Supporting friends and family is an important part of healing. Follow this guide to know when you can visit patients at OHSU. 

Hospital visiting hours

• OHSU Hospital visiting hours: 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. 
• OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital visiting hours: Parents and family may visit any time. Others can visit 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Some areas limit the number of visitors allowed at a time. Contact the patient’s care team for details about visiting patient rooms.  

OHSU patient care locations

• OHSU Hospital 
• OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital 
• OHSU Marquam Hill Campus 
• OHSU South Waterfront Campus 
• OHSU Crossings Campus
• OHSU Primary Care clinics
• OHSU Community Health Centers
• Other OHSU locations in the Portland area and in Oregon and Washington

Staying with patients overnight

In some cases, visitors may stay in the room with patients overnight. Contact the patient’s care team to plan your stay.  

• Adult patients may have one overnight visitor.  
• Child patients may have two overnight visitors.  

Supporting patients who need help

• Surgical and other procedures: Patients need an adult support person to help with discharge and getting home after their procedure.
• Patients with disabilities: Patients can list three support people and have one support person with them at clinic visits and in the hospital to help with their care.​​​​​

Guidelines for patients staying in the hospital

• Patient stays at OHSU Hospital 
• Patient stays at OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital 

Guidelines for clinic appointments

All patients have the right to bring someone to support them during their care. Patients may or may not grant this person the right to make medical decisions on their behalf.

• Prepare for your clinic visit

COVID-19 and masking policy

OHSU recommends people ages 2 and older wear masks in health care settings.  

• OHSU mask policy and COVID-19 risks 

Gun policy

Accommodations for patients and patient visitors

If you need an accommodation, please contact the patient’s care team before your visit.

• ADA accommodations
• Care and communication services
• Complaints: OHSU Patient Relations 

Interpreter services

OHSU offers free interpreter and translation services for people whose main language isn't English, or for people who have a hearing disability. Ask the patient’s care team or call 503-494-8311. 

Spiritual and chaplain support

OHSU chaplains are available if you or loved ones would like guidance, prayer or emotional support during your hospital visit. We can also help you find clergy in your faith. If you would like a visit from a chaplain, please ask your care team or 503-494-8777.  

OHSU Hospital chaplain

• Ninth floor, Room 9C07, behind the colorful glass 
• 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Saturday 
• Emergency-basis evenings and Sundays 
• 503-494-8777 

OHSU Hospital Interfaith Sanctuary

• Ninth floor, Room 9C05, across from the surgery waiting room 

OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital spiritual support

• Spiritual and chaplain services 
• Meditation room: Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, 10th floor, Room 10301
• Bridges Pediatric Palliative Care Program 

OHSU Hospital Treasures Gift Shop

Brighten a patient’s day with a card or gift from Treasures Gift Shop. You’ll find toys, books, gum, lip balm, snacks, toiletries, magazines and more. Gift wrapping available.  

• Ninth floor 
• 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays
• Closed holidays
• 503-494-5761

Other visitor services

• Eating at OHSU: See food and beverage options.  
• Lost and found: Contact the patient’s care team. After 30 days, call OHSU Public Safety at 503-494-7744.