Based on the current COVID-19 community transmission level, masks are currently OPTIONAL at Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers’ facilities.
Based on the current COVID-19 community transmission level, masks are currently OPTIONAL at Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers’ facilities.

Visitor Information

Based on the current COVID-19 community transmission level, masks are currently REQUIRED at Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers’ facilities.

Visitor Guidelines

(Updated October 7, 2022)


2 South and 2 East Inpatient Units:
  • Visiting hours: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Patients may have up to 2 visitors at a time, ages 12 or older.
  • COVID-19 positive patients may have one (1) designated visitor for the duration of their stay.

 

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
  • Visiting Hours: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Patients may have up to 2 visitors at a time, age 12 or older.
  • COVID-19 positive patients may have one (1) designated visitor for the duration of their stay.

 

Family Birthing Suites:
  • One (1) support person/significant other is permitted at all times.
  • An additional two (2) visitors, ages 12 or older, are permitted at a time during visiting hours, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Siblings of the new baby are permitted to visit regardless of their age.
  • COVID-19 positive patients may have one (1) designated visitor for the duration of their stay.

 

Outpatient Surgery, Endoscopy, Cath Lab, Emergency Department, tests or procedures
  • Two (2) visitors/support persons are permitted per patient.

 

Special Circumstances
  • Special accommodations may be granted for visiting outside of normal visiting hours, end of life situations, or for visitors under age 12.

 

Expectations of Visitors:

Having the support of a trusted friend or family member is important to each patient’s healing. A support person can ask questions the patient may not think of, write down information and instructions, and interact with providers and clinical staff.  If you are visiting or accompanying a patient, please help us maintain a safe environment by respecting our visitor guidelines. Visitors who do not adhere to the visitor expectations will be unable to visit.

  • In order to protect our patients, do NOT visit if you are experiencing a fever, sore throat, respiratory illness, diarrhea, rash, influenza, or other signs of illness.
  • Please keep noise levels to a minimal to help maintain a comfortable, private, quiet environment that promotes healing.
  • Depending on the current COVID community transmission level, visitors may be required to wear a mask covering their nose and mouth while inside the hospital. Signs will be posted if masks are required.
  • When visiting a patient in isolation, visitors must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

 

Parking

Visitors should park in the visitor parking lot off High Street on the east side of the hospital campus.

 

Flowers & Balloons

Flowers and mylar balloons sent to the hospital will be delivered to the patient’s room, with the exception of the ICU. Please do not send latex balloons to any patient. Latex balloons are not permitted anywhere in the hospital for the safety of individuals with latex allergies.

 

Additional visitor information is available in our Patient Guide.