With influenza (flu) activity currently elevated in the Lakelands area and across South Carolina, Self Regional Medical Center has implemented temporary visitor guidelines to help protect our patients, visitors, and care teams. These guidelines will remain in place while flu activity remains high.
Visitor Guidelines
- Children age 15 and younger are asked not to visit patients at this time. Exceptions may be considered for critical situations or other special circumstances.
- Anyone experiencing flu-like symptoms or other respiratory symptoms is asked to stay home and postpone visiting.
- Due to higher patient volumes in the Emergency Care Center (ECC):
- Patients age 16 and older may be accompanied by one visitor.
- Patients younger than 16 may be accompanied by two adults.
Help Us Reduce the Spread of Flu
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Surgical or procedural masks are recommended when visiting patients or entering patient rooms, particularly as an added layer of protection.
These temporary measures are designed to help limit the spread of illness and maintain a safe environment for our patients, visitors, and team members. Our Infection Prevention team continues to closely monitor flu activity and will adjust visitor guidelines as conditions improve.
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and cooperation as we work together to protect the health of our community.