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Two visitors are permitted at the bedside. Exceptions may be made for children or critically/terminally ill
patients. Visitors under the age of 12 are discouraged from visiting patients and must be cleared by the
nursing staff before entering a patient's room. Visitors under the age of 12 must be supervised at all times.
General visiting hours: Every day 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Pediatric Patients:
Parents and grandparents may visit any time. Siblings may visit between the hours of Noon - 1 p.m. and 6 - 7 p.m.
Special Care Patients:
Immediate family members may visit for 15 minutes every hour. Visitation is limited to two visitors at the
bedside. Children younger than 15 years are not permitted except at the discretion of the physician/nurse. No
visitors during shift change 7 - 8 a.m. and 7 - 8 p.m.
Hospice/Respite/Swing Bed/Sub Acute Patients:
Visitors are allowed 24 hours per day. All family members are allowed to visit. Arrangements can be made for
family members to spend the night and eat meals with the patient. Pets may be allowed to visit the patient -
please clear with the nurse prior to bringing a pet.
Overnight Visitors:
Family members may remain with a critically ill patient overnight. A pillow and blanket will be provided.
The family member may sleep in the lounge area near the unit. Under special circumstances, one member may sleep
in a recliner in the patient's room with approval from nurse.
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