The University of Michigan Hospital generally allows family members and visitors from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily. An adult family member may visit a patient at the bedside 24/7, depending on the patient’s and care team’s approval, as well as space and unit activity[5][7].
For non-family visitors, the visiting hours are typically 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Patients have the right to define who is considered family, and all visitors must obtain an identification badge from the registration desk or floor clerk station[7].
There are special rules and restrictions for certain units:
- Adult Inpatient Psychiatry (9C) and Child/Adolescent Mental Health (Nyman Unit): Visiting hours are Monday–Friday: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, Sunday, and holidays: 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.. Special arrangements for minors or flexible needs can be requested with the treatment team[3].
- Pediatric Inpatients: Four parents/caregivers/family/visitors are allowed between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., and two parents/caregivers/family between 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. At end of life, up to six visitors may be allowed, with some restrictions[2].
- Emergency Services: One family member/visitor for adult emergency, two for children’s emergency. Psychiatric emergency allows one support person when necessary for safety[5].
For the University of Michigan Health-West campus, general visiting hours are as follows[1]:
- Main Lobby Entrance:
- Monday–Friday: 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Sunday: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Professional Building Entrance:
- Monday–Friday: 5:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Anyone showing signs of illness or a communicable disease is not permitted to visit[6]. Special accommodations are available under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for adult patients with disabilities who request a support person as medically necessary[4].
References
- [1] Patient & Visitor Guide – University of Michigan Health-West
- [2] Family and Visitors | CS Mott Children’s Hospital
- [3] Families and Visitors | Psychiatry – Michigan Medicine
- [4] Visitor Policy Exemption: Guidelines for Supporting Adult Patients with Disabilities
- [5] Visitor Guidelines | University of Michigan Health
- [6] For Families and Visitors
- [7] Frequently Asked Questions | Michigan Medicine
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