Restrictions to Protect our Patients, Visitors and Employees
- No weapons are allowed. Weapons including firearms, knives, and other dangerous items such as illegal drugs are not permitted, even if you have a concealed carry weapon permit.
- Perfume and scented products can cause breathing problems and allergic reactions. Please do not wear these products when visiting.
Visitor Passes
All visitors must wear a visitor badge or patient bracelet at all times to visit a patient. These passes are color-coded by floor and valid for one calendar day. Weekly passes are also available.
Passes are issued at the information desks.
Akron campus:
- Main Hospital Building entrances at the 3rd floor Atrium lobby, 3rd floor Locust lobby and 2nd floor Bowery lobby
- Kay Jewelers Pavilion at the 1st and 3rd floor lobbies
- From 5 a.m.- 9 p.m., 7 days a week.
- When the desks are closed, a security officer will let you in the hospital and give you a visitor’s pass.
Beeghly campus in Boardman:
- Building D entrance
- From 8 a.m. -7 p.m., 7 days a week.
- When the desks are closed, go to the nursing station:
- Pediatric unit on the 3rd floor of Building D
- Special care nursery on the 2nd floor of Building D
Inform your child’s nurse if you see someone on the floor without a visitor’s pass or a hospital ID badge.