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COVID-19 Visitor Restrictions

The safety of our patients, families and team is our #1 priority. In order to keep our patients, families and team safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have updated our visitor guidelines.

Arkansas Children's Hospital:

  • Inpatient and Surgery/Bedside: Two caregivers per patient at one time at the inpatient and OR surgery/bedside. Up to four caregivers, all 18 years or older, may rotate in the inpatient setting, but only two may be in the hospital at one time.
  • Outpatient Clinics (including ACH and all clinic locations): Two caregivers per patient is allowed.
  • Emergency Department: One caregiver per patient is allowed in the waiting room and two caregivers are allowed in the exam room.
  • No children under the age of 18 other than the patient are allowed.
  • Although the statewide mask mandate is no longer in effect, all visitors to any Arkansas Children’s facility are required to wear masks.

Arkansas Children's Northwest

  • Two caregivers per patient in all clinical areas of the hospital and two caregivers are allowed to stay overnight in Inpatient areas.
  • Emergency Department: One caregiver per patient is allowed in the waiting room and two caregivers are allowed in the exam room.
  • No children under the age of 18 other than the patient are allowed.
  • Although the statewide mask mandate is no longer in effect, all visitors to any Arkansas Children’s facility are required to wear masks.
View all Visitor Guidelines and Restrictions

While You Are at Arkansas Children's

At Arkansas Children's, our specially trained staff and volunteers work with children to improve their health. We work with families to ensure that each child gets the best possible care. Use these resources to prepare for your visit to Arkansas Children's.

Arkansas Children’s is open for in-person patient visits.

We have implemented several safeguards to ensure the highest level of safety for your child and our patients. We want to make sure you know what to expect upon your visit to any of our facilities.

Learn what to expect when visiting Arkansas Children's

ACH Patient Handbooks

Learn everything you need to know about your child’s stay at one of our Arkansas Children's locations, including general information, dining options, playrooms, family resources, maps, and nearby hotels.

ACNW Patient Handbooks

Improving Patient Experience

Your feedback about our care team and the service you receive at any Arkansas Children's location will help us improve the experience of our patients. We want to hear from you!

Locations

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