Visiting Hours and Guidelines

Effective April 3, 2023

Visitation Requirements

• Visitor Hours 8:00am - 9:00pm
• All visitors to the hospital must be 14 years of age or older (all minors must be accompanied by an adult).
• An ID is required to enter the hospital.
• Up to 4 visitors per day (2 at one time at the most) are allowed per patient room.

Masking Requirements

• Masks are welcome but not required.
• Visitors must wear a mask in accordance with the hospital's respiratory isolationmasking requirements.

ER Visitor Policy:

Due to a significant increase in RSV, Flu, and Covid cases, Mercy Medical Center is only allowing patients to enter the Emergency Room/waiting area at this time.

Exceptions*

• One Parent/Guardian with a minor child
• or one Patient advocate

Family Birthing Center (FBC)

• Patients may bring a small suitcase (carry-on size) with them to the FBC.
• No car seats are allowed at any time.
• 2 support people are allowed with the patient 24/7 while the patient is in labor.

Postpartum:

• 1 support person is allowed 24/7,
• 3 additional visitors are allowed per day during visitor hours (2 at one time at the most).

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

• No food, drinks, live plants, or flowers are allowed.

Cell Phones

• Cellular phones may be used by patients/visitors, however, the use of cell phones must comply with maintaining patient confidentiality and a quiet and restful environment.
• Cell phones should be kept in “silent mode” while in patient care areas.
• No photos or videos are allowed inside the hospital.

Note: If you would like to download the visitor guidelines, click here.