Visitor’s Guide to Washington Hospital

At Washington Hospital, we believe visits from family and friends are an important part of the healing process for our patients. We’ve created a visiting policy that provides a supportive and caring atmosphere for patients and allows the Hospital staff to focus on patient needs. These rules are in place for everyone’s protection and safety.

Located on the menu to the left is important information that will make your stay as comfortable as possible while at Washington Hospital.

Visitors are reminded of the following:

• The entire Washington Hospital campus (including parking lots and all related health care entities) are tobacco- and smoke/vape–free zones. The use of any tobacco products -- smoking, vaping or chewing of tobacco, or any other substance such as marijuana cigarettes, e-cigarettes, pipes, and cigars -- by patients, family or visitors while on the Hospital’s campus is strictly prohibited.
• For the safety of our patients, their visitors, our staff, physicians and volunteers, we have implemented security measures that include:
  • All personal items, such as backpacks, purses and totes, are subject to search. We appreciate your cooperation with the security person outside the main Hospital lobby
  • All visitors must check in at the front desk
  • Valid ID must be presented by each visitor and a visitor badge with the visitor name and photo will be issued before leaving the Hospital main lobby. Visible visitor badges must be worn at all times while in the Hospital
  • Each day that a visitor returns, ID must be shown to receive a visitor’s badge
• Children under the age of 12 are permitted in patient areas with special authorization, as some patients must not be exposed to common childhood illnesses. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
• Friends and family should not visit if they are suffering from coughs, colds or flu-like symptoms. Please only visit if you are feeling well. During flu season, additional restrictions may be in place to protect patients.
• Visitors are not permitted in the operating and recovery rooms.
• Visitors are required to follow all special precautions. Please check with nursing staff before entering rooms marked “no visitors” or “isolation.”
• Generally, visitors are limited to two. Patient preference, care needs and available physical space are considered when determining who may be present. In a semi-private room, the needs of the patient’s roommate must also be considered and respected.

Consideration for the comfort and safety of our patients is our first priority. Nursing staff, in collaboration with the patient, may alter visiting hours and regulations at their discretion, as warranted by the patient’s condition, family circumstances and environment. It is understood that visitors may be asked to leave if their presence is stressful to the patient or in conflict with the treatment plan.