Visiting Hours & Guidelines

The following visitation guidance is in effect at hospitals across Adventist Health in the Central Valley:

  • Each patient is allowed 2 visitors.
  • Visitation hours are from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Different visitors are allowed during the day.
  • Visits are restricted to patient’s room.
  • Visitors must wear a surgical mask (Adventist Health provides).
  • Visitors must provide proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test within the last 72 hours (Adventist Health is not performing tests).
  • Emergency department patients can be accompanied by one person.
    • That person must wear a surgical mask and pass a symptom screening, but does not have to show proof of vaccination or a negative test.
  • Surgery patients can be accompanied by one person.
    • That person must wear a surgical mask and pass a symptom screening, but does not have to show proof of vaccination or a negative test.
  • Medical offices patients can be accompanied by one person.
    • That person must wear a surgical mask and pass a symptom screening, but does not have to show proof of vaccination or a negative test.
  • Hanford Medical Pavilion patients can be accompanied by one person.
    • That person must wear a surgical mask and pass a symptom screening, but does not have to show proof of vaccination or a negative test.
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
  • Cafeterias at hospitals in Hanford, Tulare, Selma and Reedley are now open to visitors.
  • Labor and Delivery – Two support people per stay. Must be 18-years-old or older and provide proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test within the last 72 hours.
    • End of Life (not comfort care) – Up to two visitors allowed to be present with the patient.
    • Disability/Cognitive Impairment - Up to two visitors allowed to be present with the patient.

    We appreciate your cooperation. Thank you for your help in protecting our patients, staff and communities.