A patient has the right to designate a support person for visitation. A support person could be a family member, friend or other individual who supports the patient during the course of care, treatment or service. If you wish to designate a support person, please notify your nurse.
As a patient, you have the right to receive visitors should you wish to do so. You may consent to receive visitors either orally or in writing, including, but not limited to: your spouse, children, a domestic partner including a same-sex domestic partner , another family member or a friend.
You may withdraw your consent to receive specific visitors either orally or in writing. It is our policy to not restrict, limit or otherwise deny visitation privileges on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability.
It is also our policy to ensure that all visitors enjoy full and equal visitation privileges consistent with patient preferences. There may be times when it is necessary to restrict access to visitors in order to safely provide for your medical needs, or to protect yourself or others. Such times may include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:. Talk with members of your healthcare team— Feel free toask questions about your careas well as express your values and preferences.
Provide accurate and complete information— Tell your doctor about your past medical history and include a list of medications you currently take. Take notes and ask questions throughout your stay. Understand your medications— It is important to understand what medications you are taking, what they look like, in what dosage, at what times, why you are taking them, as well as potential side effects. Be alert to any changes in your medication routine. When undergoing a particular procedure such as IV or blood draw , feel comfortable assisting in identifying a procedure site.
