| Last updated January 2024 |
Visitation guidelines have been set for all areas of the hospital, taking into consideration the needs of the patients for care, socialization, and safety. Sentara RMH supports a philosophy of healing that involves patient-centered care.
Visitor Guidelines:
- All visitors are required to stop at reception, share a photo ID along with their destination, and receive a photo visitor badge.
- Visitors are encouraged to wear a mask and observe social distancing guidelines while inside a Sentara facility.
- Visitors will only be allowed if they do not have symptoms of respiratory infection (fever, cough, shortness of breath).
- If a patient is in isolation for any reason visitation will be limited.
Behavioral Health
One designated visitor, age 18 or older, per patient may visit from 4:30-5:30 p.m. daily.
Critical Care Unit
Visitors 12 and older. Please limit visitors to two at a time.
Emergency Department
Due to room sizes, we request visitors limit themselves to two at a time.
Family Birthplace
- Labor & Delivery may have three visitors
- Postpartum may have unlimited visitors
Intermediate Care Nursery
- Up to 3 visitors at the bedside
- Healthy siblings are welcome