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.

Patients on the psychiatric ward who are eligible to receive visitors should contact ward staff on where to receive visitors.

Overnight lodging in the patient's lounge on the ward is not permitted.  No personal electronic equipment will be used, unless approved by Facilities Management Safety staff. 

If you are unable to visit a patient personally, you may call the patient or send a card or gift.

Food and Beverages

Visitors may not bring food or beverages to patients without authorization from unit physicians or nurses.

Visitors may eat in the cafeteria located on the 1st floor of the Medical Center or the vending room located in the basement of the Medical Center.  The cafeteria is open Monday - Friday, 7:15 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

Children

Children under 12 may not visit inpatients. Children under 15 years of age are discouraged from visiting on the psychiatric ward.  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 12 may visit with the permission of the physician and the charge nurse. An adult must accompany children at all times.

Clergy

Members of the clergy are welcome to visit patients who are members of their particular religious group at any time at the discretion of the unit physicians or nurses.

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.