MUSC Children's Hospital - Visitor Information

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Visitor Information

What is the visiting policy?
Parents are welcome to visit anytime. Regular visiting hours are from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Two people are allowed to visit a patient at one time. Children under the age of 12 may visit in special situations. Please talk with nursing staff to make these arrangements. All visitors need to check in with the first floor information desk to get a visitor's badge. For the health and safety of our patients, all visitors must be well, with no colds or fever.

Can parents spend the night?
One parent is encouraged to stay overnight, unless your child is staying in an intensive care unit. Parents with children in the intensive care unit may stay in the waiting room on the 7th floor (room 776) or on the 8th floor (room 843). Room 776 is reserved for families needing a quiet and peaceful place (the room has chairs/sleepers for those needing some rest). Family members accompanying patients should bring sufficient funds for meals and accommodations. Visitors under 18 years old are not allowed to stay overnight in the Children's Hospital. General visitation is 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Special care units have other visiting times. Please ask for information from the nursing staff about visitation as the hours vary.

For your convenience we have compiled information about local accommodations. It is recommended that parents/caregivers get quality rest while their child is in the hospital.

Where can we park?
All parking areas around the MUSC Medical Center are staffed by a parking management attendant and patrolled by public safety officers. Handicapped parking spots are available in all MUSC Medical Center lots and garages and on the horseshoe-shaped drive off Ashley Avenue. Discounted parking is available to patients' families when the visit exceeds two hours or when there are multiple short visits in the same day. Parking is $3 per day for families and guests of inpatients. Simply write the name of the patient and the room number on the back of the parking voucher. Request a receipt if you plan to depart and return within a 24-hour period. For detailed directions and a campus map with parking information click here.

Passenger drop-off and pick-up zones are in front of the Children's Hospital to help patients entering or leaving the hospital. Vehicles must not be left unattended in these zones.

For your convenience, a courtesy cart is available for transportation from parking lot G to the North Tower entrance of the hospital. This service is available 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. A courtesy cart is also available in the Ashley Rutledge Garage 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Call (843) 577-6860

The Medical University Department of PUblic Safety is committed to ensuring a safe environment for all students, employees and visitors. It provides personal safety escorts 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To access the escort service, call (843) 792-4196

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Where can visitors get meals and snacks?
Meals are provided for patients. Parents, family members and visitors may eat in any of the following areas:

Main Cafeteria - located on the first floor. Hours are 6:15 - 10 a.m. for breakfast (Mon-Sun); 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. for lunch (Mon-Fri and Sun) and 4:30 - 7 p.m. for dinner (Mon-Fri and Sun). Call (843) 792-8713 to reach the menu line.
Chick-fil-A - located on the 1st floor, MUSC Hospital. Hours are 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m., (Mon-Fri); 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Sat).
Subway - located on the 1st floor, MUSC Hospital. Hours are 9:30 a.m. - 1 a.m. (Mon-Fri); 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Sat).
MUSC a la carte - located on the 1st floor, MUSC Hospital. Hours are 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (Mon-Fri). Serving pizza, sandwiches, salads and frozen yogurt.
Vending and change machines - Located on the 1st floor, MUSC Hospital (just outside the cafeteria); Available 24 hours a day.
Coffee Courtesy Cart - Travels the halls, 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. (Mon-Fri). Provides free coffee, tea and hot chocolate to parents spending the night with their child.
Starbucks - located inside the MUSC Hospital near the main entrance. Hours are 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m. (Mon-Fri).
Wickliffe House - Conveniently located at 178 Ashley Avenue. Hours are 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (Mon-Fri). Please call (843) 723-5600.

There are also several local restaurants within walking distance of the hospital. Each nurses' station has menus and information available regarding surrounding area restaurants. Also available at each nurses station is a listing of area restaurants that deliver to the hospital.

Can visitors bring balloons and flowers?
Mylar (shiny) balloons are allowed. Latex (plastic or rubber) balloons are not permitted. Children may choke on them or may be allergic to them. Flowers are permitted on most units, however some may have restrictions. It's always a good idea to check with the nursing unit beforehand.

Is there a gift shop in the hospital?
Gifts, candy, balloons and books for children, adults, new moms and new arrivals are conveniently located at Rainbows & Lollipops in the Children's Hospital lobby. For your added convenience, Rainbows & Lollipops accepts cash, personal checks with identification, Visa and MasterCard. If you are unable to visit the gift shop in person and would like to make a purchase for a patient, call (843) 792-3579 during business hours. Gift delivery to a patient's room is availalbe for $2. Telephone purchases may be charged to Visa or MasterCard. Business hours are 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday - Friday and 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday - Sunday.

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If at any time during your visit to MUSC Children's Hospital you need assistance, please contact our Guest Relations office. They are available to assist our guests. They can be reached at (843) 792-5109.