
Fayetteville , NC — In response to the rise in respiratory illnesses, like COVID, flu, and RSV, in our community and the Veteran populations we serve, the Fayetteville VA Medical Center has updated our Enhanced Safety Operational Practices effective Wednesday, January 10.
The guidelines below are specific to only the Fayetteville VA Medical Center and the Community Living Center at 2300 Ramsey Street:
1. Mandatory masking for all Veterans and visitors in the following inpatient areas (2C, 5C, ICU and Community Living Center).
2. Patients are allowed two visitors per day in the inpatient areas and the Community Living Center.
3. Veterans in the Emergency Department are allowed no more than two visitors.
Masks and hand sanitizing stations are available at all Fayetteville NC VA Coastal Health Care System throughout Southeastern North Carolina.
The Fayetteville NC VA Coastal Health Care System takes your health and safety seriously as we continue to safeguard our Veterans and staff and limit the spread of respiratory viruses.