Usually, two to three people may visit at a time, depending on the patient's condition. Please respect the nurse's judgment, but feel free to discuss with him or her if this poses a problem for the family. The bedside nurse will decide the length of the visit, based on your loved one's condition. You may be asked to leave the room for patient rest, doctor visits, nursing shift changes, tests and other procedures that require privacy and confidentiality. You may also be asked to leave if an urgent situation arises with another patient on the unit.
Pediatric patients can have a parent or guardian at their bedside at all times.
How to get information on a patient The bedside nurse is the best source of information about the patient. Your family spokesperson can call the intensive care unit desk for information on the condition of your loved one. Please don't give this number out to anyone else. No information will be given out over the phone to anyone but immediate family members. Please try not to call or visit from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.