Piedmont Columbus Regional Visitor Information - Midtown

Care Partner Policy (Updated January 15, 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.

Women and Children’s Services

• Women and Children’s Services visiting hours are 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• The OB Antepartum unit (4 Main) and Mother-Baby (FCC) will allow 3 visitors who can swap out during visiting hours.
  • 2 siblings at a time may visit Mother-Baby during Women’s Services visiting hours (no age restriction).
• The NICU will allow 4 visitors (2 care partners + 2 additional people) during visiting hours.
  • Only 2 visitors will be allowed at a time.
  • 1 of those 2 visitors must be a parent/guardian.
• 2 care partners are allowed overnight (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.) with Children’s Hospital/PICU patients.

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

• 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.
 

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 directly across from the hospital's main entrance on Center Street and at the 18th Street entrance.

Campus Map Floors 1-3 (Main Entrance) Floors 1-3 (18th St. Entrance) Floors 4-10

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