VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
COVID-19: Updated Operational Status The following information updates our current operating status across all…
COVID-19: Updated Operational Status
The following information updates our current operating status across all VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System locations:
Inside Buildings
- COVID screening questions upon entry no longer required – if you have COVID-19 symptoms, tell your healthcare provider immediately or do not enter.
- Face coverings (nose and mouth) are required of all personnel in patient care buildings, indoor public areas and Veteran-facing locations.
- Face coverings are required of all unvaccinated personnel in all indoor areas.
- COVID-19 unvaccinated personnel are encouraged to maintain 6 ft. of physical distancing indoors and outdoors.
- Minors must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
- Canteens at the WLA, Sepulveda, and Downtown LA campuses have seating available, but seating remains limited.
Hospital and Community Living Center Visitation
Visitation is allowed and all visitors must check-in at the nursing station:
- Visitors will be asked COVID screening questions
- Hospital visitation is limited to 2 visitors per patient from 10am-8pm.
- CLC visitation is limited to 2 visitors per resident from 8am-4pm.
- Visitors to the critical care unit and COVID wards is limited to 12 years and older.
Campus Activities
- Masks are not required outdoors.
- COVID-19 unvaccinated personnel are encouraged to maintain 6 ft. of physical distancing indoors and outdoors.
- No smoking/vaping allowed – all VA property is smoke-free.
Please remember that these policies are in place to keep our Veterans and staff safe. Visit us on Facebook or Twitter for updates. For more information on VA’s response to COVID-19, please visit www.va.gov/coronavirus.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you!
