Henry Ford Kingswood Hospital

Support for loved ones is critical for treatment and healing. At Henry Ford Kingswood Hospital, we encourage family, friends and loved ones to visit patients staying at our facility. In order to ensure a successful visit, please observe our visitor guidelines. We designed these guidelines with our patients’ safety and health in mind.

Visitor Guidelines:

• Photo identification required for all visitors age 18 and older.
• Children under age 18 must have a doctor’s order to visit a patient.
• Children under age 16 cannot be left unattended.
• Our staff must pre-authorize any visits outside of the regular visiting hours.
• We do not allow jackets, coats, purses, keys or any items other than food or drink on the units.
• Do not bring any glass items or mirrors, razors, alcohol, medications, matches or lighters, weapons, videos/music tapes/CDs or valuable items, including jewelry and expensive clothing items.
• Gift items for the patient may include: books, magazines, writing materials and postage stamps, flowers in non-breakable containers, personal toiletries in non-breakable containers and food or non-alcoholic drink (except for patients on special or restricted diets).
• Food brought into Kingswood Hospital must be eaten during the patient visit. We do not allow leftover food on the units or in the patient’s room.
• You may leave any packages for patients at the front desk. Our staff will make sure it is delivered to the patient.

Learn more about visitor information and patient privacy at Kingswood Hospital:

• Visiting Hours
• Telephoning a Patient
• Patient Privacy and the Release of Patient Information