Visitation Guidelines at Hasbro Children's

As always at Hasbro Children’s, patient caregivers (parents, guardians, medical-decision makers) are part of the healthcare team and are not considered visitors. 

Masks may be required during patient care. Please be prepared to wear a mask at the request of the care team.

Visitation Policy at Hasbro Children's

Inpatient Units

• Patients under the age of 18: Two (2) patient caregivers are permitted for the patient's entire hospitalization and can be at the bedside at any time. Caregivers include parents, guardians, or other medical decision-makers (approved at the discretion of the care team). They will be identified at admission.
• Patients 18 and over: Two (2) patient caregivers will be permitted at the bedside. One caregiver/support person over the age of 18 can stay at the bedside outside of visitor's hours.
• Visiting hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. for patients over 18. Only two (2) adults at a time will be allowed at the bedside.
• Family visiting hours are 5 to 7 p.m. Visitors under age 18 may visit during these designated hours, up to a maximum of four visitors under 18 with up to two adults at the bedside. Visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Pre- and Post-operative Areas

• A total of two patient caregivers (must be 18 years old or older) will be permitted to the perioperative area.
• Two primary caregivers may accompany the child to the pre-op holding unit and operating room waiting area.
• One primary caregiver at a time may come to post-anesthesia care unit (PACU).

Selya 6/Behavioral Health Unit

• Visitors over the age of 18 can visit Monday through Friday from 2:30 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m.
• On weekends and holidays, additional visiting hours include from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Family time can be arranged with your health care provider.

Please wash or sanitize your hands before entering the hospital, before/after eating, using the assigned restroom, and upon exiting and entering the patient’s room.

Please note: If a caregiver/visitor has symptoms of a communicable illness, they may not be allowed to enter the hospital. Caregivers and visitors may be required to wear masks, at the discretion of the care team.