Return to Inova Homepage Open Main Menu Breadcrumb INOVA PATIENT AND VISITOR INFORMATION VISITOR POLICY Inova Temporary Visitation Policy New policy effective Monday, July 19, 2021. Inova Children's Hospital policy Patient Rights and Responsibilities COVID-19 Information for the Community A A Translate New policy effective Monday, July 19: MOST inpatient visitation hours: 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. daily. Limited exceptions noted below. Effective Monday, July 19, 2021 Inova has changed its visitation hours. Please review the information below for full details. Regardless of care site location, all visitors must adhere to the following: Exhibit no COVID-19 symptoms. Be age 16 or over. In keeping with the CDC’s current guidance, regardless of vaccination status, everyone in a healthcare facility must wear a mask covering their mouth and nose the entire time they are in the facility and maintain a physical distance of six feet from others. Visitors who fail to wear a mask properly will be asked to leave. The following face coverings cannot be worn at any Inova location: gaiter style masks, bandanas or vented masks. No visitors are allowed for patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19, except in end-of-life situations. Virtual visits are available for adult and adolescent patients at the patient's request. Hospital Inpatient: Visitation hours: 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. daily. Exceptions can be made for end of life situations, pregnant patients in active labor and visits from the clergy). Adult patients may have two visitors at a time, in addition to a Designated Support Person (DSP), if applicable. What is a Designated Support Person (DSP?) Pediatric patients may have two parents/guardians at bedside 24/7. Non-ICU pediatric patients may have two additional visitors, but only during visitation hours. Additional visitors for PICU and NICU patients will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Outpatient, Ambulatory Sites, and Emergency Room (ER): Adult patients may have one visitor, in addition to their Designated Support Person (DSP). For pediatric outpatients, only two parents/guardians may visit. Inova Loudoun Nursing Rehabilitation Center (ILNRC): View current ILNRC visitation guidelines. Behavioral Health Inpatients: Adult Inpatient Visitation: Virtual visits are available at the patient's request. Adolescent Inpatient Visitation: Visiting hours are 6-6:30 p.m., seven days a week. Visitors must be 18 or older. There is a limit of two parents or authorized representatives. Exceptions may be made based on individual needs and are to be pre-arranged with the treatment team. To gain access to the unit, visitors must provide the access code given by the treatment team. Visitors will be asked to show picture identification and sign in upon arrival. Visits will occur only in designated areas. Women's Health: At this time, no siblings under age 16 are allowed in the Women's areas. Labor and Delivery Visitation: One support person continues to be allowed 24/7 in Labor and Delivery. Two additional visitors (16 years and older) are allowed during the labor and delivery experience: This can be a professional doula, one visitor and one support person (Three total) This can be two visitors and one support person (Three total). Postpartum and High Risk Perinatal (HRP) Visitation: One support person continues to be allowed 24/7 in Postpartum and HRP. Two additional visitors (16 years and older) are allowed during regular hospital visitation hours; three people maximum allowed in room with patient. Children visitation will be on a case by case basis for the High Risk Perinatal patients. Antenatal Testing Center (ATC) Visitation: One companion is allowed in the exam area with the patient. Definition of Designated Support Person (DSP) If a patient has a documented diagnosis of a pre-existing disability requiring ongoing support in the community, he or she may request continued support and assistance from their Designated Support Person (DSP). The DSP must be over the age of 18 and be knowledgeable about the patient’s specific needs related to the disability. A DSP may be allowed to stay with the patient in designated areas 24/7, and is requested to enter/leave the building between the hours of 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. Up to two persons may share DSP duties; however only one person is allowed per day. A person with a pre-existing disability who utilizes ongoing support from an individual in the community may bring a DSP to all Inova locations and treatment centers. Definition of a Visitor Anyone the patient determines significant to their well-being and whose presence would enhance their hospitalization. Thank you for your support as we make this transition to support our patients’ needs. Download the Visitor Policy (PDF): Amharic Arabic Chinese (Mandarin) English Farsi Korean Spanish/Español Urdu Vietnamese Please Remember Masks & Social Distancing As you wait in line to enter an Inova care site, please wear a personal cloth face covering or mask and practice social distancing. If you require a mask, Inova will provide one for you. Thank you for your cooperation as we work together to keep you, our patients and Inova team members safe. COVID-19 Information for the Community COVID Information in Other Languages Inova's visiting hours policies and other COVID information is available in our most frequently spoken languages. SEE LANGUAGE TRANSLATIONS How is Inova Keeping the Community Safe? 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