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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

Identification is required for entry to Kent Hospital. Please have your ID ready at check-in.


  • 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.