Visiting Hours

In the best interests of our patients, please observe the following hours for each unit.

MEDICAL-SURGICAL UNITS
11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Legal Holidays: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Children under 14 may visit Saturdays, Sundays, and Legal Holidays: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., except in ICU, CCU or OBS

Special Hours For Critical Condition
(not in ICU or CCU): 24 hour visitation

ONCOLOGY (4B) & MEDICAL
Family: 24 hour visitation oncology patients only
General: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

CRITICAL CARE UNITS/ICU, CCU
Immediate Family Only
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
8:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.

TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT
8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

LABOR & DELIVERY WOMEN'S HEALTH UNIT
Three Designated Support Persons:
24 hours Only in LABOR & DELIVERY

MATERNITY UNIT
Noon - 8 p.m.
One person may stay overnight at the patient’s request.

PEDIATRICS
Parents: 24 hour visitation
One parent may stay overnight
Grandparents and family members including siblings:
11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

VAN DYKE HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE UNIT
24 Hour Visitation

PRIVATE ROOMS
9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

CALLS TO THE NURSES’ STATION
Calls are welcome anytime except during shift changes between 6 a.m. - 8 a.m.
and 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT CORRESPONDENCE
Monday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

WELCOME VISITORS

Thank you for helping us to promote a healing environment for our patients.
Please remember these key points when visiting with your loved ones:

Quiet Please • Limit TWO (2) visitors at the bedside.
• Visit during designated hours.
• Please talk and walk quietly
Safety First • Cell phones are not permitted due to interference with equipment.
• Please don’t visit if you are ill.
• Wash hands before and after you visit.
• Latex balloons are not permitted due to allergies.
Be Considerate
(of our patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and other visitors)
• Please respect the confidentiality of all our patients.
• When a doctor enters the room please excuse yourself for any of the following:
– during test and treatments
– history and physical examinations
– for the sake of privacy of your loved one and his or her roommate
Please Smile • Bring lots of Hugs and best wishes for our patients.
• Enjoy a visit to our Family Areas located between the E and F wing on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors. Visit our Gift Shop and Coffee Shop in the main lobby.

MASSAGE THERAPY AVAILABLE FOR PATIENTS AND VISITORS!
Reduce Stress • Promote Relaxation • Ease Muscle Strain
Massages performed by Certified Nurse Massage Therapists
$1 per minute (10 minute minimum / 60 minute maximum)
Makes a great gift!
To schedule a massage, call (732) 557-8000 ext. 10208
or visit CMC’s Gift Shop in the Main Lobby to buy a gift certificate.

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