Covid Visitor Guidelines

Updated July 16, 2024

Torrance Memorial follows guidelines established by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. These guidelines are subject to change based on health orders issued by the County. 

All visitors must check-in upon entering to receive visitor badge. 

Visitor Guidelines

  • Visitors are allowed 24 hours a day, seven days a week
  • Masks are strongly recommended
  • Children of all ages are allowed to visit, children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult
  • Labor & Delivery no longer require COVID-19 testing on asymptomatic patients (symptomatic patients will continue to be tested with the respiratory PCR panel)
Pre-Op
  • One visitor may be present at the patient's bedside with the exception of two parents for children
Transitional Care Unit (TCU)

All visitors are prohibited from entering the TCU if they have any of the following:

  • Symptoms of possible COVID-19 infection
  • A recent diagnosis of COVID-19, until they have met the criteria for discontinuing isolation
  • A close contact with COVID-19 in the last 14 days

Visitor Guidelines (TCU):

  • All visitors MUST sign in at the front desk
  • All visitors will be offered a COVID-19 antigen test and a well-fitting mask before entry (regardless of vaccination status), if a visitor refuses both the test and mask, visitations will be conducted in a facility-designated space with good ventilation
  • Masks are strongly recommended for all visitors in patient care areas
  • Visitation in the TCU lobby, TCU dining room, or outside is recommended
  • Two visitors per patient at a time are allowed in the room
  • If you have more than two visitors at a time in a shared room, you may visit in the TCU lobby or outside or switch out

Suspected/Confirmed COVID-19 Positive Inpatients
  • Allowed one healthy visitor per day for a maximum of two hours – no overnight stays allowed
  • All visitors must:
    • Be free of COVID-19 symptoms and always wear a well-fitted mask at all times
    • Check-in with the nurses station upon arrival and before entering a patient room
    • Always wear personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the room with the patient, includes gowns, gloves, eye protection and a mask. The patient’s nurse will demonstrate proper use of PPE
    • Go directly to the patient’s room and not congregate in hallways, waiting rooms or other areas
    • Not enter and exit the room multiple times during the visit
    • Not eat or drink while in the patient room

Do Not Visit If You Have:

  • Fever (100.0F or higher)
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Sore throat
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Chills
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Congestion
  • Runny Nose

Valet

  • Until further notice, valet services in the main parking structure will be suspended. Free self-parking still available for patients.