Visiting the NICU

General Rules

• To protect NICU babies from colds and other viruses, we must restrict persons who have a cold, runny nose, or have been exposed to chicken pox within a three-week period from visiting
• One of the baby's parents must accompany all visitors while at the bedside
• Visits are restricted to two people, one of whom must be a parent
• Information about a baby's condition will be shared only with the parents
• Cellular phone use is not permitted in patient care areas, and cell phones should be turned off before a visit
• Parents may take photos of their baby, however we ask that you not take pictures of other infants on the unit
• Video cameras are not permitted

Before Entering NICU

• Please leave coats in the gowning room just inside the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Keep all valuables with you at all times
• No food, beverages or other personal belongings are allowed in the unit
• Follow instructions in the gowning room for washing your hands
• If you plan to hold your baby, please put on a hospital gown after washing your hands