Visiting Hours and Policies

Visitation by family and friends is encouraged, unless determined to be medically inappropriate. Visiting hours are specific to unit:

• Behavioral Health: 2pm to 8pm
• Extended Care Units: 24 hours per day
• Hospice: 24 hours per day
• Intensive Care Unit: 11am to 8pm
• Medical/Surgical Unit: 10am to 8pm
• SATU: Weekends; 3pm to 8 pm

If you are unable to visit a patient personally, you may call the patient or send a card or gift. You may call the medical center at (717) 272-6621, then dial 0 for operator; or toll-free at 1-800-409-877, then dial 0 for operator to call hospitalized patients. To send a card or gift, please use this address format:

[The patient's full name, building and unit number]

1700 South Lincoln Avenue

Lebanon, PA 17042

Number of Visitors

A patient may receive no more than two visitors at a time.

Food and Beverages

Visitors may not bring food or beverages to patients without authorization from unit physicians or nurses.

Illness

Visitors suffering from cold or flu symptoms should postpone visits until they are feeling better.

Children Under 14 Years of Age

Children under the age of 14 may be permitted to visit inpatients when accompanied by a parent or guardian after prior approval has been obtained from the unit Nurse Manager.

Clergy

Clergy are permitted to visit patients at all times.

Exceptions

For the health and well-being of a patient, the patient or clinical staff may limit, restrict, or deny visitation. We apologize for any inconvenience when this occurs, and appreciate your understanding that it may be medically necessary.