Visitor Guidelines & Amenities

Thank you for trusting us with your loved one’s care. Please know that each patient’s health and well-being is our top priority.

We want this experience, and your experience as a family member/care advocate, to be as safe, comfortable and positive as possible.

NMMC-Tupelo Intensive Care Unit

Visiting Hours

6-6:30 a.m.
10-10:30 a.m.
2-2:30 p.m.
6-6:30 p.m.
9-9:30 p.m.

Quiet Time

10 p.m.- 5:30 a.m.

Intensive Care Unit Waiting Area
(662) 377-3722

Nurse Manager
Office: (662) 377-7839

Guidelines

Families are encouraged to be a part of the care team. One person may stay at the bedside in the Intensive Care Unit as the designated “bedside support person.” Two additional visitors may stay overnight in the Intensive Care Unit Waiting Area.

Our policy does not allow children under age 10 to remain in the Intensive Care Unit Waiting Area. However, we do understand special circumstances. Ask for the charge nurse or nurse manager if you need assistance with these arrangements.

The nurse or physician will limit visitation as warranted by the patient’s condition. Upon arrival to the Intensive Care Unit Waiting Area, please see the patient representative at the front desk. Leave your name and cell phone number with the patient representative.

All decisions are made in the best interest of patients and their condition. Our goal is to provide excellent care and experience for you and your loved one.

The most important thing to remember is we must protect the patient from infection.

• Do not visit if you are sick or have fever.
• Wash your hands with waterless foam solution prior to entering and before leaving the patient’s room. Strict compliance with hand hygiene is required.
• When the patient is in isolation, you will wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE). Ask staff for assistance. This is not optional and will be strictly enforced for patient safety.
• Limit personal items to cell phones/ tablets/laptops and chargers in the patient’s room. Keep devices on silent or vibrate. Do not leave personal belongings unattended in the waiting area. No personal blankets/pillows are allowed.
• No pictures of NMHS medical staff or equipment are allowed.
• Restrooms are located in the Intensive Care Unit Waiting Area.
• Keep distractions and noise to a minimum during quiet time.

Bedside Support Person

• Your role includes updating and sharing information with other family members.
• Sign in and out at the waiting area desk in the designated notebook.
• See the patient representative at the front desk to obtain a secure code if you plan to leave the facility. 
• Remain in the patient’s room during visiting hours and step out when asked.
• Medications will be administered by the health care team only.
• Be respectful of other patients’ privacy. Doors will be shut during emergencies.
• No food is allowed in the patient’s room.
• Do not touch or manipulate any equipment in the patient’s room.
• Swapping of bedside support person is allowed but will be limited to ensure patient privacy.