Patient and visitor policies

Visitor guidelines by department

• Emergency Departments: Limit of two visitors per patient.
• ICU: Limit of two visitors at a time and no one under 13 years of age.
• Inpatients: Recommended no more than 2-3 visitors at a time due to limited space in patient rooms. Patient can designate a support person to exercise the patient's visitation rights on his or her behalf. The support person is the only visitor permitted to stay overnight. 
• Labor and Delivery: Limit of three visitors at a time and no one under 13 years of age.  
• Nursery: Limit of four visitors at a time and no one under 13 years of age.
• Outpatient/Ambulatory: Recommended no more than two visitors accompany a patient.

Smoking policy

Adena Health System is smoke-free. Smoking is not permitted anywhere inside or on the property of any Adena Health System facility. If you are a smoker and would like information about quitting please ask a member of your healthcare team or call the Ohio Tobacco Quit Line at 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) for free and confidential advice.

Internet and computer policy

Wi-Fi is provided in all public areas and patient rooms. The hospital is unable to make any changes on personal laptops or computers for access – this is the responsibility of the patient or visitor.

Cell phone policy

Cell phones can interfere with sensitive medical equipment used to care for our patients. Because of the potential interference cell phones can only be used in cell phone safe areas, designated by clear signs.