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 10 Years of Age

Children under 10 may not visit inpatients. Unless otherwise specified by a physician or charge nurse, inpatients may visit with younger children in the waiting rooms provided by the elevator lobbies.

In extreme circumstances, children under 10 may visit with the permission of the physician and the charge nurse. An adult must accompany children at all times.

Clergy

The Chapel, located on the second floor of Building 41, is a sanctuary for meditation, prayer and worship.  Regularly scheduled services are broadcast on Chaplain Channel 10 along with classical music.  Contact Chaplain Service at 265-1711, extension 2735, to speak with a Chaplain or to arrange for care from your respective spiritual community.

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.