To protect our patients, team, and community during the outbreak of COVID-19, visitor restrictions will be imposed. Routine visiting will be suspended at all Hannibal Regional Healthcare System entities (see exceptions below) until the transmission of COVID-19 is no longer a threat to our patients, team members and community.  However, visitors will be allowed throughout Hannibal Regional Hospital and Hannibal Regional Medical Group with the following restrictions.  Hospital visitors must stay in the patient’s room for the duration of the visit.  

Exceptions for Hannibal Regional Hospital:

• Patients who are under the age of 18:
  • May have one visitor or two parents/guardians
  • Visitors must stay in the room for the duration of the visit
  • Pediatric patients with appointments at HRMG are allowed one visitor only
• Women’s Care Center obstetrical patients may have one designated support person per hospital stay. The support persons will be identified by a pink wrist band; anyone without the appropriate band will not be allowed entry to the Women’s Care Unit.  No children under the age of 16
• Patients in the Emergency Department may have one visitor with them, with the exceptions listed below.  Visitors must stay in the room for the duration of the visit and may not wait in the waiting room.
  • Pediatric patients (under the age of 18), trauma/critically ill patients, end-of-life patients and anyone who requires a caregiver may have two visitors accompany them.
  • Adult patients placed in isolation for possible COVID-19 will not be allowed visitors in the Emergency Department.
• Inpatients who are at the end-of-life may have up to four visitors; critically ill patients requiring life support may have only two visitors. Based on the situation, the House Supervisor will approve if additional visitors will be allowed at one time.  Visitor must stay in the room for the duration of the visit.

Visitors are strongly encouraged to remain in the patient room for the duration of their visit as stated above. However, they may leave the room to use the restroom or visit the café if necessary. Repeated trips to and from personal vehicles or other areas of the hospital should be addressed when noted and discouraged.

Patients who have an appointment at a Hannibal Regional Healthcare System based clinics, laboratory, or radiology may have 1 person with them

Exceptions to this policy may only be approved by Dr. Pranav Parikh or Patty Brawner. Please remember we continue to have a No Mask, No Entry policy. Remember to follow all safety guidelines, including using masks and PPE at all applicable times.

Your safety is important to us! In accordance with Governor Parson’s plan for re-opening Missouri, Hannibal Regional will be implementing practices to ensure that we keep everyone on our campus as safe as possible.

In accordance with CDC recommendations, we continue to have a “No Mask-No Entry” policy. This policy will apply to everyone entering our facilities - patients and limited visitors as well as team members. Patients/visitors will be screened at entrances, and while we are encouraging the community to bring their own mask, if you do not have one then one will be provided. This No Mask – No Entry policy is in place for all Hannibal Regional locations throughout our region. 

As part of the community’s proactive planning to slow the spread of COVID-19, Hannibal Regional is temporarily changing entrances to Hannibal Regional Hospital and Hannibal Regional Medical Group until further notice. 

Entrance changes as of November 16, 2020:  

• Pre-op Covid Testing:  by appointment.  Call (800) 845-7405 to schedule.
• Emergency Room:  patients arriving at the ER entrance seeking medical attention will be screened by the receptionist and directed to the appropriate waiting area.
• Surgery patients:  all surgery patients must enter at the Hannibal Regional Hospital main entrance.  The hospital entrance is open from 5:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday.
• All hospital inpatients will be discharged through the main entrance of Hannibal Regional Hospital.
• The north entrance of Hannibal Regional Medical Group is to be used for Hannibal Regional Infusion Center only.
• All other patients and visitors should use the main Hannibal Regional Medical Group entrance.  The Hannibal Regional Medical Group entrance is open from 7:00 am - 7:00 pm.

The following symptoms may appear 2 - 14 days after exposure:

• Fever
• Cough
• Shortness of breath

If you develop emergency warning signs for COVID-19 seek medical attention immediately.  Emergency warning signs include*:

• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
• Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
• New confusion or inability to arouse
• Bluish lips or face

*This list is not all inclusive.  Please consult your healthcare provider to any other symptoms that are severe or concerning.

What to do if you are sick with flu-like symptoms

For people feeling mild-to-moderate flu-like symptoms of fever, cough, and shortness of breath the safest option is to self-quarantine in their home and call their healthcare provider to determine the next step in their healthcare.