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Code of Conduct for Visitors

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In an effort to provide a safe and healthy environment for patients and their families, the University of Maryland Medical Center counts on visitors to comply with the following:

Observe visiting hours, as well as any restrictions posted on a patient’s door.
Limit the number of visitors to a room at one time and be aware of the noise level.
Do not sleep in a patient’s room or a waiting area unless you have permission.
Respect a patient’s right to privacy. Federal law requires that hospitals comply with strict laws to protect patients’ privacy. Staff can only provide condition updates to a designated family member.
Do not visit if you are sick or have an illness that could be transmitted to a patient.
Children should be supervised at all times.
Children must be 12-years-old to visit patients. This rule may vary based on an individual situation.
Be respectful and courteous of both patients and Medical Center staff. Also, be respectful of the property of other people and the Medical Center.
Wear a vistor’s badge at all times.

The following are prohibited at the University of Maryland:

Taking pictures without the consent of the person you are photographing
Wearing apparel with obscene language
Drinking alcoholic beverages
Using disruptive or violent behavior
Smoking anywhere besides designated areas outside
Possession and use of street drugs and/or weapons

Visitors who do not comply with this Code of Conduct will be asked to leave the Medical Center and may be escorted off hospital grounds by Security. Thank you for your cooperation.

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This page was last updated on: March 23, 2007.

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