E. To respect and not interfere with the duty of the staff to deliver patient care. To preserve our patients' privacy, visitors may not stay in the patient's semi-private room overnight. In certain instances, a relative may stay with the patient in a private room at the discretion of the Head Nurse Manager responsible for the unit. Such exceptions will be at the discretion of the Head Nurse in charge of the unit. Children Visiting Patients A. Hospital Children under 12 years of age may not visit above the first floor of The Hospital without special permission by the Registered Nurse taking care of the patient.
Visitation is restricted to patient rooms for a limited time period.
Children may not remain in hallways or waiting areas, with the exception of the lobby on the first floor. B. Ambulatory Services Children under the age of 12 years may not visit within the clinical treatment area without the consent of either the Clinic Manager or the R.N. Coordinator. Children under the age of 12 years may not be left unattended in the waiting rooms or hallways. Exceptions to standard visiting times may be contracted in consultation with the patient's nurse. The Registered Nurse in charge of the nursing unit is responsible to see that visitors observe the regulations.