ALERT! New visitor restrictions are now in effect.
In accordance with the CDC guidelines, and in an effort to keep our staff and patients safe during the current H1N1 pandemic, we have amended our current visitor policy.
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Visitors will be limited to those 16 years of age and older. No one under 16 years of age will be permitted to visit in any of the patient care units. This now includes Obstetrics, Pediatrics, PICU and NICU as well.
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Children under the age of 16 are not permitted to be left unattended by an adult in any public area within the hospital. No more than two (2) persons can visit a patient at any one time.
Visitors will be screened by asking if they have a fever, cough or sore throat. If the visitor is well, they will be given a pass to enter the hospital. If the visitor is ill, they will be advised not to visit. If those that are ill decline to leave, they will be given a mask to wear, alcohol hand rub and they will be educated on proper hand hygiene
Thank you for your ongoing dedication and partnership in this effort as we work to keep our patients and staff safe during these unusual times.
Please Wash Your Hands
Hand washing is the most important thing patients, visitors and staff can do to stop the spread of infection.
The purpose of infection control practices is to provide a safer environment for everyone. Therefore, visitors with symptoms of contagious diseases or infections. including colds and flu, should not visit patient areas.
Some helpful information for our visitors:
Cafeteria
Visitors are welcome to eat in the cafeteria. We offer a salad bar, sandwiches, hot entrées and a made-to-order grill.
- Breakfast 7 to10 a.m.
- Lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Dinner 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Vending machines are located inside the cafeteria on the basement level, the main lobby and Emergency Department. They are available 24-hours-a-day.
Restrooms
Visitors may not use patient restrooms. Visitor restrooms are located at the nursing station and in the lobby of all units.
Automated Teller Machine (ATM)
An independently operated ATM is available in the Main Lobby on the first floor.
Gift and Flower Shop
A gift shop is located in the hospital’s First Floor Main Lobby. The shop has a wide variety of gifts and personal care items, candy, cards, magazines, flowers, etc. The shop hours are: Monday thru Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and weekends 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Gifts for Patients
We realize that all patients appreciate receiving gifts. Please ask your loved ones and friends to check with the nurse before bringing gifts of food or drink to patients to ensure that the item(s) are medically appropriate.
Parking
Although our Security Officers patrol all areas of the hospital campus, Northridge Hospital is not responsible for loss, damage, fire and/or theft to any vehicle parked in a hospital parking lot. Please do not leave personal belongings inside your vehicle in open view.
Please observe the “Handicapped Only” signs and park in designated patient/visitor locations only.
With validation, patients and visitors may park in the parking structure for a flat fee of $1 per day. You may also purchase a 5-day pass for $5, which will allow you to enter and exit the facility as often as you wish.
Parking validations can be obtained from Admitting or the Information Desk in the Main Lobby. Without validation, parking is free for the first 20 minutes, $1 for each half-hour up to a maximum of $5 per day.
