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COVID-19 vaccines: All Veterans, spouses and caregivers can get a COVID-19 vaccine at VA by appointment or walk-in clinic. Visit our vaccine information page

For VA-specific information: Read our coronavirus FAQs and public health response, or use our coronavirus chatbot.

Prepare for a visit: Everyone entering our facilities is screened, and visitors are limited. Face coverings are mandatory. For some needs, you may be able to get care at home by phone or video.

For the latest coronavirus information: Visit the CDC website

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Durham VA Visitors Guide

 

Durham VA Healthcare System has updated our visitor guidelines based on CDC recommendations and our infectious disease experts to keep you and your loved ones safe. Let us know if you have any questions.

 

  • ALL VISITORS
    • Wear a mask at all times even if you are vaccinated
    • Please follow all signs & floor labels to stay more than 6 feet from another person
    • Wash your hands or use alcohol hand scrub when you enter the hospital and each time you go in and out of a room
    • Go straight to the area you are visiting and leave when you are finished
    • Visitors that are not able to follow safety guidelines may be asked to leave
    • Visitors should be age 12 or older

 

  • Outpatient Areas
    • You may have 1 companion with you

 

  • Emergency Department
    • You can work with your care team to choose 1 specific visitor

 

  • Hospital Medical/Surgical Wards and ICU
    • Visitation is from 8am to 8pm for up to 2 visitors per room
    • Work with your provider and nurse if you feel you need an exception to these guidelines
    • All patients must wear a mask while a visitor is in the room
    • You may have a drink but please avoid eating in Veteran rooms

 

  • Inpatient Mental Health (PARC)
  • Visitors must be approved in advance
  • Call the care team to arrange a visit: 919-286-0411 ext. 17-5677, or ext. 17-7524, or ext. 17-4933
  • You may have 1 or 2 visitors for 45 minutes
  • Appointments are Mon-Fri at 4pm, 6pm, or 7pm; Sat-Sun at 1pm, 2pm, or 4pm
  • Visits will not be extended for late arrivals
  • Please lock your belongings in your vehicle; items brought into the hospital will be placed in lockers before visitors may enter the PARC unit

 

  • Community Living Center (CLC)
    • CLC has specific visitor guidelines
    • Please check with CLC staff to learn more about these guidelines

 

 

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