Visitor Guidelines
GBMC has updated its Visitor Policy for inpatients and outpatients at GBMC hospital.
Please note: Visitor guidelines on individual units may differ from the below hospital guidelines. Visitation guidelines may be adjusted at the discretion of unit-level leaders as they consider the needs of all our patients and/or to ensure a safe, healing environment. We strive to explain the reason(s) if restrictions to the guidelines are needed.
The following changes are effective immediately:
- Visiting hours are now from 8am — 9pm, unless otherwise specified.
- One visitor may stay with the patient overnight (9pm — 8am), unless otherwise specified.
- No more than four visitors may enter the patient room at one time, unless otherwise specified.
- Visitors under the age of 10 years are now permitted to visit inpatient areas. They must remain under the supervision of a responsible adult who is not a patient.
- Visitors under the age of 14 must remain under the supervision of a responsible visiting adult. A patient may not be the designated adult.
- No children under 18 may stay overnight.
- Visitation guidelines will reflect our Zero Tolerance policy as it relates to disruptive behavior.
- There will be no limitations on visiting COVID-19 patients, but visitors will be required to comply with all infection control guidelines including wearing personal protective equipment.
As a reminder, GBMC HealthCare discontinued universal masking in its facilities due to the availability of vaccines, effective treatments, and decline in community transmission rates. Staff members, patients, and visitors are no longer required to wear masks under most circumstances when inside GBMC HealthCare facilities, including GBMC hospital, outpatient areas, and GBMC Health Partners practices.
Thank you for being a valued GBMC HealthCare patient — we look forward to caring for you and your family for many years to come.