Our ICU visiting times are open. However, we encourage you to visit during daylight hours so that we can encourage sleep during the nighttime hours. Sleep is very important both to the healing process as well as your loved one’s ability to think clearly. Lack of sleep or non-restful sleep can make patients feel weak and inhibit recovery. Even if your loved one is unable to respond to you, be sure to speak to them when you visit and touch them to reassure them of your presence. This is also a strong part of the healing journey.

Feel free to bring in patients’ personal items to help reduce confusion. Items such as favorite blankets and family photos help our team get to know your loved one better and help patients not be confused by the ICU environment. Just be sure to check with the nursing staff to make sure the items you plan to bring are appropriate.

To help take care of your loved one as best as possible, remember that you need to take care of yourself by getting plenty of rest and good nutrition and making sure you have the occasional change of scenery to help clear your mind.

A chaplain is available (24?) hours a day. Please let the nursing staff know if you wish to see a chaplain and our team will contact them for you.

If you need to speak with a social worker, therapist, or other member of the healthcare team, please ask your nurse. We will be happy to help.

While your family member is in the ICU, there are many things you can do to help. Remind your loved one of the date and discuss what has been happening while he or she has been in the hospital. These types of activities help reduce confusion.

Our critical care team is passionate about providing excellent care for your loved one, while also supporting your journey as a family member of a patient in one of our ICUs.