Visitor Restrictions

Updated 7/22/2021

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has provided guidelines for healthcare facilities to continue to take safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

What you need to know

The visitor policy has been revised to allow visitors in our facilities, with limitations at some hospitals and medical centers. Please check the visitor policy of the hospital you are visiting for hours and other hospital-specific details. Our medical center visitor restrictions are listed below.

We recognize the importance of love and support when a patient is hospitalized or receiving care. Because our patient care philosophy depends greatly on engaging families as part of the healing process, any decision to restrict visitation and limit family presence is difficult. However, the health and safety of our patients and employees is of utmost importance.

Learn more about our commitment to safety. 

What has changed

• Everyone ages two years and older must wear a mask while in a patient setting and when entering and exiting public spaces. Anyone who refuses to wear a mask will not be allowed to enter the facility.
• All patients, visitors and staff are screened for COVID-19 before entry to our facilities, which includes a temperature check.
• All visitors should remain with the patient except for quick trips to the bathroom or to purchase food.
• All visitors should refrain from eating, drinking or sharing patient's restroom while visiting with inpatient.
• For your safety, we strongly discourage visitors who are at high risk of developing severe complications from COVID-19, including older adults and persons with underlying medical conditions.

Hospital campus visitor restrictions

Visiting hours are established at each hospital to support social distancing and safety for patients, visitors and employees. To check the visitor policy of the hospital you are visiting for hours and other hospital-specific details, please click on the links below.

• Henry Ford Allegiance Health
• Henry Ford Hospital
• Henry Ford Kingswood Hospital
• Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
• Henry Ford Macomb Hospital – Mt.Clemens
• Henry Ford Maplegrove Center
• Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
• Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital

Policies may restrict the numbers of visitors at our facilities until the transmission of COVID-19 is no longer a threat. As we can safely allow more visitors, we will do so.

Medical center visitor restrictions

All patients and visitors entering a Henry Ford facility for an outpatient appointment or service will be screened for symptoms of COVID-19, which includes a temperature check. Masks must be worn by anyone two years and older. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided to you. All safety precautions must be followed.

• Patients who have an appointment at a Henry Ford medical center or clinic, who are coming in for lab or radiology services, or who are getting care in the Emergency Department may have one person with them to transport the patient into and around the facility.
• Patients in outpatient settings may have one visitor present who is necessary to assist with medical care or daily living including:
  • Visitors accompanying patients who have physical, cognitive or mental disabilities of any kind and require assistance, including patients who are deaf, hard of hearing or blind
  • Visitors/caregivers needed to provide support at an appointment that will establish an ongoing treatment plan or discussion of clinical care decisions
  • Visitors with power of attorney/surrogate decision-makers, or court-appointed guardianship. They may visit as necessary for the purpose of exercising these powers. This includes visitors who are witnessing/notarizing documents for patients.
• Pediatric patients can have two parents/caregivers with them. 
• For pregnant patients, a spouse/partner may attend the patient's prenatal, ultrasound and NST appointments.
  • Patients in an OB Emergency or Triage Department may have one support person who should remain in the patient room at all times.
  • The support person may not switch out with another visitor.
• One driver may accompany patients undergoing surgery, procedures or emergency care, but  must remain in the designated waiting area and leave the facility as soon as possible.