Visiting Hours and Policy

Inpatient Units

• Visiting hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Minimum visiting age is 12 years old
• Up to 2 visitors at a time allowed per patient 
• Exceptions/Allowances are as follows:
  • End of life/hospice: number of visits and visitors at the discretion of the hospital leadership.
  • Inpatients in isolation for suspected or confirmed COVID-19 may have one visitor per day, and a total of two designated visitors per hospital stay.
  • Labor and Delivery: One visitor, acting as a support person, may be with you throughout your stay. A second visitor will be allowed only during visiting hours. No more than 2 visitors in the patient room at a time during visiting hours. In addition, a doula is allowed during labor and for a period after birth.
    For COVID-19 positive patients, one visitor is allowed and must remain in the room for the entire admission. No additional visitors will be allowed.
  • Special Care Nursery: One parents/guardian is allowed at a time (When space permits, two may be allowed). COVID-19 positive mothers are allowed to visit 10 days after the onset of symptoms, along with showing no signs of a fever. Parents may visit with their newborns at all hours, except during change of shift from 7-8 a.m. and 7-8 p.m.

Emergency Department

• One visitor allowed only when a patient is placed in a fully enclosed room due to limited space and safety concerns. Visitor may switch with one other visitor. Exceptions: Parent/guardian of a minor, support person for laboring mother, patients at end of life or allowances noted for all settings.
• If a patient or parent/guardian of a minor presents with their children under 18 because they were unable to find arrangements for childcare, the patient will be seen.
• If a COVID test is indicated for the patient, a visitor is only allowed after a negative result is received.

Outpatient Settings

• Patients who have an appointment at the Medical Pavilion, a Henry Ford Health Center or who are coming to the hospital for lab or radiology services may have one visitor with them if social distancing can be maintained.
• For pregnant patients, a spouse/partner may attend the patient's prenatal, ultrasound and NST appointments.
• Pediatric patients can have two parents/caregivers with them. Patient sibling(s) may accompany the parent when necessary.

Surgery and Procedures

• One visitor may be allowed per patient if there is appropriate room in the waiting areas.