Visiting Information
Visiting Guidelines
Visitors are recognized as a supportive and integral part of the healing
process. However, quality patient care is our primary focus and the needs
of the patients may dictate exceptions to the stated visiting guidelines
- Our general visiting hours are from 8:00am - 9:00 pm
- Critical Care Units allow visitors around the clock with the exception
of 7am - 8am & 7pm - 8pm. No flowers are permitted in the Critical Care Unit
- Geriatric Behavioral Medicine Center allows visitors from Noon to 2:00pm
and 5:00pm to 7:00pm daily.
SPECIAL Visiting Guidelines During Flu Season:
To prevent the spread of Influenza, we request that you follow these guidelines
when visiting patients:
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To prevent the spread of influenza, we request that you follow these instructions:
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Do not visit if you are experiencing flu-like symptoms including fever,
cough, sore throat, or runny nose. Please delay your visit until you are well.
- Visitors must be 12 years old or above. (Exception: Postpartum Unit).
- Please do not leave children unattended.
- No more than two (2) visitors may visit a patient at a time.
- Only one (1) visitor may visit an ER patient at a time.
- All visitors must wash their hands prior to visiting.
- When visiting patients in isolation, visitors must follow isolation precaution
guidelines.
- Visiting hours are from 8am to 9pm
Thank you for your cooperation with our visiting policy.
Rest Period at SGVMC
For the comfort and healing of our patients, San Gabriel valley Medical
Center observes a daily Rest Period between the hours of
2pm and 4pm. During the Rest Period, we request that visitors refrain from entering
patient care areas with the exception of the Surgery Department. We thank
you for your cooperation.
Parking
For the convenience of visitors, we offer free parking in our parking
lot on the north side of our campus. The lot is located on the corner
of W. Las Tunas Drive and Santa Anita Street. Please enter on Santa Anita
Street. Limited street parking is available, but please note that there
is a 2-hour limit for street parking.
Information Desk
When you enter the main lobby of the hospital, please stop at the Information
Desk. Our staff will provide you with the location of the patient you
are visiting.
Infection Control
For the safety of our patients, we request that you use the hand washing
stations located throughout the hospital prior to visiting a patient.
Please follow posted precautions when visiting patients in isolation rooms.
Waiting Areas
For your comfort, the hospital provides several waiting areas including
in the main lobby and on each floor of the Tower Building.
Chapel
A non-denominational chapel is located on the first floor of the hospital
near the main lobby. Visitors are welcome to visit the chapel for quiet
reflection.
Food Service
Cafe 438 is the hospital's cafeteria which serves a variety of healthy,
delicious meals and snacks. Located on the hospital's first floor,
the cafeteria is opened during the following hours:
Monday through Friday
- 7:00am - 10:00am Breakfast
- 11:00am - 2:30pm Lunch
- 3:00pm - 6:00pm Dinner
Saturday and Sunday
Snacks are also available through vending machines located at the entrance
of the Emergency Department and cafeteria, as well as in Lunasia Café
in the main lobby.