Temporary Visitor Restrictions at Baptist Health Richmond

Visitor restrictions are in place to protect the patients and staff of Baptist Health Richmond during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some site-specific variations will be communicated locally based on physical restrictions of waiting space or clinic space. 

• Full COVID vaccination is highly recommended for all visitors.
• Visitors will be self-screen for symptoms of COVID-19.
• Visitors and patients must wear a medical grade mask while on hospital property, including in the patient room.
• Even if a visitor has been cleared for entry, this does not guarantee they will be allowed to stay if another designated visitor is already present.
• Overnight visitors are not permitted at this time.
• This policy will be enforced consistently regardless of any pre-communicated visitation expectations or as guidelines change.
• No one under the age of 18 is permitted to visit.

Visiting Hours

• 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.; 7 days a week
• Monday - Friday, Visitors will enter through the South Entrance.
• Saturday - Sunday, Visitors will enter through the South Entrance.
• Exceptions to be made for:
• One parent or guardian for a patient under the age of 18.
• One caretaker for a completely dependent patient.

No Visitation for the following:

• All patients diagnosed with COVID-19 or patients with suspected COVID-19.
• Outpatient diagnostic and screening procedures (Lab, Imaging) (exceptions include dependent patients and children under the age of 18).
• Outpatient Oncology (exceptions include dependent patients, children under the age of 18, and end of life situations).

Emergency Department

• Patients are allowed one visitor. Patients under the age of 18 may have both parents or guardians accompany them.  Visitors must remain in the patient’s room and wear a medical grade mask at all times.  

Inpatients (Non-COVID) (patients admitted or currently in a hospital room)

• Patients may have two visitors at a time during visiting hours from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Surgery/CVOU/Cath Lab

• Patients may have one visitor. 

Labor & Delivery

• All patients in active labor may have two support persons, at the discretion of the patient, and are expected to remain for the entire duration of the delivery.
• Patients not in active labor may have one support person.

Women’s Care Center (2^nd floor)

• OB patients may have one support person and they are expected to remain for the entire stay. Inpatients (Non-COVID) admitted to this floor may have one visitor at a time from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. 

Visitor Requirements:

• 18 years of age or older.  
• Must wear a medical grade mask at all times.
• Will need to stay in designated room or location.
• Cannot congregate in waiting rooms or hallways.
• Must wait in a vehicle if physical distancing cannot be maintained.

WHY: To protect our most vulnerable loved ones and staff from the COVID-19 virus. We understand these temporary restrictions may be difficult for patients and their loved ones, but we are taking these steps to protect our patients and our staff. We welcome the use of electronic communication on the patient’s personal device.