Dayton-area hospitals implement visitor restrictions to limit spread of respiratory infections

In alignment with the Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association (GDAHA) and Dayton-area hospitals, Dayton Children's will implement increased visitation restrictions on January 3, 2025.

These precautionary measures are an effort to minimize the spread of respiratory infections to hospital patients and employees, as cases of illness are elevated.

visitor restrictions
Starting January 3, 2025:

• No visitation to inpatient units by those with respiratory illness symptoms including coughing or fever, etc.
• No visitation to inpatient units by anyone under age 14

NICU visitor restrictions
As of November 18, 2024, to keep our tiniest patients healthy:

• Siblings must be 14 years or older to visit
• All other visitors must be 16 years or older

important notes:

• Special circumstances can be discussed with managers on a case-by-case basis to ensure the proper care for families at all times.
• Children coming to an outpatient clinic visit who have respiratory symptoms should wear a mask, if older than 2 years and developmentally able.

Learn more about visiting patients at Dayton Children's.

To keep from spreading respiratory infections to others, GDAHA member hospitals recommend careful handwashing, coughing and sneezing into a sleeve or a tissue, and staying home from work or school for at least 24 hours after an individual is fever free.

The Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association (GDAHA) is a member-service organization representing 29 hospitals and health systems in the Dayton region. GDAHA collaborates with its members to improve the delivery of healthcare services in Auglaize, Butler, Darke, Champaign, Clark, Greene, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, Shelby, and Warren Counties in West Central Ohio.