SCOTTSBLUFF, NE - Regional West has announced it will further limit visitation in its hospital and clinic to protect its patients and providers.

The restrictions go into effect at noon Tuesday and include the following:

- No visitors will be allowed at Regional West healthcare facilities, inlcluding the Medical Center, all Physician's Clinics, Surgery Center, Offsite Physician Clinics and Urgent Care

- Only ONE parent or guardian will be permitted to enter with their child for a Pediatric care vist

- One ONE significant other or support person can visit in the Birth and Infant Care Center

Regional West encourages family members and friends to use other ways to interact like phone calls, Skype or Facetime

Only the entrances at the Emergency Room, Medical Plaza North and South and the main Medical Center entrance will remain open.

Regional West will continue to screen all patients.