Visitor Information

Tufts Medical Center updated Visitor Policy 

as of May 3. 2023

• Visitors are screened upon entry for symptoms of illness.
• Visitors who exhibit symptoms of illness may be asked to delay their visit. 
• All visitors should be deferred until the visitor is well.
• Practice hand hygiene often

Adult

Adult Inpatient

• General visiting hours are between 11 am and 8 pm daily.
• There are no restrictions to the number of visitors per day. 
  • Other hours can be considered at the discretion of the health care team.
  • End of Life and other extenuating circumstances are at the discretion of the care team

• Patients are allowed at least 1 individual or companion to accompany the patient to an in-person appointment

• One support person per patient per visit only. No children under 18.
• Bedside visitors limited to 1 at a time (Example: Infusion Center).

Mothers and Babies

Ambulatory Areas (Prenatal clinic and ultrasound unit)

• Visitors are discouraged at this time due to our high risk population. If you feel you need support, you may bring one adult visitor for your appointment. No children under 18 are allowed. 

Labor and Delivery (LDR)

Every patient admitted to Tufts Medical Center for delivery of a baby is allowed:

• 2 adult (over 18) support persons and a doula who will be given wristbands and allowed 24/7 access to the patient while on LDR. These designated support people are not considered visitors.
• No visitors. Visitors are not allowed on LDR.

Maternal Special Care Unit (MSCU) and Mother Infant Unit (MIU)
Every patient admitted to Tufts Medical Center’s Maternal Special Care Unit may have:

• 2 adult support persons per day per patient who will be given a wristband and allowed 24/7 access to the patient. 
• 2 visitors per patient at a time.
• Siblings are welcome. Non-sibling children may not visit at this time. 
• Visiting hours on the Mother Infant Unit are 2 pm-8 pm. 

NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (NICU)

• Parents/ banded Labor Support people are not considered visitors.
• Maximum of 2 at the baby’s bedside.

Pediatric Inpatient Floating 7, PBMT and Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU)

• Two parents/guardians/designated caregivers for children are not considered visitors and have 24/7 access.
• Any visitor during normal visiting hours must have parental approval.
  
  

Pediatric Provider Visits

• Two parents/guardians/support persons may accompany a pediatric patient to an in-person provider visit.

Emergency Department

• Pediatric ED: two parents/guardians may accompany a pediatric patient to the Emergency Department.
• Adults: One visitor allowed per patient at the discretion of the care team.

Parking
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International Visitors
We also help our international patients with a variety of health and wellness issues, from check-ups and preventive care to cosmetic surgery.
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Visiting Hours
Some patients find having visitors helpful; others need to rest. We have flexible policies to give you options. See above for official visiting hours during COVID-19. 
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Telephone + Television Service
If you are visiting a friend or family member who is staying at the hospital, please view information on our phone and television services available.
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Wifi + Internet Access
Tufts MC and Tufts Medical Center offer free wifi and internet access.  
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Area Accommodations
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Places to Eat
Discover snack shops, restaurants and other food options in and around Tufts Medical Center.
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CarePages
CarePages are private, personalized, fully secure web pages that patients or family members can use to inform people about a patient's medical condition.
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Quiet Policy
We want patients to enjoy quality health care in a comfortable, peaceful environment.
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Safety and Security
Protecting our patients and visitors is our top priority. That’s why our public safety officers patrol the hospital 24 hours a day. Here’s how we handle public safety and security.
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Patient Portals
There are currently multiple portals available to patients because our physicians and clinics have chosen the best possible portals for their individual patient groups. 
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My Health Records
A patient, or his/her legal representative, may inspect and/or obtain a copy of his/her medical records, or have copies of medical records sent to another facility.
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