ACCORDING TO HOSPITAL POLICY, AS OF FALL 2018, ALL SPECIAL EVENT VISITORS MUST SHOW PHYSICAL DOCUMENTATION OF THIS SEASON’S FLU SHOT IN ORDER TO BE ON PATIENT UNITS DURING FLU SEASON. MASKING WILL NOT BE AN ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATIVE.
Thank you for offering your time and talent to the patients at UF Health. Our program is designed is to infuse our hectic hospital environment with moments of calm and creativity. We reserve the right to determine whether your artistic contributions meet the objectives of our program. Spaces are limited so not everyone can or will be placed.
- Activities must be safe for patients (no latex balloons, toxic or flammable materials, sharp tools, inappropriate content, etc.)
- No food or drink may be offered to patients
- Due to infection control policies, no community visitors under 18 years of age
- Activities are subject to change due to patient availability. Be aware that attendance may be very low due to medical condition, etc.
- All content and interactions must be religiously and politically neutral; no promotional or religious materials are to be distributed.
- All items to be distributed to patients must be screened and approved by an AIM staff member. Items may need to be distributed at a later time by hospital staff.
- NO photography is allowed
- Parking garages are owned and monitored by UF. There is no discount parking for UF students, faculty, or staff visiting the hospital to volunteer. Other (non-UF) community members will receive a voucher for discounted parking.
Please complete the following form and submit at least 3 weeks prior to your proposed visit. This form is only for individuals and groups interested in visiting adult units.
PEDIATRIC SPECIAL EVENTS: If you are interested in visiting the pediatric units, please complete this form: Child Life Special Event Application . Once you have completed the form email it to Child Life Department childlife@shands.ufl.edu
Special Event Application