It is our goal to improve our patients’ health as quickly as possible. Therefore, established visiting hours for immediate family are from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; in some critical situations, visitation can be extended. This is at the discretion of the attending nurse. Under most circumstances, no more than three people may visit at one time.

Due to the vital need for patient confidentiality, visitation is not permitted from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. and from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. During this time nurses are changing shifts, reporting patient information to the next shift and performing scheduled patient assessments.

Occasionally, a medical procedure may be in progress which could delay visitation, but access will be granted following its completion. Your loved one’s nurse will also be happy to answer any questions about the procedure and its particular restrictions.

Since our patients are here due to serious health concerns, it is essential that you or other visitors do not bring viruses, colds, flu or other communicable diseases into the unit. We also request that you do not bring children to the CCU and PCU, unless they are coming to see a family member for whom death is imminent. This regulation exists to protect children against exposure to airborne illnesses and other contagious diseases, and as a special precaution in light of the fact that our rooms have special equipment and medications.

While we feel that family presence comprises an integral part of a critical patients' care, we encourage you to go home to rest occasionally and gain energy for subsequent visits.