St. Luke's Children's Hospital Visitor Guidelines
Thank you for your interest in supporting the families of St. Luke's Children's Hospital. While your visit can bring a welcome distraction for our young patients, please remember that our children are ill and our top priority is to provide them with the best possible care in a comfortable and safe environment.
Please read through these guidelines and the application before moving forward with a visit. Applications must be received four weeks prior to the intended visit. All requests are subject to the approval of the Child Life Department, Volunteer Services, Public Relations and/or the St. Luke's Foundation.
Before Your Visit
- If you're interested in coming as an "activity visitor" or "community celebrity" you'll find all the information you need below. These are the only ways community members are allowed access to our patients.
- You won't be able to give donations directly to our patients. Our staff will be happy to accept donations on your behalf.
- All visitors must pass a health screening before visiting.
- Edible treats and latex balloons are not allowed.
- In support of our patients, religious and political references are not allowed in visitors' dress, activities, or donated items.
- Our hospital has 52 beds, and our patients range in age from newborn to 17 years old. Plan your visit, activity, or donation accordingly.
- A wide variety of factors influence the number of children eligible on any given day to participate. We can't guarantee how many children will be able to join in. A good general estimate is between 0 and 10 children.
Health Screening
- You must be free of a cough or runny nose.
- You can't have a fever over 100 degrees, or have vomited or had diarrhea within the last 24 hours.
- You can't have been exposed to communicable diseases like pink eye or chicken pox for the previous 30 days.
- You can't have any open or draining wounds, like cold sores or fever blisters.
During Your Visit
- We'll have a representative meet you in either the main lobby, the playroom, or at the pediatrics desk. Please ask for directions beforehand if you're not sure where to go.
- Please sanitize your hands on entering and leaving the pediatric unit and each patient's room.
Additional Information
Taking Pictures
To maintain confidentiality, photographs and video must go through a separate approval process. While we may take in-house pictures of you with patients to give to the children, visitors can't take any images for personal or professional reasons without prior approval from St. Luke's Marketing Department.
Third Party Events
Any groups interested in raising money or items on behalf of St. Luke's Children's Hospital should contact the St. Luke's Foundation at (208) 381-2123 before beginning any activities.
