United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Philadelphia VA Medical Center

Visiting Hours and Policies

Visiting hours are based on the needs of the patient, and visitors are encouraged to discuss any special visiting needs with the unit's head nurse. Whenever possible and medically appropriate, the nurse will coordinate special visiting arrangements to meet patient and family needs.

If you are unable to visit a patient personally, you may call the patient or send a card or gift.

Number of Visitors

A patient may receive no more than two visitors at a time.

Food and Beverages

Visitors may not bring food or beverages to patients without authorization from unit physicians or nurses.

Visitor Age Considerations 

Children are permitted on patient units when accompanied and closely supervised by an adult.  Children are never to be left unattended. 

Clergy

Members of the clergy are welcome to visit patients who are members of their particular religious group at any time at the discretion of the unit physicians or nurses.

Exceptions

For the health and well-being of a patient, the attending physician may limit, restrict, or deny visitation. We apologize for any inconvenience when this occurs, and appreciate your understanding that it may be medically necessary.

 


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Visiting Hours

Medical and Surgical Units

12:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. M-F
10:00 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sat., Sun. and Holidays

Intensive Care Units

Two members of the immediate family (or significant others) may visit for 15 minutes each hour

Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (with physician's permission)

Veterans Community Living Center

9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Daily