Family/Friends Visitation of Patients

Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center/Rutland Nursing Home (KJMC/RNH) allows family members, friends, or other individuals to be present with the patient for emotional support during the course of stay. We allow for the presence of a support individual of the patient's choice, unless the individual's presence infringes on others' rights, safety, or is medically or therapeutically contraindicated. This individual may or may not be the patient's surrogate decison-maker or legally authorized representative.

This individual may or may not be the patient's surrogate decision-maker or legally authorized representative

General Guidelines

Every patient has the right to have visitors.

Patients can choose who may or may not visit. 

The patient may change his or her mind at any time. 

However, health care staff may need to limit the number of visitors present based upon medical needs, patient safety, and privacy. 

Visitor(s) who has a known infectious disease, who recently recovered from such a disease, or who recently had contact with such a disease may not come into the hospital patient care units. (Public Health Code Restriction)

Children under 14 years are generally not allowed in patient care units.

Arrangements for OFF HOUR visitation should be made in advance with the care team.

What are the visiting hours?

REGULAR Visiting Hours are from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm

OFF-HOUR Visiting Hours are from 9:00 pm to 10:00 am

ICU, CCU, RECOVERY ROOM Visiting Hours: Every hour 24 hours/ 7 days

EMERGENCY ROOM Visiting Hours: 10 minutes on the hour every hour 24 hours/ 7 days

PEDIATRIC UNITS: One parent is allowed to stay during OFF HOUR VISITING HOURS

MINKIN 3 GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY UNIT: No plastic bags are allowed inside the unit.

All visitors to report to the Nursing Station BEFORE visiting/ interacting with the patient.