Effective March 4, 2024
Riverside’s goal is to create an atmosphere that promotes healing. We know that patients are more likely to thrive in their recovery if friends and loved ones surround them. We welcome the presence and participation of family and other “partners in care.”
Visiting hours are encouraged between 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
Alterations to the visitor policy may be necessary due to the patient’s care needs
Additional Visitor Guidelines:
Emergency Department – Visitors may be restricted from visiting a patient in the Emergency Department when there is an actual or perceived risk of harm, intimidation, or harassment to the patient, other patients or staff.
Pediatrics – Up to two visitors in the procedural care department are welcome to sit with a patient pre and post-procedure.
Labor & Delivery - Two alternating visitors, aside from the mother's significant other, are permitted during labor, delivery, and recovery. One designated visitor is permitted for outpatient testing and/or rule out labor.
Cesarean Births & Recovery – Only the father of the baby or designated support person is allowed in the Operating Room & during the recovery period.
Post-Partum/OB Unit – Visitors, including siblings of the newborn, are welcome, following the general hospital hours and guidelines.
Intermediate Care Nursery – The mother and designated support person are only welcome to visit the Intermediate Care Nursery unless the newborn’s condition or situation directs otherwise. Identification bands will be verified for all visits.
Overnight Visitors - Two visitors are welcome to stay overnight with a patient.
Procedures - One adult designated visitor is welcome in the procedural care department to sit with a patient pre and post-procedure.