Joplin Hospital Visitor Information
Please observe these guidelines while you are on our campus:
- As with any public place there remains a chance for exposure to COVID-19 while in our facilities
- If you’re not feeling well or have been COVID-19 positive or exposed within the last 10 days,* please refrain from visiting Mercy patients for now
- Visiting some patients may require extra precautions
COVID-19 positive patients in isolation may have visitors at this time that follow these additional rules
*per CDC guidelines for health care facilities
Joplin Hospital Visiting Hours
General Hospital Visiting Hours
Our open visiting policy allows visitors 24/7 access, but please be mindful of our patients who need rest.
Maternity Visiting Hours
During labor, two visitors are permitted with the mother-to-be. Other family members or friends are asked to stay in the family waiting area.
After delivery, visitors, families, and children are welcome and encouraged to visit the Birthing Center.
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Visiting Hours
Only two visitors will be allowed to see a patient at any given time. ICU staff may further limit visitors at their discretion.
NICU is limited to only two designated visitors per patient's entire stay.
Please review Visitor Guidelines prior to your visit.
