Patient Visitation

Visitor Options

The Registered Nurse, with discretion, may limit the number of visitors and the length of the visit based on individual patient/roommate's condition/needs and patient choice. Visitation restrictions include:

• For the protection of children and patients, visiting by children under 14 years of age is discouraged except when a visit by a child is deemed therapeutic by the patient and health care team.
• Amendments may be made in extenuating circumstances and are at the discretion of the unit leadership.  

Visitors having symptoms suggestive of potentially communicable illness will not be allowed to visit and will be respectfully asked to leave for the safety of the patients and healthcare team.  Symptoms may include, but not limited to:

• Cough, fever, shortness of breath, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, diarrhea, headache, and/or vomiting. 
• Visitors may be asked to adhere to all transmission-based precautions by donning the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), as directed by staff.

Specialty Area Visitation Options

In addition, alternative visitor options remain in place for certain specialty units. 

Inpatient Nursing Units:

• Visitation is allowed between the hours of 8 am and 8 pm.
• No overnight visitors are allowed, as the goal is to promote a restful environment.

Birthing Center and Women and Children’s:

• Laboring patients may have 3 designated support persons.
• No one under the age of 14 years old will be allowed on the Birthing Center, with the exception of siblings of the newborn.
• Visitation hours remain 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.; no visitation allowed during Maternal Rest Time (2 to 4 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m.)

Mental Health Unit: 

• Visitation is allowed on Tuesday(s) and Thursday(s) between 12 pm and 1 p.m. Additionally, visitation is allowed on Sunday(s) between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.