Visitor Guidelines
Updated November 6, 2023
We’re looking forward to seeing you at Children’s Mercy. Here are some things to keep in mind before you arrive.
Visitor guidelines for viral season
All inpatient visitors: Starting Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, Children’s Mercy will put Viral Respiratory Precautions in place for all inpatient visitors. This means only three adults along with household siblings will be allowed at the bedside each day. All visitors must be free of illness.
Additional guidelines:
- First floor, Hall Tower (Adele Hall): Due to limited space, we are only allowing 2 caregivers to accompany each patient in this area.
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU): Only 2 people at the beside at a time (including siblings), and only 2 adults allowed on visitor list.
- Emergency Room, main campus (Adele Hall): Due to construction, only 2 caregivers may accompany each patient.
Some units may have additional precautions. Thank you for helping keep everyone safe.
Adele Hall Emergency Department visitor restrictions
Due to construction, we have limited space in our Adele Hall Emergency Department waiting room. For the safety and comfort of everyone, we are only allowing 2 caregivers to accompany each patient.
Thank you for your understanding.
What to bring with you to your appointment(s)
- Driver's license or photo ID
- Medical and pharmacy insurance card(s)
- Masking is optional at all Children’s Mercy locations. Masks must be worn if you have symptoms of respiratory illness or have a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis.
- Form of payment to pay requested deposit
- Here is a form that you may find helpful to write your questions down for your visit: Write it down
Items that are not allowed (prohibited)
Items include, but are not limited to:
- Firearms or ammunition (concealed or unconcealed)
- Knives, scissors, razor blades or other sharp objects
- Tasers
- Mace, pepper spray
- Alcohol, drugs or drug paraphernalia
- Flammable liquids or any type of explosives/projectiles
- Impact weapons such as batons, brass knuckles, nunchucks, blackjacks, clubs, etc.
Your child's vaccination record
It is important to bring your child’s vaccination (immunization) record to all their Children's Mercy visits and appointments. This includes your child's COVID-19 vaccine card if they have received it.
Visiting hours
Parents and guardians will be given a green wristband which welcomes them 24 hours a day. Visiting hours for other guests are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.