To protect our patients, families, employees and the community during the pandemic, we are following an updated COVID-19 UNMH Visitor Policy. To read the Sandoval Regional Medical Center's Visitor Policy, click here.
You are required to wear a mask in our facilities.
You must be screened for symptoms before entering our facilities.
You will not be allowed to enter our facilities if you have a fever or other COVID-19 symptoms.
Standard Visitor Guidelines (not applicable during COVID-19)
Our standard visitor guidelines [PDF] cover standard procedures and rules for visiting UNM Health facilities. Talk with your loved one’s care team to ask about specific rules for visitors.
These rules might change to ensure a safe, healing environment for patients. Please always ask your loved one’s care team for specific guidelines:
Ask a staff member about the best time to visit—patients may need quiet time to heal.
Children are welcome to visit under the supervision of an adult who is not the patient. During flu season, please do not bring children younger than 14 years old.
If you’re sick, limit your visits. When visiting a loved one, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue. We can give you a mask if needed.
One family member may stay overnight on the fold-out bed in the patient’s room. Ask about special arrangements for breastfeeding mothers and babies.
Speak softly and respect patients who need rest.
To ensure a safe environment, a UNM security staff member might search you or your packages upon entry.
You will be asked to step outside the room during bedside procedures.
Wash your hands with soap and warm water or use hand sanitizer when entering the hospital or patient rooms, after eating or using the bathroom and after sneezing or coughing.
