Last update: Aug. 5, 2020

The safety of our patients, visitors, doctors, nurses and other staff remain our highest priority. We continue to have restrictions on the number of visitors who may accompany patients in our hospitals and clinics. It is important that we all remain focused on safety measures.

Before entering the building, all visitors must:

Bring their own mask and it must be worn at all times.

Not have any symptoms of COVID-19.

Have a temperature less than 100 degrees F.

Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital, Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital, and Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital

Patients with COVID-19 may not have any visitors.

Patients in the Adult Emergency Department may not have any visitors.

Other patients at Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital and Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital may have 1 visitor in the facility at a time. Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital patients may have 1 visitor per hospital stay.

Birthing mothers at Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital may also have a certified doula with them for labor and delivery.

On a case by case basis, patients at the end of life may have up to 3 visitors.

Visiting hours differ at each location. Discuss visiting hours with staff at the hospital.

A visitor who stays overnight will be screened for COVID-19 symptoms each day.



No visitors under age 16.

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

1 parent/guardian allowed in the facility at a time. Parents/guardians can designate two approved visitors, who can swap out every 24 hours.

Exception requests will be reviewed by hospital leadership on a case by case basis.

Visitation in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

In the case of twins, 2 parents/guardians can be present in the NICU at one time, 1 at each bedside.

While the mother is in the hospital for post-partum care, she and another parent/guardian or designated support person may visit. However, visitation may be restricted to 1 person at the bedside depending on activity in the unite.



In case of mothers/parents with a C-section or other physical challenge, situation-specific exceptions may be made.

Outpatient Facilities (Clinics), Surgery, Radiology and Doctor’s Office Visits

Patients may have 1 visitor with no age restrictions.

Thank you for your understanding during this challenging time. Our patients are getting exceptional care from our outstanding physicians, nurses, and staff in a way that protects their safety and that of others.

Prenatal, Delivery and Post-Partum Care

Because of the special needs of pregnant and birthing mothers, there a few specific different steps we are taking for prenatal visits and labor and delivery at Vanderbilt Health and baby+co. Otherwise, the same policies apply as do for other patients.