Patients & Visitors
Current Patient and Visitor Guidelines (as of Monday, April 25, 2022)
Emergency Room and FSED:
One visitor per patient will be allowed in the emergency department at Dunlop Lane or the emergency department at Sango 24/7. No minors (17 and under) are allowed in the emergency department. Pediatric patients are allowed two visitors. Exceptions can be made for those who are in end of life care and/or special circumstances.
Inpatient Units:
Two visitors at a time per patient will be allowed on the following patient care units: 2100, 2200, 2300, 4100, 4200, 4300, 5100, 5200 and 5300. For patients requiring emergency procedures, two visitors will be allowed to wait in the respective unit waiting room. Visitors are allowed daily between the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Minors (17 and under) are permitted visitation if accompanied by an adult.
Labor and Delivery/Postpartum:
Women giving birth may have two of the same visitors with them for the duration of their stay. Children 13 years of age and older are considered one of the two visitors.
Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU):
Our NICU patients may have two adult visitors at a time for the duration of the infant’s stay.
Surgery and Outpatient Services:
All inpatient and outpatient surgery, cardiac catheterization procedures, radiology, imaging, lab services, physical therapy, endoscopy and other outpatient services allow two visitors to accompany the patient. One of the two visitors is permitted in the procedural area.
Permissible exceptions to the above policy:
- Visiting a loved one for end of life care- unlimited throughout the day,
- A visitor vital to the clinical care of the patient,
- Pediatric patients
All visitors are required to wear a mask.
All staff will monitor visitors. Should a patient or visitor not abide by the guidelines above, security will be called. Patient visitation can be limited at the discretion of administration in the best interest of patient care. Patient privacy and protection policies remain in place.
Patients presenting for pre-admission testing, surgery or outpatient services are asked to bring a mask with them and to wear it while in the building. Patients scheduled for surgery or other invasive procedures who can provide proof of being fully vaccinated will not be tested for COVID-19 in advance of the procedure.
The café is now open to all guests.
Clergy may visit a patient provided they have a community clergy badge and have the patient’s name. Clergy are not included in patient visitation counts.
For patient medical records requests, please contact us at (931) 502-1666, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
We appreciate your understanding and compliance. With your help, we can maintain a safe environment for all our patients, visitors and staff.
At Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville, 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.
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