Do’s & Don’ts

General Guidelines For Patient Visitors

Following are the general guidelines for visiting patients in hospital:

• People with fever, cold sores, cough, nasal drainage, colds, diarrhea, or any contagious disease should not visit patients
• Visitors should maintain a quiet environment and avoid unnecessary noise to optimize patient rest. Keep visits short and quiet
• Due to confidentiality, visitors may be asked to leave the room during tests or treatments or when doctor/nurses consult with a patient
• For safety reasons, visits may be limited when the patient is in isolation precautions
• Do not bring eatables, battery operated toys, cameras and children (below 12 years of age) in the hospital
• In case of fire, use Fire staircase following signage.

Denial Or Termination Of A Visit

• The following is a list of rules for visitors to S L Minda Memorial Hospital. Violation of these rules may result in the termination, denial of the visit, or suspension of visitation privileges for the visitor.
• Any form of Tobacco or tobacco related products like pan masala ,gutkha, smoking etc are strictly prohibited and may be fined as per hospital rules and regulations.
• Visitors, who appear under the influence of alcohol or drugs (except medically prescribed drugs), display disorderly or inappropriate behavior, or refuse to follow staff directives, may be denied visitation.
• Visitors who refuse or fail to produce sufficient identification or falsifies information.
• Narcotic or illegal Drugs, alcohol and weapons are not permitted in S L Minda Memorial Hospital. Persons found to be attempting to bring any of these items in the Hospital are subject to Legal prosecution.
• All visitors will be screened with a metal detector prior to their entrance. Any visitor who has a medical condition, i.e., metal pin in leg, dental bridges, wheel chair confinements, etc., must provide verification to the Security at the time of visit.
• Visitor refuses to submit to search procedures.
• No outside food or drink items may be carried in the S L Minda Memorial Hospital.
• Visitors are required to Screen all purses, handbags, or other carrying items, in the baggage x-ray machine prior to visit.
• Children cannot be left unattended in the entrance lobby or parking lot. Any child leaving the visiting area for any reason must be accompanied by an adult.
• Pet animals are not permitted.
• Other conduct or conditions deemed by the Security Supervisor to be disruptive to visiting operations or the security of the S L Minda Memorial Hospital.