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It is the philosophy of Civista Medical Center that "family", as defined by the patient, is an important component of the patient's psychosocial support system. Indeed, most patients require on-going care by others, and those caregivers are generally found among that patient's "family." We believe that the degree of support in terms of who visits, how many visitors, and when visitors visit is a decision that should rest with the individual patient. The role of the physician, and especially the clinical nurse, is to assess and support that patient's decision. We believe that in many cases, the presence of family can help the patient to heal.

Visiting hours are unlimited, with the following guidelines

• Main Entrance hours are 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

• The Emergency department entrance is open 24 hours a day

• Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times in the waiting areas

• Smoking by anyone anywhere in the Medical Center building or on the grounds is prohibited by law.

Maternity Visiting Hours
We offer flexible visiting hours in our Birthing Center and allow up to three people to visit at any time of the day or night. All visitors must obtain and wear a visitor's badge where it can easily be seen in order to enter our secure units. Visitors need to ring the doorbell in both the Birthing Center and Mother/Baby Unit in order to gain admission. While our visiting policy is flexible, we do ask that visitors provide the family unit with time to rest and to get to know one another during this time.

On our Mother/Baby Unit, the designated support person (wearing the matching identification band) may stay overnight with mom and baby. Other visitors are welcome as long as they are in good health and over the age of 13. The only children under the age of 13 that may be admitted to the unit are siblings of the baby.

Mother/Baby Unit Naptime Patients are offered a special rest time between 2:00-4:00 pm daily. During these hours, new mothers and patients are encouraged to rest. The lights are turned down, noise is kept low, the nurses take the babies to the nurse's station, and visiting is limited. If you are planning a visit to a new mom soon, please schedule your visit around these hours so that our new mothers and patients in the Mother/Baby Unit can receive a well-deserved "nap".

Intensive Care Unit Visitors must use the telephone in intensive care unit hallway to gain entry. Visitation may be altered or reduced at the nurse’s or doctor’s discretion.

Isolation Areas Patients in isolation may have visitors; however the nurse will ensure that visitors are educated on proper protective techniques and that the techniques are followed.