Visitors and support persons are a vital part of the healing process. At Yale New Haven Health, we are committed to fostering a welcoming environment while ensuring the safety of our patients, staff, and community.
Each of our hospitals has specific guidelines to provide the best possible experience for patients and visitors. Please check the visitor information for your location:
Patients staying in the hospital may have up to two visitors at a time. Designated support persons, such as caregivers or advocates, may also be present in addition to visitors.
Visitation hours and policies may vary by hospital or unit, so we recommend contacting the facility for details specific to your loved one’s care.
For appointments or procedures in outpatient areas (e.g., clinics, imaging, or the emergency department), one visitor or support person is typically allowed.
To protect the health of our patients, staff, and visitors, our mask policy is updated regularly based on current public health conditions. At this time:
Please check our masking guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
To help us maintain a safe and healthy environment, we ask all visitors to monitor their health before coming to our facilities. Please do not visit if you are experiencing:
Additionally, if you have tested positive for COVID-19 or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 within the past 10 days, we kindly ask that you postpone your visit.
Visitor policies may change based on public health conditions or operational needs. For the latest updates, visit the website of the specific hospital you plan to visit.
Thank you for helping us create a safe, supportive environment for everyone at Yale New Haven Health and our facilities.
