Visitor Information

Please also help us maintain a quiet hospital by refraining from loud noises or voices. Please note Lompoc Valley Medical Center is a “No Pets” facility. Only service dogs are permitted. LVMC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

LVMC COVID-19 REVISED PATIENT VISITATION GUIDANCE

Lompoc Valley Medical Center recognizes the important role of visitors in the mental health and well-being of hospitalized patients. LVMC visitor guidelines have been revised to ensure patient support during hospitalization, with a focus on minimizing the spread of COVID-19 exposure to protect patients and staff. The following guidelines are based on current guidance from the California Department of Public Health and are in effect as of Sept. 17, 2022.

• Visitors are not required to show vaccination status or to show proof of a negative COVID test.
• Visitors are required to wear a procedure (non-cloth) mask in all LVMC facilities, covering the nose, mouth, and chin.

Visitation

1. Visitors do not need to be designated in advance by the patient.
2. All patients may have up to two visitors, provided physical distancing can be accomplished, and visitors comply with hospital visitor guidelines.
3. Specialty Service Patients. All specialty service patients may have up to two visitors or support person(s) at the same time, provided physical distancing can be accomplished for specific patient groups or ensure support for their mental health and well-being. The following are considered the 'specialty service patients':
   1. Pediatric
   2. Labor and Delivery Patients. In addition to the support person(s), if desired by the patient, a doula is permitted to be present if prior arrangements have been made with the hospital. The doula must comply with hospital PPE and infection control guidelines.
   3. Patients at End of Life
   4. Patients with Physical, Intellectual, and/or Developmental Disabilities and Patients with Cognitive Impartments.
   5. Surgery Patients
      1. Up to two visitors are permitted until the patient is taken into the surgical preparation (provided physical distancing can be accomplished).
      2. Up to two visitors when the patient is in recovery and preparing for discharge. Visitors may use waiting rooms if they are set up to maintain distance between individuals and groups and wear appropriate facial covering at all times in the waiting room.

Due to COVID, the above guidelines have temporarily replaced our existing hospital visitation policy.