Visitor Guidelines

Baptist Health understands that visitors such as family members and friends are an important part of the healing process. Please refer to our guidelines below to keep everyone safe.

• The maximum number of hospital visitors at the bedside is determined at the discretion of the care team. 
• Some units may have more or less restrictive visitation policies based on limitations of unit/room size and vulnerable patients.
• Visitation hours vary by hospital campus and by unit.
• One visitor may stay overnight at the discretion of the care team. The visitor must adhere to appropriate safety practices.
• Visitors may be asked to leave the room when care is being administered.
• Children under 14 years of age may visit only when accompanied by an adult visitor 21 years of age and over.
  • Parents, guardians, or authorized caregivers are responsible for the supervision and safety of their children while on the organization’s premises. 
• Out of courtesy to patients, please use civil language and respectful conduct. Visitors who create excessive noise and/or disruptive behavior may be asked to leave.
  • Attacking a healthcare worker is a felony. Signs are posted in patient care areas as reminders. *Arkansas Code Annotated § 5-13-202
• Visitors must comply with hand washing and infection control policies as requested.
• If you are feeling unwell, we ask that you please postpone your visit to protect yourself and others.
• Smoking or vaping is not allowed on our hospital campuses.
• In the interest of patient and employee privacy, photographing or recording is not permitted unless it is authorized by staff.

No pets allowed. Service animals are permitted. For more information about service animals: https://www.baptist-health.com/legal-notices