Visitor Policy
Our visitor policy is designed to keep our patients, visitors, and staff safe. It may change based on the prevalence of communicable diseases.
General Guidelines:
Visiting Hours: 8:00 am - 8:30 pm
Check In: All visitors must check in and receive a name badge.
Good Health: All visitors must be in good health.
Sanitize Hands: Please sanitize your hands upon entering the hospital, before entering and after leaving a patient's room.
Masks/PPE: You may be asked to wear a mask or other PPE before entering a patient room, depending on the patient's condition.
Age Restriction: Visitors under 12 should not visit a patient with RSV+. All children must be continually supervised by an adult.
Specific Departments & Services
Emergency Room
Primary Visitor: Patients may have one primary visitor during their stay.
Minors: Children under 18 may have both parents visit.
End-of-Life Care: Patients receiving end-of-life care may have up to four visitors.
All visitor adjustments may be made in the ER by the ER nurse or provider, depending on patient acuity, census, and staffing.
Surgery
Primary Visitor: Patients may have one primary visitor who can stay with them in pre-op, but must wait in the waiting room during surgery.
Minors: No children under 12 are allowed in pre-op. Children under 18 may be accompanied by two parents or guardians.
End of Life Care
Visitors of patients in hospice, palliative, or end-of-life care may be granted exceptions to the policy, including for cultural or religious requests.
Policy Exceptions and Limits
The hospital may limit or refuse visitation for reasons such as:
- Violating hospital policies
- Interference with procedures or treatments
- Patient objection
- Legal prohibitions
- Patient custody.
The hospital may refuse visitation if it creates a safety risk, is counter-therapeutic, or disrupts care.
Contact and Information
For a copy of this policy, request one from hospital staff or view it in the hospital's public areas. This policy is under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer and Compliance Director.
