Visitation Guidelines
BMC Visitation Guidelines
WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center welcomes visitors. Family and close friends can play an important part in the recovery and healing process of patients, by providing a touch of home, encouragement, and support. Please let us know your preferences regarding visitors.
Visitor ID Badging System
WVU Hospitals East, including Berkeley Medical Center, implemented a new visitor badging system on February 23, 2026. All visitors age 18 and older will be required to check in and wear a visible badge while on campus. The initiative strengthens safety, security, and emergency preparedness at both hospitals and aligns with national best practices for protecting patients, visitors, and care teams.
Upon arrival at both hospitals, visitors will:
- Present a photo ID for registration
- Receive a temporary badge displaying their photo, name, and destination
- Wear the badge visibly for the duration of their visit
Badges are valid for one day. Visitors will re-register each day they visit. The registration process takes approximately three minutes. Children accompanying an adult visitor will also receive a badge linked to the adult’s registration.
Visiting Hours
General visiting hours are from 8 am – 9 pm Patients are permitted to have up to two (2) visitors at a time. One (1) approved visitor is allowed to remain with an Intensive Care patient overnight. Some units such as Women & Children’s and the Behavioral Health Unit follow different guidelines which are posted and available to you in those areas.
Visiting Restricitons
Visitation may be restricted for various reasons including:
- Patient choice.
- During times when procedures or assessments are being done.
- During private talks between healthcare providers and the patient, if the patient does not want visitors to be present.
- When emergency procedures are being done on the patient or nearby patient.
- When a visitor’s behavior is disruptive or presents a risk to patients or hospital staff.
- When privacy is needed for the other patient in a shared room.
- When there is a court order limiting contact with the patient.
