Visiting Hours
All visitors/individuals entering the building will be screened at the North Entrance and must wear a mask the entire time they are in the building. This includes employees who wish to visit a patient.
Visiting/Screening Hours:
Monday through Friday – 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Weekends – 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Visitor Guideline by Department:
- COVID-positive patients:
- No visitors unless a documented exception has been approved.
- Inpatient Units:
- Two visitors at a time during screening/visiting hours.
- Emergency Department (ED):
- One visitor based on ED staff discretion.
- Pediatric Unit:
- Both parents/one support person.
- Two siblings, two at a time from 10 a.m. to noon and 5-7 p.m.
- Family Care Center:
- Both parents/one support person.
- Two siblings, two at a time from 10 a.m. to noon and 5-7 p.m.
- NICU:
- Two visitors at a time with a parent.
- No children under age 14.
- Surgery:
- One visitor/guardian.
- Behavioral Services Unit:
- One person in the patient room. BSU will provide a list of approved visitors.
- Outpatient Diagnostics:
- No visitors.
Allowed exceptions: Patients who are being sedated; patients who need support for mobility or communication; pediatric patients — both parents.
- No visitors.
Other MLH hospital visitation guidelines include:
- Visitors should use the North Entrance only.
- All visitors must be screened prior to entering.
- Masks are required to be worn in the hospital at all times.
- Visitors must be 19 years and older except on Family Care Center and the Pediatric Unit (see above). A photo ID may be required.
- No children under 19 in the waiting area unless they are the patient.
- In extenuating circumstances, such as imminent end-of-life situations, after major surgery or patients requiring extra support, temporary visitation terms may be granted. The patient’s care team must approve all exceptions.
- Clinical staff has the authority to monitor the number of visitors and restrict visitation as needed to meet the patient’s needs.
- Approved visitors are expected to bring their own face mask. If they do not have one, a non-procedural face mask will be provided.
- Family members or friends of approved visitors will not be permitted to enter the building or wait in lobbies or common areas. They will be asked to remain in their vehicle.
- Family, friends and loved ones are encouraged to use electronic devices to connect with patients. If the patient/visitor does not have access to a device, he or she may contact the nursing unit between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to arrange an electronic visit. Recording is not allowed.
The MLH Emergency Department is open 24/7 as usual
Visitors are not allowed inside the Emergency Room unless required by staff.
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