As the number of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases increase in Georgia and following careful review of its policies and local COVID-19 data, Navicent Health has chosen to modify certain portions of its visitation policy. The visitation policy was put into place on March 12, 2020 to protect patients, visitors and caregivers from the threat of COVID-19. The changes are effective Wednesday, Dec. 30, and only essential visitors will be permitted into Navicent Health facilities. Essential visitors include those who are visiting/accompanying the following patients: â¢Minor patients under the age of 18 â¢Patients in labor and delivery and/or family birth centers â¢Patients in intensive care