http://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/951691313
I'm not an expert in this area, but I don't think the hospital could ban anyone from the hospital facility itself unless they presented a public threat or something. Hospitals do restrict visitors, IIRC, in areas like ICU, etc.
An interesting story - a couple of years ago, my son caught a ride with a friend to a party. After getting there, he didn't like it, there were people doing drugs, etc. His cell phone was also dead. He left and walked about 20 blocks in a sketchy urban area to the local hospital mega complex. This was about 1 am. He was able to go inside, get something to eat at their fast food restaurant and used the pay phone to call home. We told him where to look for the bus stop and he took the bus home. This hospital is also a non-profit like Rady.
Any hospital can ban anyone at any time. It is, after all, a hospital and their focus is on patient safety, security and privacy. That said, it is a non-issue because Max was in the ICU. The hospital does restrict hours and limits visitors. I doubt RZ was banned from the entire hospital.
http://www.rchsd.org/cmsprodcons2/g...creativesvcscomm/documents/assets/d022508.pdf
VISITING GUIDELINES
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Visits from parents, guardians, brothers, sisters, and other close family
members play an important role in your child’s recovery. Partners in Care are
welcome to visit any time unless there is a danger of spreading illness (such
as during a severe flu season), while a surgical procedure is in progress in the
department, or an emergency is occurring in the area.
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Brothers, sisters and other family and friends may visit between
8 a.m. and 9 p.m.
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All visitors must check in at one of the Information Desks, located in the
Nelson Family Pavilion (Entrance 9 located on Frost Street), the Rose Pavilion
(Entrance 1 located on Children’s Way) or the Acute Care Pavilion (Entrance
2 located on Children’s Way). The visitor badge or armband must be worn at
all times. Please do not give your badge/armband to anyone else.
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JMO