The Hospital would like to provide you with some information we hope
will be helpful in maintaining your relationship with your family member while
he or she is here.
The unit social worker will be your primary contact. With the
permission of the patient the social worker will keep you informed of your
loved one’s progress, emergencies, and discharge plans and invite you to
attend treatment planning sessions with the treatment team.
We know Hospital visits can be stressful, especially if you don’t know
what to do. We would like to give you some tips that will help you have a
successful and enjoyable time when the patient has been approved for visits or
to go on outings with you.
Security officers will be at the guard station to check you in when you
arrive. They will give you a Visitor’s pass and check all items you bring
into the hospital. We have very strict guidelines about what can come on the
unit because there are many things that may be used in a destructive or
harmful manner.
Security may assign you a locker if it is necessary to store any restricted (contraband)
items. You may pick them up when you leave the Hospital. If you have questions
about restricted items, ask staff before bringing anything to the Hospital for
your family member.
When the patient has been approved for outings or visits home they are under
your supervision and care, and they need to remain with you as they are your
responsibility during this period of time. As a reminder, please do not have
any alcohol, drugs, or weapons in the household during the visits. If you have
any questions or problems during the visit please do not hesitate to call the
unit at any time.
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