Pomerene Hospital Opens Round the Clock Visitation for Patients

Pomerene Hospital announced a new visitation framework that took effect on December 1 2025 and expands access for family and loved ones. The hospital adopted an open visitation policy that allows visitors around the clock when the patient prefers and gives consent. Hospital officials framed the change as part of a patient and family centered approach to care and encouraged visitors to partner with staff in creating a calm comfortable healing environment.

The policy applies across the hospital and removes fixed visiting hour windows for those patients who want visitors at any hour. Under the new guidance visitors are welcome 24 hours a day based on the patient’s preference and consent. The hospital also asked visitors to be mindful of the needs of other patients and to work with staff to maintain a restful setting.

For Holmes County residents this means more flexibility to be present during recovery, to help with decision making, and to provide emotional support without strict time constraints. Family members who juggle work and long distance travel can arrange visits that match patient schedules and clinical needs. The change may be particularly meaningful for end of life care and for patients who rely on family members for communication or advocacy.

Practical details and unit level practices are expected to be managed directly by hospital staff. Visitors should coordinate with the care team when planning overnight stays, when a patient’s condition changes, or when a ward has specialized clinical requirements. The hospital emphasized that patient consent is central, so families should confirm a patient wants visitors before arriving.

The shift to open visitation aligns with broader trends in health systems that prioritize family involvement in recovery and decision making. For residents of Holmes County the new rules remove a common barrier to being present at important moments. Families who plan to visit are encouraged to call the hospital ahead of time to confirm any unit specific guidance and to ensure visits support a calm and healing environment for all patients.