Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Needham (BID Needham) is committed to providing you with the safest, highest-quality care throughout your hospitalization. BID Needham has robust safety measures in place; learn more about what changes we have made in our facility and how we deliver care here.
Our staff of health care professionals will work with you to meet your needs and to provide you with the services necessary to ensure your optimal and speedy recovery. We believe in a family-centered approach to patient care. As a result, we encourage you and your family to partner with your healthcare team during your hospitalization.
Due to the rising cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts, BID Needham has made the decision to limit patient visitors to protect all members of our community, effective November 18, 2020.
PATIENT CARE AREA | CURRENT RESTRICTIONS |
COVID-19 positive or suspected COVID-19 positive patients, and patients on precautions | No visitors are allowed with exceptions for essential caregivers; must be approved by the care team in very special circumstances. Virtual visitations will be facilitated. |
INPATIENT UNITS | No visitors are allowed with exceptions for essential caregivers; visitors must be approved by the care team in very special circumstances. Virtual visitations will be facilitated. |
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (Please practice social distancing in the waiting room.) | Visitors only allowed in cases for the primary caregiver to the patient and when phone communication is not possible. Adult visitors are not allowed to wait in the waiting room and will be asked to wait in their car or outside. When possible visitors are encouraged to go home and await an update. Pediatric: One Parent/Guardian |
SURGICAL SERVICES | Visitors are NOT permitted |
OUTPATIENT & AMBULATORY AREAS | No visitors are allowed. Accommodations are made for patients with functional impairments or disabilities and parents unable to obtain childcare. |
Wear a mask
Hand hygiene
Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as mask, gloves, gown
After the visit
Thank you for helping to keep our patients, staff and other visitors safe. We will continue to reassess these temporary policies.