St. Francis visitors’ night access change enhances hospitals’ security

INDIANAPOLIS – St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers is poised to change its night visitors’ access to its hospitals in Indianapolis, Beech Grove and Mooresville, effective Feb. 1.

Non-employees arriving from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. will enter the hospitals through the emergency departments with parking available near those areas. An attendant will be stationed near the departments and visitors will sign in and asked what area of the hospital they are visiting.

After approval, visitors will be given a temporary name tag to wear while they are in the facility.

“This new access policy strengthens the overall safety and security for our patients, visitors and employees,” said St. Francis Security Director Michael Johnson.

St. Francis-Indianapolis is located at 8111 S. Emerson Ave; St. Francis-Beech Grove, 1600 Albany St.; and St. Francis-Mooresville is at 1201 Hadley Road.