Visitation Guidelines

At Thomas Hospitals, we believe that visits from loved ones are a vital part of the healing process. Our Patient Visitation Policy is designed to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for patients, families, and visitors. This policy outlines your rights, expectations, and procedures to ensure that visitation enhances care without compromising health and safety.

We are committed to respecting every individual’s dignity and preferences, and we aim to accommodate visits with compassion, clarity, and flexibility.

Patient Rights

Patients may designate visitors, including:

• Spouse or domestic partner (including same-sex partners)
• Family members or friends
• Clergy or spiritual support
• A support person (who may act on the patient’s behalf)

No discrimination based on:

• Age
• Race
• Religion
• Culture
• Disability
• Sex
• Sexual orientation
• Gender identity

General Visiting Guidelines

Visiting Hours: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm

Children Under 12:

• Discouraged in care areas
• Not allowed after hours

Clergy: May visit at any time

Hand Hygiene: Required upon entry and exit of patient rooms

Communicable Illness:

• Visitors must be symptom-free
• Or wear appropriate PPE

Restricted Areas:

• No visitors in Operating Rooms or during dialysis
• Special permissions required for certain areas

Animal Policy: Only service animals allowed

After-Hours Visitation

Access Points After 8:00 pm:

• Emergency Room entrance
• Pavilion entrance

Visitor Limit: 1 visitor per patient after hours

Security Check-in: Required for all after-hours entry

Exit Points:

• ER
• Pavilion
• Pharmacy side door
• Helipad exit