Patients and Visitors
Current Visitor Guidelines
Beginning Monday, May 3, 2021, open visitation will be allowed for non-COVID inpatients and outpatients. This includes the emergency department, all outpatient departments and all clinics.
ICU patients are allowed to have two designated visitors during visiting hours: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. daily
CVR patients are allowed to have two designated visitors during visiting hours: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. daily
All visitors must observe the following guidelines during their time in the facility:
- Visitors must pass the COVID-19 Symptom and Fever screening at the time of each entry
- No fever above 100.3
- No COVID-19 or COVID-19 like symptoms, including fever, runny nose, cough, or shortness of breath
- Visitors must use hand sanitizer upon entry and exit
- Visitors must wear a mask at all times while in the facility
Visitors must remain in the patient's room or in the appropriate waiting area during their entire visit to the facility.
Visitation policies for the Transitional Care Unit and Senior Behavioral Health Unit may vary. Visitors of these units should check with department staff for updated visitation guidelines prior to arrival.
At Merit Health Wesley, we understand that coming to the hospital as a patient or as a loved one's support person can be a difficult, often overwhelming experience. Whether you’re preparing for a hospital stay or stopping by to see friends and family, knowing where to go and what to bring will help make your visit less stressful. To make your experience easier, we want to provide you with helpful information you may need to plan your visit, such as what to expect, parking instructions, transportation and more.