Non-COVID-19 inpatients may have visitors, of any age, during normal visitation hours. Currently, NICU visitors must be 16 years or older due to high community spread of illnesses. Face masks are optional for patients and visitors. Masking is still required for people who have or may have COVID-19. Masking is also required for visitors of patients who have or may have COVID-19. Our guidelines aim to protect our patients and staff, while providing a safe environment for all.

  • General Visitor Information

    We welcome visitors who meet the following guidelines:

    • Must pass the visitor COVID-19 self-screening, including history of COVID-19 infection in previous 10 days, COVID-19 symptoms, and exposed to COVID in the previous 10 days before entering the care facility.

    Please check with unit nurse manager or nurse manager designee for unit-specific visiting hours.

    Visitors who are COVID-19-positive or suspected COVID-19-positive:

    • Visitors with COVID-19 symptoms or other risk factors are not allowed.
    • Visitors who have tested positive for COVID-19 may visit only if they have been fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications, have improved symptoms, and at least 10 days have passed since first symptom(s) or first positive test date if asymptomatic.
    • Phone calls and video chats are another way to connect with your loved ones.

  • COVID-19 Patients (Positive or Suspected Positive)

    COVID-19 Positive Patients Visitation Guidelines: English | Spanish

    How to Put On and Take Off Personal Protective Equipment: English | Spanish

    There are no restrictions on the number of visitors. The visitor must pass the entrance screen meet the criteria below.

    • Pass COVID-19 screening criteria.
    • Wear hospital-provided personal protective equipment (PPE) and face mask at all times.
    • Stay in patient’s room at all times – no visitors allowed in waiting room or other areas.
    • Limit personal items to 1 bag and cellphone.
    • No food or drinks allowed in the patient’s room.
    • Follow all hospital staff instructions.

    There are risks associated with visiting a COVID-positive patient, especially for unvaccinated or immunosuppressed individuals, despite taking all reasonable precautions.

    If the patient’s attending physician determined that it is unsafe for a patient to have visitors, we will continue to provide and support the use of virtual tools for visitation and daily patient updates for families.

  • Labor & Delivery/Postpartum/Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

    Labor & Delivery

    COVID-19 Negative Patient

    • Visitors allowed, including minors younger than 16, and/or a doula may be allowed.
    • No restrictions on visiting hours.

    COVID-19 Positive Patient

    • There are no restrictions on the number of visitors. A doula is allowed. The doula must know about the patient’s COVID-19 status. All visitors must pass the entrance screen meet the criteria below.
      • Pass COVID-19 screening criteria.
      • Use AIRBORNE PLUS precautions when in the patient’s room, including wearing a mask and PPE.
      • Stay in patient’s room at all times – no visitors allowed in waiting room or other areas.
      • Limit personal items to 1 bag and cellphone.
      • No food or drinks allowed in the patient’s room.
      • Follow all hospital staff instructions.

    After Delivery (Postpartum)

    COVID-19 Negative Patient

    • Visitors allowed, including minors younger than 16, within normal visitation hours.
    • No restrictions on visiting hours.

    COVID-19 Positive Patient

    • There are no restrictions on the number of visitors. All visitors must pass the entrance screen meet the criteria below.
      • Pass COVID-19 screening criteria.
      • Use AIRBORNE PLUS precautions when in the patient’s room, including wearing a mask and PPE.
      • Stay in patient’s room at all times – no visitors allowed in waiting room or other areas.
      • Limit personal items to 1 bag and cellphone.
      • No food or drinks allowed in the patient’s room.
      • Follow all hospital staff instructions.


    Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

    COVID-19 Negative Patient(s)/Guardian(s)

    • Visitors allowed, including sibling visitors of all ages, within normal visitation hours. Visitation for siblings may be limited or not allowed when increases in respiratory viruses (e.g., RSV, Influenza, COVID-19) are circulating in the community.
    • Check with nurse manager or nurse manager designee about visiting hours.

    COVID-19 Positive Parent(s)/Guardian(s)

    • 2 parent(s)/guardian(s) are allowed if:
      • At least 10 days have passed since your first symptom(s) or date of initial positive test if asymptomatic AND at least 24 hours have passed since your last fever without fever-reducing medications AND symptoms have improved.
      • If parent(s)/guardian(s) are not able to visit, they may designate 1 visitor.
      • Exceptions may be considered for special circumstances.**

    **Visitor exceptions may be considered for special circumstances, such as disability, impairment, or end-of-life. Call the nursing unit for information.

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