Please review the following guidelines before your visit.

General Visitor Check-In

• All visitors must check in with hospital security located on the first floor.
• A photo ID is required.
• Visitors will be issued a visitor badge to wear visibly while in the hospital.
• Children under 12 years old are not permitted in the Medical/Surgical or Intensive Care Units.

Visitation Hours

Medical/Surgical & Intensive Care Units:
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM daily

Behavioral Health Units:
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM daily

Number of Visitors Allowed

• Patients may have 2 visitors at a time.
• A patient can designate one Essential Caregiver, who may visit for at least 2 hours daily, even outside of standard hours.

24-Hour Visitation Is Allowed For:

(Unless the patient objects)

• End-of-life situations
• Emotional distress or grief
• Major medical decisions
• Transitioning from home to hospital care
• Assistance with eating/drinking
• Significant changes in behavior or communication
• Note: Overnight stays are allowed in private rooms only with prior approval.

Infection Control & Safety

• Visitors with flu-like symptoms will be asked to wear a mask.
• Visitors may be asked to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in patient rooms under isolation precautions.
• Practice good hand hygiene at all times.
• No proof of vaccination is required to visit.

Personal Belongings

• Larkin is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please keep belongings secure or leave them at home.

Behavioral Health Unit Visitors

• Visitors must be approved by the patient.
• Children under 18 are not allowed in the unit.
• All packages or food must be checked at the nurse's station.
• No personal items (purses, wallets, phones, backpacks) allowed inside the psych units. Items may be left at your own risk.
• Visitors are limited to 2 per patient at a time.
• Visits take place in common areas only – not in patient rooms.
• Recently discharged patients may not visit the unit for 2 months.
• All visitors will be subjected to metal detection scanning. 

Special Circumstances

• Restrictions on visitation may be applied when necessary for safety or therapeutic reasons.
• Visitors will be notified if a restriction is in place.

Visiting During a Pandemic

• Visitor access may be limited or suspended based on current health conditions.
• All visitors may undergo health screening upon entry.
• Masks and PPE will be required as needed.
• Only those essential to a patient's emotional well-being and care will be allowed.

Thank You for Supporting a Healing Environment

We appreciate your cooperation in creating a safe, respectful, and comforting space for our patients and healthcare staff.
If you have questions, please contact the nursing staff or front desk at your location.