Availability of Language Assistance 服务. Washington Hospital offers free interpreter services to our patients, including video-remote interpreters in American Sign Language. 如果你的英语 limited or you are speech or hearing impaired, please ask your doctor, nurse or other staff member to arrange for interpreter services at no 你的成本. If you have a question or a concern regarding these services, please contact the Compliance Department at 510.818.7400.
At Washington Hospital, we recognize that family and friends are critically important to patient healing. We have updated our visitor policy to provide a positive experience that promotes safety for all.
Visiting hours are 8 a.m. 到8点.m. 每天 for inpatients without 新型冠状病毒肺炎. Two visitors (12 years and older) allowed at a time in Critical and Intermediate Care areas. Four visitors (12 years and older) allowed at a time in other medical/surgical units. 三个游客 (12 years and older) allowed in the Birthing Center and Pediatric unit. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Emergency Department: One support person (18 years and older) is allowed to accompany individuals receiving care in the Emergency Department.
Surgery Waiting Area: Surgery support persons are welcome to wait in the surgery waiting area. General visitation guidelines apply once the patient is roomed.
游客 are required to show a government-issued 照片的身份证 (current school-issued identification accepted) 入职前.
Self-Screening Prior to Entry. Everyone entering any Hospital building or clinic is required to self-screen for symptoms prior to entering. This means that every patient, visitor, employee, physician and volunteer must pass the self-screening process 入职前.
消毒双手. Additionally, we require that you sanitize your hands before you enter. Hand sanitizer is conveniently available at all entrances and throughout our buildings and clinics.
屏蔽是 optional in most areas on campus. Masks are required in areas where high-risk patients receive care.
Other important information
Consideration for the comfort and safety of our patients is our first priority. Nursing staff, in collaboration with the patient, may alter visiting hours and regulations at their discretion, as warranted by the patient’s condition, family circumstances and environment. It is understood that visitors may be asked to leave if their presence is stressful to the patient or in conflict with the treatment plan.