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We are taking thoughtful steps to ensure our spaces remain safe for patients, parents and caregivers. View safety measures, mask policy and visiting guidelines.

Estamos adoptando medidas reflexivas para garantizar que nuestros espacios sigan siendo seguros para los pacientes, los padres y los cuidadores. Vea las medidas de seguridad, la política de uso de mascarillas y las directrices de visitas.

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Appointment & Visitor Guidelines

Riley Appointment Visitor Guidelines

If you’re concerned about seeking care for your child at this time, rest assured. It’s safe to resume care, no matter your child’s needs. We are taking thoughtful steps to ensure Riley Children’s Health locations remain safe for patients, parents and caregivers.

Mask Policy

Mask Policy

Our masking procedures and requirements have been updated per CDC recommendations in all facilities to further prevent COVID-19 transmission from those who may be infected, whether or not they are showing symptoms. These policies reflect the latest information and the current status of supplies available.

  • Everyone entering a Riley Children’s Health facility over age 2, both inpatient and outpatient, will be required to wear a medical-grade surgical or isolation mask. This includes visitors, patients and team members. Masks are available at public entrances from guest relations.
  • All patients should wear a mask while in our facilities except when in their room.
  • All new patients and visitors will continue to be screened for symptoms when entering our facilities and will be provided a mask to wear. If symptomatic and a parent/guardian of a pediatric patient, the parent/guardian may be masked and continue to their destination or asked to reschedule their visit, depending upon the urgency of the appointment and patient care required.
  • Please remember, children younger than 2 should NOT be masked. Learn more from Pediatric Hospitalist Dr. Emily Scott on alternative options.
  • Homemade cloth masks are no longer allowed.

Visiting Guidelines

Visiting Guidelines

For patient and team member safety, visitor guidelines are in place at all Riley Children's Health facilities. Visitation hours are not restricted. All visitors must follow all COVID-19 protocols while on-site (pass the symptom screening questionnaire, mask at all times (age 2+), practice hand hygiene, maintain social distance).

Hospital Visitor Guidelines

Riley Children's Health will allow up to six designated visitors. Only two visitors may visit at any one time. Visitors must be 18 years or older. Some units may have additional visitor guidelines in place. Please review the additional information below or speak with a member of your/your child’s care team to help answer any questions.

  • Pediatric inpatients may have two parents/guardians and up to four designated visitors.
  • Maternity patients may have up to six designated visitors.
  • Only two visitors in the room at any one time
  • Only two parents/guardians can stay overnight
  • Visitors under the age of 18 may be permitted by each unit based on considerations for end of life
  • Designated visitors may not be changed throughout the patient's stay, however those designated visitors can switch out as frequently as they wish outside the unit.

Outpatient Appointments

Up to two people (age 2+) may accompany a patient (exceptions allowed when siblings accompany the parent and patient). Please remember, besides in-person visits, we continue to offer Virtual Visits or visits by telephone based on your child’s needs. Call your provider’s office to schedule. Here is what you can expect at your child’s in-office appointment for your safety:

  • We will screen all visitors for COVID-19 at the entrance.
  • All visitors must follow all COVID-19 protocols while on-site (screen negative, mask at all times if over age 2, practice hand hygiene, maintain social distance).
  • If the companion/parent/guardian does not pass the screening, another companion/parent/guardian can be screened, or the appointment will be rescheduled.
  • If the parent/guardian accompanying the patient is symptomatic, please call the clinic in advance to determine if the appointment needs to be rescheduled.
  • All office staff and providers will be wearing a mask.
  • All patients and visitors age 2 and older will be required to wear a mask, which we will provide.
  • We follow strict procedures for cleaning surfaces between each patient visit.
  • We have spaced out waiting areas to enable social distancing and set up new ways to limit your time spent in waiting areas.

The above restrictions apply at Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health and Riley Children's Health at IU Health North.

The Riley Safe Care Pledge

The Riley Safe Care Pledge

  • Universal Mask Mandate: All team members will wear masks at every Riley Children’s Health care facility. Patients and caregivers will be required to wear masks also, provided at no cost. You can read our full mask policy below.
  • Limited Waiting Room Time: We are working hard to significantly decrease (or even eliminate) the time you spend in waiting rooms.
  • Social Distancing Priority: We support social distancing guidelines by visibly displaying six-foot distances and re-configuring spaces in each of our facilities wherever possible.
  • Continual Disinfecting: We are enhancing our disinfecting procedures so that spaces remain thoroughly clean throughout the day.
  • Visiting Guidelines: Visitation may be limited or reduced in some areas. Find the full visitor guidelines policy above.

Our Response to COVID-19

Riley Children's Health takes the health and safety of our patients, visitors and team members very seriously. In response to the spread of COVID-19, we have developed a COVID-19 Safety Plan as part of our efforts to reduce the potential for exposure and spread of COVID-19.

View full IU Health Safety Plan (PDF)
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