Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside

A care partner may be a relative, partner, friend or anyone over age 18 whom the patient chooses to have at their side during care. A care partner takes an active role in caring for their loved one in the hospital.

Care partners are important to patient care, and family and friends are encouraged to visit. Patient comfort and safety may require limited or suspended visitation at certain times. Parking is available in guest parking areas around the hospital in the designated locations.

• Regular business hours: The main entrance is open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for visitors
• After-hours: For the safety of our patients and team members, access to our hospital is limited at night. All entry to the hospital after 8 p.m. must go through the emergency department entrance, which is open 24/7.

• Inpatient visiting hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Two visitors are allowed per patient during visitor hours. Visitors are allowed to swap out during these times.
• One visitor is allowed overnight (8 p.m. to 8 a.m.).
• No children aged 12 and under can visit without an exception.

• Two visitors are allowed in the emergency room (ER) at a time. They may swap out 24/7.
• No children are allowed in the adult ER unless their presence is imperative for an adult to receive emergency care.

• We may limit the number of visitors in a waiting area.
• All children must be accompanied by an adult age 18+ at all times. Only adults may stay overnight.
• Pastoral care may visit upon the request of the patient and will not count as a visitor.
• All visitors 18+ must show a valid picture ID to be allowed entry.

During the 2024 legislative session, the Georgia General Assembly passed the No Patient Left Alone Act, which was signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp on May 6, 2024, and made effective on July 1, 2024. This legislation establishes visitation rights for individuals admitted to hospitals and long-term care facilities.