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• Harford Memorial Hospital
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Our hospitals, Harford Memorial and Upper Chesapeake Medical Center offer visitation from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. in most areas with extended visitation with special permission available from 9 p.m. until 10 a.m.

Exceptions are:

• Behavioral Health
• Patients on Isolation and in the Intensive Care Units
• Family Birthplace

Family, friends, and children accompanied by an adult are welcome.

• Accommodations are available for overnight visitation, depending on the condition of the patient.
  
• Visitation on any unit may be limited at the discretion of the healthcare team based on the patient's condition and level of need.
  
• Children under the age of 10 shall not be left unattended at any time while in the hospital and must be under the direct supervision of a responsible adult to assure a safe environment for the child and patient.
  
• Signage at the main entrance will specify visiting policy and directions on how to enter the building when the main entrance is closed at night.

At Harford Memorial Hospital, during visitation hours, visitors will utilize the Lewis Street and Main entrances. The Emergency Department entrance is to be used during extended visitation hours.

At Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, visitors will utilize the Main Entrance. During extended visitation hours, the Emergency Department Entrance will be utilized. A sign will provide instructions to persons coming to the Main Entrance after the door is locked.

The Family Birthplace Entrance is for use of visitors to Family Birthplace patients ONLY.

Exceptions to Visitation Policy:

Patients on isolation require special protection. The following limitations apply:

• No more than 2 visitors at a time
  
• No visitors under the age of 12
  
• Visitors MUST wear personal protective equipment based on the level of isolation and as directed by the health care team. The removal and disposal of this protective equipment should be done according to the instructions of the healthcare team.

Intensive Care Units at Harford Memorial Hospital and Upper Chesapeake Medical Center:

• Visitors are requested to use the telephone outside of the ICU doors to request authorization to visit.
  
• Visitation is limited to two persons at a time.
  
• No food or drink is allowed in the unit.
  
• Children under the age of 12 are not permitted to visit due to the severity of illness of the ICU patients
• Visitation is not permitted from 7 a.m. – 12 Noon for quiet time and 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. to allow for limited distractions during shift changes.

Family Birthplace:

All visitors to the Family Birthplace must follow the direction of the health care providers which includes, nurses, physicians, and midwives. Limitations on visitation are based on the needs of the patient and the baby. Please check with the healthcare team to see if any limitations apply to the patient you are visiting.

All visitors waiting to see the patient must wait in the waiting areas located near registration at Family Birthplace entrance or family waiting area located outside the unit.

Behavioral Health Unit at Harford Memorial Hospital:

• Visitation on Saturday afternoon is no longer available
  

Visiting hours are as follows:

• Monday through Saturdays: 7 p.m. until 8 p.m.
  
• Sundays: 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. until 8 p.m.
  
• Overnight visitation not allowed

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