Policy for All Care Site Locations
Regardless of care site location, all visitors must adhere to the following:
- Exhibit no COVID-19 symptoms.
- Minimum Age: 12 years old; minors must be accompanied by an adult (for pediatrics that adult must be a parent or caregiver) at all times
- Virtual visits are available for adult and adolescent patients at the patient's request.
- For end-of-life patients, two visitors are permitted at the bedside at the same time without time restriction.
Updated Mask Policy
Effective Monday, April 3, 2023, masking will be optional at Inova patient care sites (with some exceptions).
Hospitalized Patients
Visitation Hours: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Daily
- Patients may have two visitors at a time (ages 12+) during visitation hours. Minors must be accompanied by an adult (for pediatrics that adult must be a parent or caregiver) at all times.
- Exceptions can be made for end-of-life situations* and visits from the clergy.
- Pediatric patients may have two parents/guardians or substitute caregivers at bedside 24/7.
- When a patient is being discharged from the hospital outside of visiting hours, their designated driver/support person is allowed hospital access to pick them up to receive discharge instructions and medication training.
- Overnight Visitation: Allowed for all patients in a private room; one person for adult patients and two parents/guardians for minors (team members may use discretion if an additional care provider is necessary for the visit)
Emergency Room (ER)
- Patients may have two unique visitors per ER visit, in addition to a Designated Support Person (DSP), if applicable.
- For pediatric patients, only two parents/guardians or substitute caregivers may visit.
Outpatient and Ambulatory Sites
Two accompanying companions (age 16+).
Behavioral Health Inpatient
Visiting hours are 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. daily. One person per patient.
Women's Health
Labor and Delivery Visitation
- Two visitors and one professional doula are allowed 24/7 during the labor and delivery experience (cannot switch individuals)
Postpartum and High Risk Perinatal (HRP) Visitation
- One companion continues to be allowed 24/7
- Postpartum units will be open to two additional visitors from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Antenatal Testing Center (ATC) Visitation
- One companion (age 16+) is allowed in the exam area with the patient