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Visitor Guidelines For Bay Regional Medical Center
People who are hospitalized need the support of family and friends. Visitors can help raise the patients spirits, a key in recovery. The following guidelines are designed to help make your visit safe and worthwhile for you and the patient.
Visitors to obstetrics and pediatrics are issued a special ID tag. This tag is meant to identify you as a legitimate visitor to these areas. If you are not clearly displaying this ID tag, you may be stopped and asked to identify yourself. These precautions are in place to safeguard our younger patients. Thank you for your cooperation.
| Visiting Hours |
| Regular Hours |
8:30 a.m. 8:00 p.m. |
| OB/Womens Health |
8:30 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Fathers/birth partners may visit at any time |
| Child and Adolescent Unit |
Parents at all times, Children under 12, regular hours. |
| Mental Health Unit |
M-F 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
S-S 2:00 5:30 p.m.; 7:00 8:00 p.m. |
| Critical Care Units (ICU/CCU) 1-2 Family members for 5 minutes, each hour on the half-hour. Other limitations may be in place depending upon the patients condition. Please check with the nurses on the unit for up-to-date information. |
After Hours
Visitors may enter through the Emergency Department between 8:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. Visitors will be screened by Security Personnel and approved by the Nursing Unit prior to visiting. No visitor will be admitted if visibly intoxicated.
| A PIN (Personal Identification Number) may be assigned to a family member. This number identifies you as someone who can legitimately receive information about your family member. This system is used to safeguard patient confidentiality. |
Visiting Tips
- Try to limit visits to 15 minutes or less.
- Limit visits to one or two family members at a time.
- In times of acute illness, appoint one person to
receive and pass information to family and friends.
- Honor visiting hours, Patients may tire easily, and
extended visits can keep them from the rest they need.
- Avoid smoking. For health and safety reasons,
smoking is not allowed at Bay Regional Medical Center. Smoking just prior to a
visit may cause some patients discomfort, because they are sensitive to
smoking odors on clothing.
- Perfumes and colognes may cause nausea in some
patients. Please use discretion when using these products.
- Because of potential sensitivity/and or allergic
reactions, latex balloons are not allowed in the hospital.
- Many of our patients are on special diets, or may be
fasting for tests and procedures. Please avoid bringing food to patients.
- For the convenience of our guests, the cafeteria
offers a wide choice of meals and snacks. The cafeteria is located on the
first floor, adjacent to the information desk.
- Be aware of other patients.
- Be sensitive about personal issues. Sometimes
patients want to talk about anything but their illness.
- Remember the power of touch. Sometimes a touch on the hand or a hug can say more than words.
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