Visiting Hours (Guidelines)

At Ellis Medicine, we want to do everything possible to ensure that our patients get better quickly and safely. So we ask that you honor these guidelines when visiting a loved one or friend:

One to Eight - We urge you to visit between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. This allows your friend or loved one to receive the rest and care he or she needs.

Two's the Rule - Limit bedside visitors to two at a time. If you have more than two visitors here at once, please take turns at the bedside.

Supervise Children - We suggest no children younger than 14. Children MUST be supervised by an adult AT ALL TIMES.

Step Out for Care - You may be asked to leave the room for brief periods of time while your friend or loved one receives care, testing, etc.

Specific units, such as our critical care units, may have other guidelines for visitors that staff will explain to you. If you have any questions about visiting protocol, please contact the manager on the patient floor or call Community Services at 518.243.4009.

Flu Season Visitor Restrictions

To minimize our patients’ infection risks during flu season, Ellis Medicine strongly encourages the following:

• Visitors with respiratory symptoms (fever, sore throat, cough, shortness of breath), rash, and/or diarrhea should not visit.
• Children 12 and under are asked not to visit.
• All visitors should use the waterless hand cleanser before entering and upon leaving the room.

Thank you for helping us keep our patients safe.