Visiting Akron Children's
As we work together to reduce the spread of COVID-19, please follow these directions:
Visitation Restrictions
- Effective May 20: Inpatients may have up to 2 adult caregivers designated as visitors for their hospital stay, and both are permitted at the bedside. Additional restrictions may apply in our intensive care units, the burn unit and hematology/oncology floor.
- For outpatient visits, only 1 caregiver may accompany the patient.
- Visitors must be 18 or older unless a parent/guardian of a patient.
- Everyone visiting an Akron Children’s facility is asked to wear masks or face coverings, except for kids under 2 or those with sensory issues. Masks will be provided for visitors who do not bring their own.
Building Access
We limited entry points at the Akron and Mahoning Valley hospital campuses in order to screen for COVID-19.
- Exchange Street parking deck - Level 3 bridge - 24/7
- Emergency Department entrance for ED patients only - 24/7
- Considine Professional Building - valet entrance and Level 3 entrance from Bowery parking deck - Monday-Friday: 5 a.m.-9 p.m. and Saturday, 7 a.m.-1 p.m.
- A Building - south entrance - Monday-Friday: 7 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
- B Building - Emergency Department entrance for ED patients only - 24/7
- D Building - lobby entrance - 24/7
- Akron Campus Building Access Map
- Beeghly Campus Building Access Map
- Arabic Visitor Restrictions and Screening
- Burmese Visitor Restrictions and Screening
- Karen Visitor Restrictions and Screening
- Nepali Visitor Restrictions and Screening
- Spanish Visitor Restrictions and Screening
- Swahili Visitor Restrictions and Screening
- Download Apps for MyChart Telehealth Visit
- How to Join a MyChart Telehealth Visit
- CDC - Use of Cloth Face Coverings
Clinical Service Updates
Following Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s guidance, Akron Children’s Hospital is expanding the number and types of procedures available to patients. We are:
- Contacting families to reschedule surgeries, wellness visits and other appointments that were postponed due to COVID-19.
- Resuming ambulatory surgeries and procedures. Patients are tested for COVID-19 before they are scheduled for surgery.
- Continuing to keep services including Quick Care in Boardman and Urgent Care in Montrose/Medina and Boston Heights temporarily closed as we ramp up slowly to navigate the COVID-19 situation.
MyChart TeleHealth (Video) Visits
MyChart Telehealth (Video) Visits
Akron Children’s Hospital now offers telehealth visits – using mobile devices and computers with webcams – through MyChart.
Department representatives are reaching out to families to offer these visits as an alternative to in-person appointments. Families can also call their provider’s office to ask if a telehealth visit is right for their children. MyChart telehealth visits are available to current and new Akron Children’s patients – and patients without a MyChart account can get temporary access for their telehealth visit. If you’re interested in a telehealth visit, please contact your provider’s office. If you have a telehealth visit scheduled, get instructions on apps to download, how to join a telehealth visit and our troubleshooting guide.
Our Patients' Safety
At Akron Children’s Hospital, serving our patients in a clean and safe environment has always been of utmost importance. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have redoubled our efforts to provide a safe environment for you, your children and our employees, closely following the governor’s and CDC guidelines. Learn about our remobilization efforts.
As we continue to navigate the COVID-19 situation, we are:
- Limiting entry points at the Akron and Mahoning Valley campuses.
- Practicing social/physical distancing at all of our facilities.
- Continually educating and retraining caregivers on personal protective equipment and hand hygiene.
- Cleaning common areas frequently.
- Installing more hand sanitizer dispensers.
- Decreasing the number of visitors.
- Giving surgical masks to all Akron Children’s employees working on-site.
- Asking everyone visiting an Akron Children’s facility to wear masks or face coverings, except for kids under 2 or those with sensory issues. Masks will be provided for visitors who do not bring their own.
In addition to in-person care, Akron Children’s Hospital now offers telehealth (video) visits through MyChart for some services. Learn more about telehealth.
Akron Children’s is committed to providing the right care at the right time in the right location to best serve you, while ensuring the safety of everyone.
Resources
Click on the links below for simple, helpful tools to keep your family and friends healthy.
- Ohio Department of Health COVID CareLine
- Five Ways to Protect Yourself and Others
- Social Distancing
- Use Your Arms to Keep a Safe Distance
- CDC - Use of Cloth Face Coverings
- Wear a Mask When You Leave Home
- Keeping Kids Busy and Learning
- Download Apps for MyChart Telehealth Visit
- How to Join a MyChart Telehealth Visit
How You Can Help
Thank you to community members and business owners who have expressed interest in helping Akron Children's Hospital in these challenging times. If you have a stock of the most-needed items below, we will gladly accept your donation. Please email COVID.Resources@akronchildrens.org to give details on the items you want to donate, along with your name and phone number. We will let you know when and where you can have the supplies delivered.
- Hand sanitizer
- Disinfecting wipes
- Latex-free exam gloves
- Surgical masks and N-95 masks
- Disposable splash gowns
Fabric Face Masks
Medical-grade face masks are used in clinical settings. However, fabric face masks can offer some added protection and decrease the spread of the virus. We are accepting DIY fabric face masks from our community. Get details on making masks, including free fabric and mask kits.
Prepared Food Donations
We are also accepting donations of prepared food and meals for our health care providers and staff. If you’re interested in making a donation, please refer to these important food donation guidelines first.
Again, please email us at COVID.Resources@akronchildrens.org to make arrangements for delivery.
