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Kent Hospital Visitor Guidelines

We are committed to supporting our patients’ well-being through visits from loved ones while ensuring safety for all. Please review our visitation guidelines below.

General Visiting Hours

  • Inpatient Floors & Women’s Care Post-Partum Unit: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Progressive Care Unit (PRG): 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    • No visitors under 14 years old permitted.
  • Emergency Department (ED): Open visitation, 1 visitor/support person at bedside
    • No visitors under 14 years old permitted.
  • Cath Lab & Surgical Services: 1 visitor in pre- and post-procedural areas (if it does not disrupt care).
  • Women’s Care Center / Labor & Delivery: Open visitation; birth coach, doula, or support person allowed during labor. Parents/significant others may stay 24 hours.

Visitor Rules

  • Visitors are welcome without restrictions based on race, gender, age, disability, or other protected status.
  • Children 13 and Younger:
    • Must wear a visitor badge and be accompanied by an adult at all times.
    • Cannot visit patients in isolation or leave the patient’s room unattended.
    • May be restricted at the treatment team’s discretion.
  • No limit on the number of visitors for general inpatient floors, but staff may limit visitors to maintain a calm environment.

Special Considerations

  • Support Persons for Patients with Disabilities (ADA):
    • Up to 2 support persons (18+ years old) allowed, even outside regular hours, if essential to care or communication.
    • Language barriers may qualify—contact the Risk Manager if unsure.
  • End-of-Life Situations: Exceptions for additional visitors may be approved by the Nursing Supervisor.
  • Pediatric Patients: 1 parent/guardian allowed at all times

Infection Control

  • Do not visit if you have fever, flu-like symptoms, or recent exposure to infectious illness.
  • COVID-19 Patients: Limited visitation, case-by-case. Visitors must sign a waiver and wear full PPE (N95 mask, gown, face shield, gloves).
  • Isolation Rooms: Check with the nurse for required PPE before entering.
  • Use hand sanitizer before entering and exiting patient rooms.
  • Practice good cough etiquette while on campus.

Restrictions

  • Visitation may be limited or suspended:
    • At the patient’s request or for safety reasons (e.g., infection risk, violent behavior, law enforcement custody).
    • During emergencies, strict isolation, or quarantine.
    • If it disrupts patient care or hospital operations.

Kent Hospital may update this policy as needed to best support the health and safety of our patients, staff, and community.