Memorial Hermann remains committed to providing a safe environment for our patients and their loved ones, as well as for our employees, physicians and other members of our workforce. As the number of new COVID-19 cases continues to decline throughout our community and across Memorial Hermann, the health system is pleased to announce the following modifications to its visitor policy, effective today, March 2, 2022.
Acute Care Hospitals (adult)
- 2 visitors (age 12 and over) per patient per day. Visitors 12-17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult (age 18 and over) visitor.
- 1 of the adult visitors may stay overnight.
- 2 adult visitors for day surgery patients will be allowed to remain onsite until the patient is discharged.
- Visiting hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- For inpatient rehabilitation, acute care pediatric, women's services and hospice care visitor guidelines, see below.
TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital (adult and pediatric) and Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital-Katy
- 2 visitors (age 12 and over) per patient per day. Visitors 12-17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult (age 18 and over) visitor.
- 1 of the adult visitors may stay overnight
- Visiting hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Pediatric/Labor & Delivery/Antepartum/Postpartum at Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital and all other Memorial Hermann Acute Care Hospitals
- Pediatric patients:
- 2 visitors (age 12 and over) per patient per day. Visitors 12-17 years of age must be siblings of the patient and accompanied by an adult (age 18 and over) visitor.
- 2 adult visitors may stay overnight.
- Laboring patients:
- 2 visitors (age 12 and over) per patient per day. Visitors 12-17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult (age 18 and over) visitor.
- 1 of the adult visitors may stay overnight.
- Antepartum and Postpartum patients:
- 2 visitors (age 12 and over) per patient per day. Visitors 12-17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult (age 18 and over) visitor.
- 1 of the adult visitors may stay overnight.
- 2 adult visitors for day surgery patients will be allowed to remain onsite until the patient is discharged.
- Visiting hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Emergency Center
- Age restrictions do not apply to visitors who present in the Emergency Center with a patient. Minors (age 17 and under) who accompany Emergency Center patients must remain with the patient.
- Visitors in our Emergency Centers may be further restricted, as needed, to maintain a safe environment for our patients and workforce.
Patients in Isolation
- No visitors are allowed for patients in droplet or airborne isolation, including COVID-19, if the physician determines that visitation may result in transmission of an infectious disease and poses serious risk to community health.
- 1 adult visitor (age 18 and over) per day will be allowed for patients in contact and contact-plus isolation.
- Visitors may be required to wear additional PPE, if needed, and as directed by the unit staff.
- Visiting hours for patients in contact and contact-plus isolation: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Patients in Hospice or Supportive Medicine Care
- Family members and religious counselors may visit patients in hospice or supportive medicine care.
- Visiting hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Outpatient Imaging, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Adult patients: 1 adult (age 18 and over) visitor.
- Pediatric patients: 2 parent/guardian visitors.
Memorial Hermann Medical Group
- Adult patients: 1 adult (age 18 and over) visitor.
- Pediatric patients: 1 parent/guardian visitor allowed for pediatric appointments. 2 parent/guardian visitors allowed for patients, age 18 months or younger.
TIRR Memorial Hermann Outpatient Rehabilitation, Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital-Katy Outpatient Rehabilitation, & TIRR Memorial Hermann Outpatient Medical Clinic
- TIRR and Katy Rehab adult patients: No visitors for therapy/rehab sessions. 1 adult (age 18 and over) visitor allowed at evaluations only.
- TIRR and Katy Rehab pediatric patients: 1 parent/guardian visitor.
- Outpatient Medical Clinic patients: 1 primary caregiver visitor.
University Place
University Place continues to adhere to the state’s guidelines for nursing center visitation.
Screening Process
Approved visitors will be required to clear a health screening before entering any facility, as well as wear a Memorial Hermann-provided mask at all times. Please visit memorialhermann.org/screening to complete online screening prior to arrival.
Note: All patients with a disability, including cognitive impairment, or other medical condition who may need support or assistance communicating with staff will be evaluated for potential visitor exceptions on a case-by-case basis. If you believe that an exception to the in-person visitation policy is needed, please speak to the hospital’s management team. A patient’s religious counselor, subject to reasonable restrictions, may visit and will not be counted as part of the visitation limit.