Updated Visitor Guidelines
Attention Families and Visitors
Did you know hospitalized children are more susceptible to infection? Also, did you know that visitors can spread germs that lead to infection without appearing to be sick?
Due to this risk and the increase in upper respiratory infections during the winter, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has put into effect a limited visitor policy from Jan. 2, 2013 – March 31, 2013.
We ask that only healthy immediate family and household members come to the hospital to visit patients during this time period. If you have any questions about who is allowed to visit, please ask a staff member. All visitors will be screened on a daily basis for signs and symptoms of illness, including fever, cough or sore throat. Anyone exhibiting these symptoms will be asked to leave in order to protect our patients.
General visitor guidelines
- Throughout the year, families
Keep me germ free.are encouraged to allow no more than 2 healthy visitors at a time (in addition to parents, legal guardians or caretakers). Between Jan. 2, 2013-March 31, 2013, we ask that these additional visitors be limited to immediate family or household members. - Healthy siblings are welcome to visit and should stop at the front desk to be screened prior to each visit. Siblings with symptoms of illness, including fever, cough or sore throat will be asked not to visit. All visitors under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian at all times while visiting the hospital.
- Visitors with colds, coughs or other contagious illnesses are asked to remain at home until they are well.
- Children or adults who have been exposed to contagious diseases such as chickenpox should avoid visiting the hospital. Check with your child’s nurse if you have questions.
- Children's Hospital is a smoke-free institution. Designated smoking areas are located outside the Hospital buildings.
We recognize this may be an inconvenience. Keeping your child and the rest of our patients germ free is our utmost priority. CHOP staff members will be available to assist you through the screening process in a timely manner and answer any questions you may have about how to limit visitors to the hospital for the safety of your child. Also be sure to ask us how we can help you stay connected to family and friends during this time.
We thank you for your cooperation.
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