Visitors can be good medicine for patients. Family members and friends are welcome to visit. However, patient care is our primary concern at Saint Francis Hospital - Bartlett, and, in order to enhance the quality of care, specific visiting hours and regulations have been established. Visiting hours are from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily. 

The Intensive Care Unit visiting hours are:

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

12:30 PM – 1:00 PM

5:30 PM – 6:00 PM

8:30 PM – 9:00 PM        

Visiting Regulations
Following are general guidelines for visitors:

• Smoking is not permitted on the Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett campus.  
• Visitors must dress appropriately and must wear shirts and shoes.
• No more than two visitors are allowed at the bedside at one time.
• People with colds, sore throats or any contagious diseases should not visit patients.
• Visits should be kept short.
• Visitors should maintain a quiet environment and avoid unnecessary noise.
• Visitors may be asked to leave the room during tests or treatments or when the doctor or nurse needs to see the patient.
• Visitors are asked to check with a nurse before bringing food or beverages to a patient.

Meditation Chapel
A meditation chapel is located on the first floor near patient discharge. Visitors of all faiths are welcome to visit the chapel for worship services, prayer, and quiet reflection.

Gifts for Patients
Visitors should check with the nurse before bringing gifts of food or drink to patients. Please check with the nurse to make sure your gift is appropriate. On the intensive care unit, please check with the unit regarding any gifts for patients.

Gift Shoppe
The Gift Shoppe is open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. The shop has gift items, jewelry, magazines, greeting cards, candy, toiletries, flowers and plants. The Gift Shoppe phone number is extension 7025.

Parking
Parking for patients and visitors is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All parking at Saint Francis Hospital - Bartlett is free. Patients and visitors are cautioned not to park in reserved areas or certain designated areas. Please be sure to lock your car. If something happens which causes you to need assistance with your vehicle, please call the Security Department at extension 7007.

Waiting Areas
There are specially designated lounge areas for visitors on each patient floor and on the main floor in the lobby. Specific waiting areas have been designated for families of patients in the critical care units, the Emergency Care Center, and Surgery. During certain hours, a volunteer hostess is on duty to assist you.