Patients & Visitors
Current Visitor Guidelines
Visitation remains open with the following updated restrictions:
- A limit of one visitor per patient stay that requires direct nursing care.
- The visitor may not leave the building or be replaced by someone else.
- If the visitor leaves they will not be allowed to reenter.
- The visitor will be required to wear a mask at all times and, by entry, attest to being free of COVID-19 symptoms/exposure.
- The visitor must remain in the patient's room during the visit. The visitor may request a guest tray if staying overnight with the patient.
- A patient seeking outpatient diagnostic studies are not allowed a visitor. unless the patient is a minor or has a disability. In this instance, one adult will be allowed to accompany the patient.
At Merit Health Woman's Hospital, 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.