Visiting Hours

Visits from family and friends are therapeutic and an important part of the patients’ recovery process at Elkhart General. To allow for convenience of patients and their visitors, we have allowed as much flexibility as possible in the visiting schedule. To assure our patients receive adequate rest and uninterrupted treatment programs, the hospital appreciates close observation of the stated visiting hours.

To further facilitate patient needs, it is requested that

• Visits should be limited to 10-20 minutes
• Visitation should be limited to two visitors pers patient, unless otherwise specified
• Visitation of small children is limited to the immediate family (child, grandchild, etc.) and should be of short duration. Small children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• When visiting, please adhere to the "Quiet Please" signs. Nursing staff will advise visitors if the noise level is too high or visitation is disruptive or too lengthly.
• Visiting hours may be flexible so family and friends may visit before surgery or proceudres. Please see the patient's nurse.

*Visiting hours are Monday through Sunday, unless otherwise specified.

Unit	Visiting Hours
Center for Behavioral Medicine	Monday-Friday: 6:00pm to 7:30pm Saturday-Sunday: 1:30pm to 3:30pm and 6:00pm to 7:30pm Holidays: 1:30pm to 3:30pm and 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Critical Care Center	6:00am to 8:00am; 9:00am to 6:00pm; 7:00pm to 8:00pm Visitors are limited to member of the family. Exceptions are made when special circumstances exist and permission is granted by the nursing staff. Limited to two visitors at one time at the bedside. Small children are discouraged from visiting. In special circumstances, permission may be granted for brief visits. The unique needs of the patient and family are given consideration by the physicians and nursing staff allowing them to develop a visiting schedule that will provide the most benefit to each individual patient.
Intermediate Care Center	6:00am to 8:00pm
Medical Care Units	8:00am to 8:00pm
Oncology Care Unit	Open Visiting Hours: 24-hours a day, 7-days a week One family member is welcome to spend the night in the patient's room.
Pediatrics Unit	Parents, grandparents, and healthy siblings are welcome and encouraged to spend 24-hours-a-day with the child. Family and friends may visit from 12:30pm until 8:00pm.
Progressive Care Unit	6:00am to 8:00pm
Regional Heart Center	6:00am to 8:00am; 9:00am to 6:00pm; 7:00pm to 8:00pm Visitors are limited to member of the family. Exceptions are made when special circumstances exist and permission is granted by the nursing staff. Limited to two visitors at one time at the bedside. Small children are discouraged from visiting. In special circumstances, permission may be granted for brief visits. The unique needs of the patient and family are given consideration by the physicians and nursing staff allowing them to develop a visiting schedule that will provide the most benefit to each individual patient.
Rehab Center (Inpatient)	Spouse or significant other has unlimited visitation. Monday-Friday: 4:00pm to 8:00pm Saturday-Sunday: 12:00noon to 8:00pm
Special Beginnings  (Maternity)	Father or support person are welcome anytime. Grandparents and siblings are welcome at any time, based on the mother’s preference General Visitation: 12:00noon to 8:00pm
Surgical Care Unit	8:00am to 8:00pm

Main, Visitor and Outpatient Entrances are locked at 10:00pm. After 10:00pm please use the Emergency Department Entrance. Passes are required when entering after hours.

Visiting Regulations

Following are general guidelines for visitors

• Visitors may not smoke in the Hospital or on Hospital property (please ask the Information Desk for a map to designated off-campus smoking areas).
• Shirts and shoes must be worn.
• No more than two visitors are allowed in the room at one time. Visitors in semi-private rooms should be considerate of both patients.
• People with colds, sore throats, or any contagious diseases should not visit patients.
• Visits should be kept short, and to maintain a quiet environment visitors should avoid unnecessary noise.
• Visitors may be asked to leave the room during tests or treatments or when the doctor or nurse needs to see the patient.
• Liberal visiting arrangements may be made for families of surgical patients on the day of surgery.