No Visitors Allowed
No visitors allowed. Hospital lobbies and clinic waiting rooms are closed. This means you can't have a visitor or someone with you:
- At a clinic appointment
- For a same-day procedure
- In the emergency room
- When you're staying at the hospital
Current visitor policies aim to keep everyone as safe as possible during the COVID pandemic. See visitor restrictions (PDF).
When You're Here: Policies
Follow these policies while in any UVA Health building:
- Wear a mask; we can give you one if you need it
- COVID symptoms? Call before coming to your appointment
- Practice social distancing
- Show photo ID when checking in
- Get screened before entering
- Not crowd unit hallway
- Avoid large groups
- Ask care team if you have questions
Entering the hospital: Use the main entrance on Lee Street (24/7) or the 2nd floor link (5-8 a.m., Mon.-Fri. ONLY).
When You Can Have a Visitor: Policy Exceptions
For questions about exceptions beyond what's listed here, talk with the unit manager or the patient's care team. They will review your request.
End of Life
If facing death, we can allow 2 visitors, 24/7.
Having a Baby
If you’re having a baby, you can have 1 visitor, 24/7.
Pediatric Patients
Children can have 2 designated visitors while in the hospital, and 1 person may be at the bedside at a time. Children can have 1 person with them in all other areas.
Patients With Disabilities
Patients with disabilities can have 1 person with them.
Critical Planning
For critical plan of care discussions, we can permit 2 visitors to join you.
Clergy
In the hospital, 1 clergy member can visit at end-of-life in addition to your allowed visitors.