Information for Visitors

In support of a patient-centered approach to care, we recognize each patient as an individual with unique needs, who is treated with dignity and respect and is granted the power of informed choice. All patients or their support person have the right to choose who may visit them during their hospital stay, regardless of whether the visitor is a family member, a spouse, a domestic partner (including same-sex domestic partner), or other type of a visitor, as well as their right to withdraw such consent to visitation at any time.

Visitation is not restricted, limited or denied on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability. Visitation may be limited based on appropriate clinical judgment that takes into account all aspects of patient health and safety, including the negative impact that patients, visitors and associates may have on other patients within the hospital. Visitation may be limited or restricted if:

• The patient is undergoing care interventions
• Visitation may interfere with patient care
• Existing court orders restrict visitor contact with the hospital
• Visitors are disruptive, threatening or violent
• The patient needs privacy or rest

Clergy may visit patients; in the case of a patient with infectious or communicable diseases, administrative approval is required before the visit.

Please note that visitation guidelines can change at any time as needed for health and safety reasons. If visitation is not recommended for a patient, the hospital team will work with the patient, family member, caregiver and/or clergy to connect via video calling.

Individuals can report concerns or issues to the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA):

Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
2727 Mahan Drive
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
Toll Free: Call888-419-3456