UnityPoint Health Masking Policy and Visitor Guidelines

COVID-19 Vaccine Information

To protect yourself, your loved ones and our community, all individuals 5 and older should get the COVID-19 vaccine and booster shots, if eligible. Visit our COVID-19 vaccine page for FAQs and information about scheduling.

Effective Monday, October 3, 2022

As of October 3, 2022, masking is based on personal preference. Patients and visitors should mask in our facilities if they are currently ill with respiratory symptoms, have a COVID-19 diagnosis, or have been exposed to COVID-19 in the past 10 days. Masking is strongly recommended when community transmission levels are high. We encourage anyone who prefers to continue masking to do so.

Visitor Guidelines

All visitors must pass the self-screening guidelines prior to entry.

• Masks are required for all patients, visitors and team members who are over the age of 2.  CDC guidelines require Universal Masking in healthcare facilities.
• Masks are required for all team members, regardless of vaccination status, in all areas of the facility.
• Visitors need to be free from any illness and have not test positive for Covid-19 or have been in close contact with someone who has had Covid-19 in the last 10 days.

• Hospitalized inpatients may have visitors at this time.
• Pediatric patients can have 2 caregivers that are consistent throughout stay.
• Emergency Department patients may have two visitors accompany them.  
• Outpatient department patients may have one visitor accompany them.
• Patients at end-of-life may have visitors assessed on a case-by-case basis.
• COVID-19-postitive patients may have visitors. You may be asked to step out of the room during a procedure for your safety.
• Children of all ages may visit. Children must be in good health, have not tested positive for Covid-19 or have been in contact with someone who has had Covid-19 in the last 10 days. Children over the age of 2 are asked to wear a mask.