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CHOC and Rady Children’s Have Joined Forces
CHOC is now part of Rady Children’s Health, expanding access to exceptional pediatric care across Southern California. You may still see both names during the transition, but your care isn’t changing — you’ll continue with the same trusted doctors, nurses and care teams. Insurance coverage may vary, so please check with your health plan for details.
Visitor limitations for CHOC Orange and CHOC Mission:
Due to an increase of respiratory viruses, and for the safety of our patients, families and staff, Rady Children’s Health Orange County will be limiting visitors from January 5 to March 31, 2026, (these dates may change due to early or late circulation of virus). Please note:
For non-hospital visits such as lab, radiology, rehabilitation, OPI, urgent care, ED, primary care or specialty care clinics:
- We encourage one adult to accompany the child. Please avoid bringing extra family members to appointments and waiting areas.
For hospitalized patients:
- Three individuals (two parents/guardians and an additional individual, which can include a sibling 12 years and older, or a surrogate for an extended stay) who are well will be permitted to visit during this time. Visiting hours are from 8am-8pm daily. Only parents/guardians will be permitted after hours.
- Siblings younger than 12 years are not permitted, with the exception of siblings who are breastfeeding. They are permitted in patient rooms for feedings during visiting hours.
- For extended hospitalizations that are 7 days or longer, parents/guardians may list up to four surrogates. Parents/guardians will complete the Winter Viral Limited Visitation Form with your inpatient nurse to identify your designated surrogate and siblings. Surrogate names will not be changed for the duration of the admission. For your child’s safety, there can be no more than 3 individuals at the bedside.
- Proper hand hygiene is necessary each time you enter and exit the patient’s room.
- Patients in isolation and their parents/guardians will not be allowed to visit the playrooms or other patient rooms. Child Life Specialists have activities that can be brought to the isolation rooms.
- When the patient is visiting public areas in the hospital (given approval from the patient’s physician), please remember to use good hand hygiene and stay at least 3 feet away from others.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your partnership in helping us to protect all the children and families we serve. If you have any questions, please speak to your Rady Children’s Health nurse or physician.
Thank you,
Rady Children’s Health Infection Prevention & Epidemiology Team
Limitaciones de visitas para CHOC Orange y CHOC Mission:
Debido al aumento de los virus respiratorios y para la seguridad de nuestros pacientes, familias y personal, Rady Children’s Health Orange County limitará el número de visitantes del 5 de enero hasta el 31 de marzo de 2026 (estas fechas pueden cambiar según la circulación temprana o tardía de los virus). Por favor, tomen en cuenta lo siguiente:
Para las personas que no van al hospital sino al laboratorio, radiología, rehabilitación, Centro de Infusiones, centro de atención inmediata, ED, o clínicas:
- Les pedimos que solo un adulto acompañe al paciente. Por favor, eviten traer familiares adicionales a las citas y a las áreas de espera.
Para pacientes hospitalizados:
- Durante esta temporada se permitirán tres personas (dos padres de familia/tutores y otra persona, tal como un hermano/a mayor de 12 años de edad, o un sustituto para una estancia prolongada) que no estén enfermas. El horario de visitas es de 8 AM a 8 PM diariamente. Fuera de este horario, solo se permite la visita de los padres de familia/tutores.
- No se permite la entrada a hermanos menores de 12 años, con excepción de aquellos que estén siendo amamantados, mismos a quienes se les permitirá acceso a la habitación del paciente para su alimentación durante el horario de visitas.
- En caso de una hospitalización prolongada de 7 días o más, los padres de familia o tutores pueden nombrar a un máximo de cuatro personas como sustitutas. Los padres o tutores deberán llenar el formulario de visitas limitadas durante la temporada de enfermedades virales de invierno con su enfermera de turno para identificar a los hermanos y a quienes usted designa como sustitutos. Los nombres de los sustitutos no podrán ser cambiados mientras dure la hospitalización. Para la seguridad de su hijo, no podrá haber más de 3 personas en la habitación.
- Es necesaria la higiene apropiada de las manos cada vez que entren y salgan de la habitación del paciente.
- A los pacientes en aislamiento y a sus padres/tutores no se les permitirá visitar las salas de juego o las habitaciones de otros pacientes. Los especialistas de Vida Infantil tienen actividades que pueden llevar a los cuartos en aislamiento.
- Cuando el paciente visite las áreas públicas del hospital (con el permiso de su médico), por favor, recuerden lavarse bien las manos y mantenerse a tres pies de distancia de otras personas.
Le pedimos disculpas por las molestias que esto pudiera causar y les agradecemos su colaboración en ayudarnos a proteger a los niños y familias a quienes servimos. Si tienen alguna pregunta, por favor, acudan a su enfermera o médico de Rady Children’s Health.
Gracias,
Prevención de Infecciones y Epidemiología de Rady Children’s Health
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You may receive an email or text message from CHOC reminding you of your upcoming appointment. Please click the “check in” link in that message to complete your pre-registration paperwork. You can complete this process from the comfort of your home prior to coming into the office.
Day of appointment:
For in-office visits, plan to arrive 15 minutes before your appointment time. Be sure to let staff know you have arrived, even if you have completed your check-in.
Changes in your insurance:
If your health insurance has changed since your last visit, please call the office to update it immediately to ensure we have the appropriate authorizations.
Canceling or rescheduling your appointment:
If you cannot attend this appointment, you must call to cancel, reschedule or convert to a telehealth appointment as soon as possible.
Copay:
Please be prepared to pay your copay or any out-of-pocket charges at check-in time.
What to bring:
Please bring a list of your medications and other pertinent health records.
Telehealth Visits:
Patients having telehealth visits will receive an email or text message with instructions for accessing their appointment. Click here for resources and information about how best to prepare for your telehealth visit.
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