Visiting
Akron Children’s seasonal visitor restriction policy is effective Nov. 1-April 1. During this time, visitors to the inpatient units is limited to those 12 years and older who do not have cold or flu symptoms, and the number of friends and family in a room will be limited to 4. Critical care units may add further restrictions if needed.
Restrictions to Protect our Patients, Visitors and Employees
- No weapons are allowed. Weapons including firearms, knives, and other dangerous items such as illegal drugs are not permitted, even if you have a concealed carry weapon permit.
- Perfume and scented products can cause breathing problems and allergic reactions. Please do not wear these products when visiting.
- Only mylar balloons are permitted in the hospital. We are a latex-free facility.
| Visiting Hours: | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. |
| Age Restrictions: | All visitors must be 18 years old |
| Restrictions on # of visitors: | 4 at bedside during regular visiting hours |
| Exception: | Parents, guardians and significant others: 2 at bedside 24/7 |
Other pertinent information regarding visitation:
- Patients with 4 or more visitors are strongly encouraged to visit in one of the patient/family lounges in the burn center.
- End of Life and other visitations needs will be considered case by case
Should you have other questions, please ask a staff member on the unit.
*Refer to Hospital Policy #10229 (Visitation in the Burn Center) for complete policy
| Visiting Hours: | 10 a.m.–7 p.m. |
| Age Restrictions: | All visitors must be 18 years old |
| Restrictions on # of visitors: | 4 at bedside during regular visiting hours |
| Exception: | Parents, guardians and significant others: 2 at bedside 24/7 |
Other pertinent information regarding visitation:
- Family waiting area is open 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
- No visitors after 7 PM unless EOL or new admission in critical condition
Should you have other questions, please ask a staff member on the unit.
5600 Hematology/Oncology, 6100 School Age Unit, 6200 Adolescent Unit, 7100 Transitional Care Unit, 7200 Infant Unit, MV
| Visiting Hours: | 8 a.m.–8 p.m. |
| Parents & guardians 2 at bedside 24/7 | |
| Age Restrictions: | None. Children under 18 must be with an adult and cannot stay overnight |
| Restrictions on # of visitors: | 4 at bedside during regular visiting hours |
Should you have other questions, please ask a staff member on the unit.
| Visiting Hours: | Mon - Fri: 5-7 p.m.; Sat/Sun: 3-5 p.m. |
| Visitor Restrictions: | Parents, grandparents and guardians. Any other visitors must be approved by patient’s physician. |
| Restrictions on # of visitors: | 2 |
Other pertinent information regarding visitation: Guest attendants to call floor to notify of visitors. Siblings are permitted to sit in waiting area near elevators.
Should you have other questions, please ask a staff member on the unit.
Akron Campus/KJP:
| Quiet Hours: | 10 PM – 7 AM |
| Age Restrictions: | Children under 14 must be siblings. |
| Restrictions on # of visitors: | 4 at bedside at a time |
Parents, legal guardians, and primary support people are welcome at any time.
- Parents/Guardians are designated with Teddy Bear bands, can visit 24/7 and may bring visitors 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Primary Support People are designated with white bands, they may not bring visitors. They may visit 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; or act as caregivers 8 p.m.-8 a.m. per parent requests.
- All other visitors may visit from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. each Family may have no more than 4 people at the bedside.
- Between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. each family may have no more than 2 caregivers at the bedside at a time.
- Children may visit between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
- Children under 14 must be siblings.
- Please do not visit if you have cold or flu symptoms; you are encouraged to call in for updates on your baby and use NICView cameras.
- All parents and visitors have the option to wear a mask when in the hospital.
We understand that these restrictions are difficult for families with a baby in the NICU. Please know that these guidelines are in place to keep your baby safe and healthy, as well as you and our hospital staff. Our focus is on the health of your baby and we ask that you join us in that focus.
We are committed to providing the best possible care for your baby.
Mahoning Valley:
Parents and other designated visitors (with wristbands) may enter the unit at any time. Siblings may visit daily, but may not stay overnight.
Other pertinent information regarding visitation in Akron and the MV:
Parents/caregivers receive 2 teddy bear wristbands to identify them as the primary caregivers. Parents/caregivers will receive 4 additional wristbands that they can choose to give to family or close friends.
Summa NICU:
- Parents, legal guardians and other adult visitors are welcome any time.
- Children may visit. Children under 14 must be siblings, and visit between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
- Each family may have no more than 4 people at the bedside at any given time.
- 2 people are permitted to sleep overnight at the bedside. These individuals need to be banded or with a teddy bear band holder.
- Please do not visit if you have cold or flu symptoms; you are encouraged to call in for updates on your baby.
- All parents and visitors have the option to wear a mask when in the hospital.
We understand that these restrictions are difficult for families with a baby in the NICU. Please know that these guidelines are in place to keep your baby safe and healthy, as well as you and our hospital staff. Our focus is on the health of your baby, and we ask that you join us in that focus. We are committed to providing the best possible care for your baby.
Wooster Special Care Nursery:
Three primary support people for mother giving birth (same 3 throughout the hospital stay), who may visit 24/7.
Open visitation for postpartum moms 10-11 a.m. and 6-7 p.m., with a limit of 4 people at bedside.
Aultman NICU:
Parents and guardians receive a color-coded band and can visit 24/7. Other/additional visitors, 18 years and older, and siblings (no age restriction) may visit 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Should you have other questions, please ask a staff member on the unit.
To ensure the safety of all patients, families, visitors and staff:
- Everyone must wear a visitor pass, visible at all times, while in the hospital.
- One-day passes are issued at the information desks.
- During unstaffed hours, visitors may call Public Safety for a pass.
- Long-term visitor pass applications are available at nursing stations.
- A support person with a child displaying symptoms of a respiratory illness should wear a mask to reduce the spread of illness.
- The sick child should also wear a mask.
- Visitors are encouraged to stay home if they are feeling sick.
Our visitor policy can be found here. Seasonal visitor restrictions are in place November through March to protect our patients from respiratory illnesses.
Restrictions to Protect our Patients, Visitors and Employees
- No weapons are allowed. Weapons including firearms, knives, and other dangerous items such as illegal drugs are not permitted, even if you have a concealed carry weapon permit.
- Perfume and scented products can cause breathing problems and allergic reactions. Please do not wear these products when visiting.
- Only mylar balloons are permitted in the hospital. We are a latex-free facility.
Our visitation policy has returned to pre-pandemic standards. You may view guidelines for each hospital unit on our Visiting page. Seasonal visitor restrictions will be in place from November through March to limit patient exposure to respiratory illnesses.
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The key to slowing the spread of COVID-19 is to limit contact as much as possible and stay at least 6 feet away from others outside of your immediate family.
We recommend you follow the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website as a trusted source of information. CDC recommends limiting time with older adults, relatives and people with serious medical conditions. If you are unable to stay home with your child during school dismissals, carefully consider who might be best positioned to provide child care. If someone at higher risk for COVID-19 will be providing care (older adult, such as a grandparent or someone with a chronic medical condition), limit your childrenâs contact with other people.
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