Patients & Visitors

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Current Visitor Guidelines

Effective Thursday, April 1, 2021, DeTar Healthcare System’s visitation policy will allow inpatients who are not in respiratory isolation to have two (2) adult visitors at a time. Visiting hours are from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Patient safety is our top priority, and we will continue enhanced infection prevention procedures and protocols. Upon entering a DeTar Healthcare System facility, everyone is required to be screened and clear a temperature check. Those identified to be at risk for COVID-19 during the screening procedure will not be allowed to enter the facility unless seeking emergency medical assistance. Visitors are required to wear face masks the entire time they are on premises and are expected to practice social distancing.

Some inpatient units and patient care situations require more flexibility and have alternative visitation guidelines. These areas include:

• Labor & delivery
• Neonatal intensive care
• Pediatrics
• Inpatient rehabilitation
• End of life care

For questions about the policy or to seek an exception, please speak with a nurse manager or call the house supervisor at (361) 788-6613.

Screening desks are located at the following locations:

• DeTar Hospital Navarro Main Entrance
  • Open weekdays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Visitors leaving after 3 p.m. will exit through the emergency department entrance
• DeTar Hospital Navarro Emergency Department Entrance
  • Open 7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Visitors arriving after 8 p.m. will be checked in by the emergency department registration staff
• DeTar Hospital North Main Entrance
  • Open weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Visitors leaving the hospital after 6 p.m. will exit through the emergency department entrance
• Emergency Department Walk-In Entrance
  • Open weekdays from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Open weekends from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m
  • Visitors arriving after 8 p.m. on weekdays and on weekends will be screened by emergency department registration staff

Family members and friends who are unable to visit are encouraged to find creative ways to stay in touch with hospitalized loved ones by calling, emailing, texting or video chatting. Flowers, gifts, cards or other remembrances can be dropped off at the screening desk, and DeTar Healthcare System will deliver to the patient room.

This is an extraordinary time, and we appreciate your understanding and compliance. We look forward to caring for you and your family.

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At DeTar Healthcare System, we understand that coming to the hospital as a patient or as a loved one's support person can be a difficult, often overwhelming experience. Whether you’re preparing for a hospital stay or stopping by to see friends and family, knowing where to go and what to bring will help make your visit less stressful. To make your experience easier, we want to provide you with helpful information you may need to plan your visit, such as what to expect, parking instructions, transportation and more.

For more information, view our Patient Handbook.