UIC Hospital Visiting Hours: A Complete Guide for Visitors

Understanding UIC Hospital visiting hours can help ensure a smooth visit as you support your loved ones. It’s essential to familiarize yourself with the specific guidelines and visiting times, as different inpatient units may have unique requirements.

General Visiting Hours at UI Health

The general hospital visiting hours at UI Health are from 8 am to 8 pm. However, some inpatient units may have different visiting schedules based on their circumstances.

Weekday Visitation

• General Hours: 5 am – 7 pm (weekdays only)
• Visitor Policy: Patients 18 years or older may have one companion/visitor. Minors under the age of 18 are also allowed one companion/visitor.

Overnight Stay Guidelines

Overnight stays need approval and are decided on a case-by-case basis by nursing leadership. Pediatric patients can have one support person stay overnight to assist them throughout their hospital stay.

Specialized Unit Visitation

Labor & Delivery Unit

• Visiting Hours: Open 24/7
• Visitor Policy: Visitors must be 18 years or older. Two visitors, including a significant other, are allowed with the patient.

OBER Unit Visitation

• Visiting Hours: Open 24/7
• Visitor Policy: Only one visitor is allowed at a time, and all must be 18 years or older.

Mother, Baby, and Antepartum Units

• Visiting Hours: 8 am – 8 pm
• Visitor Policy: Two visitors, including a significant other, are allowed. One visitor may stay overnight in a private room. Siblings aged 2 and over can visit from 8 am to 8 pm.

Neonatal ICU (NICU)

• Visiting Hours: Open 24/7 for parents and guardians. Other visitors must come during regular hospital hours.
• Visitor Policy: Only two visitors are allowed at a time, and they must be accompanied by banded personnel.

Pediatric Unit

• Visiting Hours: Open 24/7 for parents only. Other visitors may drop by during regular visiting hours.
• Visitor Policy: Two visitors at a time are permitted during designated hours.

Psychiatry Units

Adolescent Psychiatry

Visitation is allowed only by exception. Please contact the department for guidance.

Adult Psychiatry

• Visiting Hours:
  • Monday to Friday: 6:30 pm – 8 pm
  • Weekends and Holidays: 1 pm – 2 pm and 6:30 pm – 8 pm
• Visitor Policy: Two visitors per patient per day. A password is required to visit.

For more information about UIC Hospital visiting hours for specific departments or for any inquiries, consider reaching out directly to UI Health or the respective departments to visit. This will ensure clarity and adherence to current hospital guidelines.