Subject: Visitation Policy	Page:	1
of:	2	
Department: Assisted Living Facility	Policy # 1038	
St. Anne’s Nursing Center, St. Anne’s Residence Inc.
	Effective: 4/7/2022	
	Revised:  6/11/2025	
	Reviewed: 3/1/2023	

POLICY: This document is to provide the Community, Residents, and Staff in Florida guidance for in-person visitation under Section 408.823, Florida Statutes; also known as the "No Patient Left Alone Act."

PROCEDURE:

1.	St. Anne’s Residence Visitation Policy and Procedure is available in the Resident Handbook and posted on the Community Education Information Board. Visitors will be provided education on the St. Anne’s Residence’s infection control precautions via pamphlets, postings, or emails. 

2.	St. Anne’s Residence designates the Administrator/designee as the person responsible for ensuring staff adheres to the Visitation Policy and Procedure. 

3.	Safety related policies and procedures are not more stringent than those established for staff of St. Anne’s. Visitors are not required to provide proof of any vaccination or immunization. This policy allows consensual physical contact between a resident and visitor.

4.	St. Anne’s Residence recognizes that a resident may designate a visitor who is a family member, friend, guardian, or other individual as an essential caregiver. St. Anne’s Residence will follow guidelines outlined in Essential Caregiver Act of 2024.

5.	Visitors are welcome to visit at any time. General visiting hours are from 8:00am - 8:00pm. After 8:00pm, Visitors are encouraged to maintain decorum to respect rights of roommate. St. Anne’s Residence has no limit on the number of visitors per resident or the length of the visit. St. Anne’s Residence may limit the total number of visitors allowed in the facility as well as the length of the visit at any given time based on the ability of staff to safely monitor the space used to accommodate the visitors and based on adherence to the Infection Control Protocols.

6.	St. Anne’s Residence will conduct screenings as per CDC Guidelines during an identified event, where screening is mandated prior to entry into the residence.

7.	There are certain core principles and best practices that reduce the risk of infection. These core principles are consistent with CDC and other health authority guidance and can help prevent unknowing transmission of infection. St Anne’s Residence encourages all visitors to join our efforts in reducing the risk of infection by practicing these measures both inside and outside of the community.     

Subject: Visitation Policy	Page:	2
of:	2	
Department: Assisted Living Facility	Policy # 1038	
St. Anne’s Nursing Center, St. Anne’s Residence Inc.
	Effective: 4/7/2022	
	Revised:  6/11/2025	
	Reviewed: 3/1/2023	

•	Avoid visiting your loved one if you are ill or have been around someone who has a communicable disease.  
•	Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Alcohol hand sanitizer is available in the ALF with easy access to visitors.
•	 Cover your mouth and nose with a mask. Masks are available at the front entrance and at the Nurses Station
•	 When you cough or sneeze use the inside of your elbow.
•	 Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, sinks, faucets, desks, keyboards, and phones.
•	 When surfaces are dirty, clean them with a disinfectant that is approved by the EPA to eliminate viruses, bacteria and fungi.

8.	 This policy does not prohibit visits if the resident to be visited is quarantined, tested positive, or showing symptoms of a communicable disease. Visits in these circumstances will require a higher level of Protective Equipment (“PPE’) than standard masks. PPE will be provided to Visitor and will be in accordance with the most recent CDC guidance.