Piedmont Columbus Regional Visitor Information - Northside
Care Partner Policy Guidelines (Updated April 10, 2025)
A Care Partner may be a relative, partner, friend or anyone (over age 18) that 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.
We encourage you to use digital resources to connect with your loved ones in the hospital and to assist them in their care. Below are free resources that are available to use.
Virtual Visiting Resources
Inpatient
- Inpatient visiting hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- 2 visitors are allowed per patient at a time during visitor hours. Visitors are allowed to swap out during these times.
- 1 visitor is allowed overnight (8 p.m. to 8 a.m.). No swap outs.
- No children ages 12 and under can visit without an exception.
Emergency Department
- 2 visitors are allowed in the ED at a time. They may swap out 24/7.
- No children allowed in the adult ED unless their presence is imperative for an adult to receive emergency care.
Additionally
- No visitors allowed in waiting areas on the floors.
- All children must be accompanied by an adult age 18+ at all times and are not allowed to stay overnight.
- Pastoral Care may visit upon the request of the patient and will not count as a visitor.
- No visitors are allowed for infectious COVID positive patients.
- Adults ages 70+ are strongly discouraged from visiting.
- NO ID NO ENTRY. All visitors 18+ must show a valid picture ID to be allowed entry.
No Patient Left Alone Act
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.
Read the No Patient Left Alone Act
Visitor Management System
Piedmont Columbus Regional has a visitor management system for its Midtown and Northside campuses.
Visitors (care partners) MUST HAVE A VALID ID (driver’s license or another form of government ID) to enter the facility. If the care partner has no valid ID, they will not be allowed inside the facility. Staff will give the care partner a badge sticker that must always be worn inside the facility. Care partners should check in with the front desk to swap out or end their visit.
Entrance to the Building
During Regular Business Hours - Main entrance is open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for visitors
During 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.
Visiting Hours and Parking
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.
Campus and Floor Map
Inpatient Resource Guide
The information in our inpatient resource guide has been specially prepared for you; hoping it will answer any questions you or your family members and visitors may have while you are a patient with us. Please feel free to take this guide with you and refer to it during your stay.
English Resource Guide Spanish Resource Guide
Wi-Fi
Piedmont Columbus Regional provides free wireless Internet access throughout the hospital. Use the Piedmont-Guest Wi-Fi network on your device.