Visiting Hours
Family members and friends are welcome to visit; however, patient care is our primary concern at Children’s Hospital. To better serve our patients’ needs, specific visiting hours and regulations have been established for each unit. Visiting hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. with the exception of the Critical Care Units.
Visiting Groups
Thank you for your interest in visiting patients at Children's Hospital. Our young patients greatly benefit from the welcomed and fun distraction visiting groups bring with them. If you are interested in scheduling a visit, please call the Public Affairs Department at (504) 896-9373. Please look over the
Visiting Group Application and Guidelines (PDF).
Room to room visits will only take place Monday - Friday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. (subject to availability). We cannot accommodate room to room visits on weekends.
Pedatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Refer to the booklet “Information Regarding Your Child’s Stay in the PICU” that will be given and explained upon admission to the PICU.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Refer to the booklet “Information Regarding Your Child’s Stay in the NICU” that will be given and explained upon admission to the NICU.
Overnight Guests
We encourage a family member to stay with their loved one. In a private room, two adults may spend the night. In a semiprivate room, one adult may spend the night.
Gifts for Patients
Visitors should check with the nurse before bringing gifts of food or drink to patients. In the PICU, please check with the nursing staff regarding any gifts for patients.
Balloons
Latex balloons are not allowed anywhere in the hospital. This policy is designed to protect our patients, employees, medical staff and others who suffer from latex allergies. Mylar balloons are acceptable and can be purchased in the gift shop.