Mass General Brigham understands that visitors and support persons are valuable parts of your health and well-being. The safety of our patients, staff, and community is very important to us. Our updated visitor policy goes is in effect, as of October 20, 2022.
All potential visitors and support persons (including birth partners, parents/caregivers of pediatric patients, attorneys of patients, and designated support persons for patients with disabilities) should review the specific facility's website for the latest policies before attempting to visit.
All visitors and support persons must meet the requirements below.
Mass General Brigham hospitals will only permit two patient visitors at a time per patient. Support persons are considered in addition to the patient visitors.
Under some circumstances, facilities may need to restrict visits more than the above.
One patient visitor or support person is preferred in select outpatient areas, however up to two visitors/support people may be allowed. Outpatient areas where two visitors are allowed include office visits.
Some outpatient areas still allow only one patient visitor or support person. These areas include the emergency department, surgical or procedural rooms, or clinics.
Please note that in some situations, we may need to limit visitors to ensure patient and staff safety.
All visitors and support persons must meet the requirements below.
Essential and elective visitors must be up-to-date on their COVID-19 and influenza vaccines to enter Mass General Brigham facilities.
Being up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccines includes receipt of all recommended doses in the primary series and one booster when eligible. Getting a second booster is not necessary to be considered up-to-date at this time. Read more from the CDC.
Please note: Emergency Services personnel and Law Enforcement are exempted from the vaccination requirements.
Updated October 12, 2022
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