Visiting hours are based on the needs of the patient, and visitors are encouraged to discuss any special visiting needs with the unit's head nurse. Whenever possible and medically appropriate, the nurse will coordinate special visiting arrangements to meet patient and family needs.

If you are unable to visit a patient personally, you may call the patient or send a card or gift.

Number of Visitors

A patient may receive no more than two visitors at a time.

Food and Beverages

Visitors may not bring food or beverages to patients without authorization from unit physicians or nurses.

Children Under 12 Years of Age

Intensive Care Unit

Children under 12 may not visit patients. In extreme circumstances, children under 12 may visit with the permission of the physician and the charge nurse. An adult must accompany children at all times.

All Other Units

It is recommended that children under 12 not visit inpatients. When it is in the best interest of the patient to have children under 12 visit, permission must be obtained from the charge nurse.

ICU Overnight Room

An overnight room is available for out-of-town family members of patients being treated in the ICU. Call Chaplain Service at 577-7326 (or 1-800-636-8262, ext. 17326) for additional information.

Clergy

Members of the clergy are welcome to visit their members at any time at the discretion of the unit physicians or nurses.

Exceptions

For the health and well-being of a patient, the attending physician may limit, restrict, or deny visitation. We apologize for any inconvenience when this occurs, and appreciate your understanding that it may be medically necessary.