Important Health Information: In-person visitations has resumed for all patients.
To protect patients and staff from exposure to the coronavirus (COVID-19), normal in-person visiting to all hospitals has been modified, including court-ordered evaluations, other legal matters, and end-of-life care. In the event of other special situations in which visitation may be considered, approval of the hospital's medical director would be required.
All approved in-person visitors will be subject to a health screening for COVID-19.
All visitors are required to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test (PCR or Antigen collected within 72 hours of the visit) at the time of the scheduled visitation to be allowed to participate in an in-person visit. Hospitals reserve the right to deny visitation based on infection prevention measures not included in these guidelines.
Any illness that is spread from person to person can develop very quickly in a hospital environment. We appreciate your support of these efforts to protect the patients and staff of Patton State Hospital.
We are excited to announce our hybrid visiting program at DSH-Patton that has been created to allow families and friends to connect with patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our Program now includes in-person visits and tele-visits. If you are interested in scheduling either an in-person visit or a tele-visit with your loved one, see the guidelines below.
Patton State Hospital Waterline Replacement Project
Patton State Hospital proposes to replace an existing 14-inch diameter, 115-foot-long waterline due to leakage. The waterline replacement would take place in the northeast one-third of the hospital where a solar field, a collection of multiple solar panels that generate electricity as a system, currently exists.
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Enhanced Treatment Program
We're hiring for the new Enhanced Treatment Program at Atascadero
Visiting Center Photographs
DSH-Patton will begin allowing patients to take photographs with their loved ones in the Visiting Center beginning on January 8, 2020.
Photos will be taken ONLY on Wednesdays from 10:00am to 12:00pm.
A summary of the guidelines are provided below for your convenience:
Annually, patients must provide a signed copy of form PSH-5650 “Consent for Photographs or Filming” to the designated staff photographer. A new copy must be provided upon annual renewal.
Upon exiting the visiting center, the photo(s) will be given to the visitor(s) to take with them. (Photographs are limited to 1 photo per visitor.)
Only one patient is allowed to be photographed at a time and gang signs/gestures or inappropriate body language will not be permitted.
Photos will cost $2.00 per print and can be purchased using the cash visitors are allotted to bring into the Visiting Center ($15 per person).
One visitor for each patient requesting photos will sign up upon entering the Visiting Center. Photos will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis with a maximum of 25 patient photographs per day.
PLEASE NOTE:
This photo service is subject to change or cancellation at any time due to safety or security concerns.
Photo service will not be provided on State Holidays.
Canteen Announcement
In an effort to provide lower prices and better service to our patients, DSH-Patton has procured a new canteen contract. Please visit the Family and Friend Resource page for information regarding this change.
