Visiting Hours

Visitors can be a positive experience for patients. Family members and friends are welcome to visit.

Visitor Regulations

• Visitors may not smoke in patient rooms or anywhere in the hospital, except the designated smoking areas.
• Visitors must dress appropriately and must wear shirts and shoes.
• No more than two visitors are allowed at the bedside at one time. Visitors in semi-private rooms should be considerate of both patients.
• People with colds, sore throats or any contagious diseases should not visit patients.
• Visits should be kept short.
• Visitors should maintain a quiet environment and avoid unnecessary noise.
• Visitors may be asked to leave the room during tests or treatments or when the doctor or nurse needs to see the patient.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• Visitors are asked to leave by 9:30 p.m.

Overnight Guests

Occasionally it is necessary for a relative to stay overnight with a patient. We encourage a family member to stay if the patient is assigned to a private room. In semi-private rooms, it is necessary to clear these arrangements with your nurse.

Condition Reports

Any personal information about your diagnosis and treatment must come from your physician and health care team. To protect your privacy, you will be provided a (PIN) personal identification number to give to family or friends who you want to have access to information about your condition. Only those you designate will be given information during your stay.

Gifts for Patients

Visitors should check with the nurse before bringing gifts of food or drink to patients. Please check with the nurse to make sure your gift is appropriate. In the intensive care units, please check with the unit regarding any gifts for patients.