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• Comprehensive Blood Testing
• Coronavirus Screening
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• Infectious Disease
• Internal Medicine
• IV Immune Deficiency Therapy
• IV Neurology Therapy
• IV Rheumatoid Disease Therapy
• Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU)
• Oculoplastic Surgery
• Orthognathic Surgery
• Outpatient Pharmacy
• Pregnancy Testing
• Rheumatology
• STD Testing
• Vascular Surgery

2815 S Seacrest Blvd Boynton Beach, FL 33435

Established in 1959, Bethesda Hospital East offers comprehensive services, including: a nationally recognized orthopedic total joint replacement program; cardiovascular care; cancer care; vascular, endovascular and robotic surgery; and women’s and children’s services. Bethesda Hospital East is part of Palm Beach County’s consortium with the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University.

A Notice to Patients of Bethesda Hospital

Patient & Visitor Information

For the health and safety of our patients, employees and medical staff, our visitor policy is as follows:

• Inpatient Units: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Patients may have two visitors at a time.
• Emergency Department: Patients may have two visitors, as capacity allows. Patients being admitted may transfer to a room with accompanying visitors.
• ICU: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Two visitors at a time.
• Labor & Delivery: 24/7 visitation. Two visitors allowed at a time.
• Mother Baby (1 West): 24/7 visitation. Two visitors allowed at a time.
• NICU: 24/7 visitation. Two visitors at a time.
• Surgery: Elective surgery patients may be accompanied by one visitor at a time from 5:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. in pre-procedure/surgery area, only if space permits. Two visitors are allowed in our waiting areas, if space permits.
• OB ED: One visitor allowed at all times.

Lobby hours are 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Outside of those hours, patients’ family and visitors must enter through the Emergency Department entrance. 

To remain compliant with the 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. visitation hours, we require that the last visitor arrive no later than 6:30 p.m. Thank you for understanding.

Hospital Amenities

For Your Convenience Family members and friends of our patients are welcome at Bethesda Hospital East. To locate a patient, please call 561-737-7733, ext. 0 to speak with a Bethesda operator at anytime. For our hospital telephone directory, click here.

In addition, here is a list of services that we provide for the comfort and convenience of our visitors.

Automated Teller Machine (ATM) For your convenience, an ATM machine is located on the first floor near the Main Entrance of the Hospital.

Dining/Snacks For the convenience of our visitors, Bethesda Hospital East offers breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Dining Room located on the lower level. The hours of operation are:

Breakfast 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Lunch 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dinner 4:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for a cup of coffee or a quick bite to eat? Dunkin' Donuts is open 24 hours in the Main Lobby.

Water, soft drinks and snacks vending machines are located by the Dining Room and the Emergency Department waiting room

Gift Shop The Auxiliary-operated Gift Shop is located on the first floor by the Main Lobby. Visitors may purchase flowers, balloons, candy, stuffed animals and an array of gifts including magazines and greeting cards. All proceeds from the Gift Shop go to support patient care needs at Bethesda Hospital East. Gift Shop hours are: Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

To view a list of available gifts, click here .

To order a gift for a patient in the hospital, call the Gift Shop during business hours at 561-737-7733, ext. 84469 .

Internet Access Free wireless Internet access is available for patients and guests throughout Bethesda Hospital East and the Bethesda Heart Hospital.

Lost and Found The Hospital maintains a lost and found area. If you have lost a personal item, please call Environmental Services at 561-737-7733, ext. 84446 .

Mail & Flowers Hospital volunteers deliver mail and flowers to patients every day. Any questions or concerns about mail and flower delivery can be directed to the Volunteer Office by calling 561-737-7733, ext. 84468 .

Newspapers The Palm Beach Post and the Sun-Sentinel are available inside the Ambulatory Surgery Center entrance and outside the Outpatient Pavilion entrance on the first floor

Notary Public The services of a notary public are available free of charge to guests in the hospital, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, please call Health Information Management at 561-737-7733, ext. 84271 .

Smoke-Free Policy Bethesda Hospital East is committed to the promotion of good health. In compliance with Florida's Clean Indoor Air Act, smoking is not permitted anywhere within the hospital.

Spiritual Care Bethesda recognizes the religious faiths of its patients and visitors. Please notify your nurse if you would like to speak with a minister, priest or rabbi. In addition, Bethesda provides a Prayer Room located on the first floor across from the Gift Shop.

Telephones Pay phones are located on the first floor near the Main Entrance of the Hospital.

Valet Parking Free valet parking is available for patients and visitors Monday through Friday at three locations: the Main Entrance of the Hospital from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; the Outpatient Pavilion from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and the Emergency Department from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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To view the insurances accepted at this hospital, click here .

Telephone Directory

To contact a department within the hospital, dial the main telephone number 561-737-7733 followed by the appropriate extension or dial "0" for the operator.  

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Healthcare needs are sometimes unpredictable. The cost of medical services shouldn’t be. At Baptist Health, our Central Pricing Office gives you accurate, out-of-pocket pricing information to help you avoid the financial guesswork.

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Located on the first floor of the Hospital, the hours are:

• Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
• Sunday from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

To order a gift for a patient in the hospital, call the Gift Shop during business hours.

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Depending on your medical condition and that of other patients at the center, the estimated wait time can change since patients are seen based on the severity of their condition, and the more critical patients are seen first. This estimate is provided for information purposes only and cannot be guaranteed.

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If however, you have any questions or concerns directly pertaining to your Baptist Health facility bill, please contact our Patient Financial Services Department at 786-594-6000 .

Additional information regarding patient billing and collection procedures, our financial assistance policy and charitable care program is available on our site.

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The journey to parenthood

Congratulations! Whether you are pregnant or just beginning to plan for a baby, MedStar Health would like to be your resource for information. Since it's our business to know first-hand the many decisions you face, we want to help you with the planning stages of your pregnancy.

Preconception

If you are planning to become pregnant:

Make an appointment to see your physician

Review your personal medical history and note any missed vaccinations, childhood diseases

Check your diet—eat plenty of fruits and vegetables

Abstain from any alcohol, drugs, or smoking for the duration of your pregnancy

The first trimester

Make your first prenatal appointment  as soon as you think you are pregnant

Check with your health plan and doctor for information on parent education classes

Your health care provider may recommend a vitamin supplement

Morning sickness may set in with your first missed period and persist through the first trimester—bland carbohydrates, like bread and crackers, may help nausea

Expect the onset of cravings and mood swings: your body is readjusting its hormone levels

Expect sensitivity to strong odors and gases

• Your baby experiences everything you do
• Strong chemicals, cleaning solutions, and even natural gas can be hazardous to your baby's development

You will notice your clothes are getting tighter

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4th week: Your baby is approximately a quarter-inch long. The cells that make up the heart begin to beat. Eyes and ears are visible.

8th week: Your baby is now one inch long, with noticeable head growth (signifying brain development), facial features, and more defined appendages.

12th week: Your baby is approximately three inches long and weighs one ounce. Vital systems are forming, and it may be possible to determine the baby's gender.

The second trimester

Good news—if morning sickness has not ended, it will soon. In no time you will feel the best you have in months

Investigate classes to help you reduce stress, increase comfort, and prepare yourself and family members for birth

Just as important as eating well throughout your pregnancy, drink plenty of water. Water relieves constipation, and a healthy diet helps your baby increase its body fat during this stage.

16th week: Your baby is four to  six inches long and weighs up to four ounces. You will feel the baby move more, and a heartbeat can be detected with special equipment.

20th week: Your baby is approximately 10 inches long and weighs up to one pound. The baby may feel more active, and a clear heartbeat can be heard.

24th week: Your baby is 12 to 14 inches long and weighs up to 24 ounces.

The third trimester

Prepared childbirth classes are a must by the seventh month. You due date is only an approximation, and you want to be prepared. Call the Hospital Center's Parent Services department at 202-877-6161 to schedule classes.

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Make birthing plans. The delivery day can come at any time, and you should have a game plan for the big event.

Look for infant care and support. If you will be returning to work you will want to supervise any caretaker or facility for the first couple of days to ensure everything goes well. If you plan to breastfeed, check with your employer's Human Resources department for a place to pump.

By the eighth month, install a car seat. Follow the manufacturer's instructions closely and be sure to keep the car seat out of the front seat and away from all airbags.

As you approach delivery, your baby will move into position in preparation for birth. Lightening, when the baby's head descends into the pelvis, can happen at any time and is not necessarily an indication that labor is about to begin.

28th week: During the seventh month, the infant is approximately 15 inches long and up to two and a half pounds. Your baby's eyelids may be open, and the baby can distinguish light and sound outside the uterus.

32nd week: The infant is nearly 16 inches long and weighs about four pounds. The baby will begin sleeping and waking.

36th week: During the ninth and final month, the infant is approximately 19 inches long and weighs seven to eight pounds. The baby will continue to gain approximately one half pound a week.

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Childbirth and parenting classes

Patient safety is our priority. We’ve taken extra precautions to continue providing compassionate care in a safe environment. Read our most up-to-date guidelines for Labor and Delivery visitors during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Also for your safety, in-person classes and tours have been temporarily cancelled. Please find virtual classes here .

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9000 Franklin Square Drive Baltimore, MD 21237 phone: 443-777-8005

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4200 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Fourth Floor Washington, D.C., 20016 Phone: 202-444-8531

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3800 Reservoir Road, NW Pasquerilla Healthcare Center (PHC) Third Floor Washington, D.C., 20007 Phone: 202-444-8531

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3001 S. Hanover St. Baltimore, MD 21225 Phone: 410-354-0800

MedStar Health at Federal Hill

1420 Key Highway Baltimore, MD 21230 Phone: 410-230-7800

MedStar Health at Lafayette Centre

1133 21st St., NW, Building 2 8th Floor Washington, D.C., 20036 Phone: 202-914-0188

MedStar Health in Pasadena

8026 Ritchie Highway Pasadena, MD 21122 Phone: 410-354-0800

MedStar Medical Group Women's Health at Leonardtown

41680 Miss Bessie Drive Suite 102 Leonardtown, MD 20650 Phone: 301-997-1788

MedStar Medical Group Women’s Health at Waldorf

3500 Old Washington Rd. Suite 302 Waldorf, MD 20602 Phone: 301-645-8867

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18101 Prince Philip Drive Suite 5100 Olney, MD 20832 Phone: 301-570-7424

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J. Patrick Jorboe Medical Center 22590 Shady Court California, MD 20619 Phone: 301-737-0500

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7501 Surratts Road Suite 308 Clinton, Maryland 20735 Phone: 301-877-7200

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25500 Point Lookout Road Leonardtown, MD 20650 Phone: 301-475-8981

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110 Irving Street, NW Washington, D.C., 20010 Phone: 202-877-3627

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40900 Merchants Lane Suite 102 Leonardtown, MD 20650 Phone: 301-997-1315

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1576 Merritt Boulevard Suite 16 Baltimore, MD 21222 Phone: 410-650-2191

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5009 Honeygo Center Drive, Suite #210 Perry Hall, MD 21128 Phone: 443-725-2140

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12 Medstar Boulevard, Suite 235 Bel Air, MD 21015 Phone: 410-877-8088

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Maternity Services

Your baby’s birth starts a lifetime of memories to cherish and share. Whether this is your first child or you’re welcoming a new sibling, count on Genesis’ experienced, caring team to guide and support you throughout your pregnancy, labor and delivery. See why more than 1,400 of your southeastern Ohio friends and neighbors choose to welcome their babies at Genesis each year.

Childbirth Specialists

Receive care, support and education from our team of caring experts, including:

• Board-certified OB-GYN physicians
• Board-certified pediatricians with advanced training in caring for premature babies
• Nurses with education and experience caring for moms and babies
• Certified lactation consultants
• Anesthesiologists

Pregnancy & Parenting Education & Support

Prepare for your new arrival with classes for every member of your family. We offer an array of classes covering childbirth, basic baby care, becoming a big brother or sister, and more.

After your baby’s born, our experienced nurses will help you learn how to care for your newborn and yourself.

Learn about breastfeeding your baby through classes and support from our board-certified lactation consultants.

Genesis also offers YoMingo® an education app designed to give you convenient access to valuable information.

Online childbirth education courses are also available. The online classes include Labor and Birth, Essentials of Breastfeeding and Baby Care Basics for one registration cost of $30. You can take the classes at your convenience. The online course bundle is available to you for one year, and you can access them from multiple devices.

Features for Mom, Baby & Family

Enjoy our spacious, home-like obstetric units, which include a play area for children. View our  visitor guidelines .

If your baby needs special attention after birth, rest assured that he or she will get the highest level of care in southeastern Ohio at our Level II Special Care Nursery. If your baby needs to remain in the hospital longer than you do, stay nearby with our Mom’s Bed & Breakfast program.

Click here for information about our Maternity Unit Tours. 

Reducing Early Elective Deliveries

Rely on Genesis to support healthy growth and development by encouraging you to wait until the 39 th  completed week of pregnancy to deliver your baby, unless there’s a medical reason to deliver early.

When you avoid an early elective delivery, you and your baby are less likely to experience complications or an extended hospital stay.

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Bethesda Health, Inc., comprised of not-for-profit hospitals Bethesda Hospital East and Bethesda Hospital West, has been the area’s trusted healthcare provider in Palm Beach County since 1959. With more than 675 physicians and 2,600 employees, Bethesda’s mission is to provide quality health services in a caring manner.

Offering a full array of healthcare services, Bethesda Hospital East is the most comprehensive hospital in Palm Beach County with the Bethesda Heart Hospital for cardiovascular services, the Cornell Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine, a 36-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility for orthopaedic and neurologic injuries, the Bethesda Stroke Center, the Center for Women and Children, and the Bethesda Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Included among Bethesda’s services are: general, vascular and endovascular surgery, medical, surgical and intensive care, maternity, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care unit, pediatric intensive care, wound care and hyperbaric medicine, women’s health; an outpatient pharmacy and four outpatient rehabilitation facilities.

Among recent advancements Bethesda is one of a 3-hospital consortium in Palm Beach County with the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University. Now in its third year, Bethesda’s Center for Medical Education currently provides residency programs in Internal Medicine and General Surgery.

Bethesda’s newest facility, Bethesda Hospital West, is an 80-bed, not-for-profit community hospital on the northeast corner of Boynton Beach Boulevard and US-441 that opened in January 2013.

Bethesda Hospital West is an all-private room, state-of-the-art hospital that provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical services, with the most advanced technology to enhance patient care. The campus saw the opening of it first medical office building in September 2013, offering physicians convenient access to their patients at Bethesda Hospital West.

Bethesda Hospital West offers the following services: A 24-hour Emergency Department for adults and children; three operating room suites; an endovascular hybrid suite that can also be used for cardiac catheterizations; two endoscopy suites; general medical, telemetry and surgical services; infusion therapy; laboratory and inpatient pharmacy services; respiratory therapy; physical rehabilitation and a full range of imaging services including:  MRI, CT, general radiography, ultrasound and cardiac stress testing.

Bethesda Hospital West is known as the “Jewel of the West” because of all the special amenities that are available, such as open visitation hours that permit children and adult visitors; decentralized nursing which places the patient’s nurse just outside their room; and room service-style menus, allowing patients to have their meals delivered when it’s convenient for them. In addition, Bethesda Hospital West has an electronic medical records system that allows physicians to follow their patients’ progress via their smart phones or office computers.

Both Bethesda Hospital East and Bethesda Hospital West have been designated as Advanced Primary Stroke Centers, Accredited Chest Pain Centers and are Accredited Heart Failure programs. Bethesda is accredited by the Joint Commission and has achieved the Pathway to Excellence® designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Bethesda Health’s mission to provide quality health services in a caring manner has become the hallmark of all Bethesda Health facilities. Thanks to the tremendous support of the community, Bethesda Health looks forward to being the non-profit community hospital system to serve South and Central Palm Beach County for years to come. 

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• Maternity at Bethesda North Hospital
• Preparing for Your Baby Overview
• Orientation and Tour
• Labor and Delivery Experience Overview
• Your Birth Plan Overview
• Options for Pain Relief During Labor
• Unmedicated Birth
• Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
• Your Stay at TriHealth
• Maternity Informed Consent Forms
• Post-Delivery Resources Overview
• Getting a Birth Certificate
• Postpartum Depression
• Reds Rookies Delivery Program
• Breastfeeding Resources Overview
• Positioning You and Your Baby for Breastfeeding
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• Breastfeeding and Returning to Work
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• What to Look for in a Lactation Consultant
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• Breastfeeding Support Groups
• High-Risk Pregnancy Overview
• Bethesda North Hospital Perinatal Center
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• Cardiac Issues Overview
• Critical Care Workshops
• Cincinnati Children’s Fetal Care Center Overview
• Conditions Treated
• Special Delivery Unit
• Level II Harold and Margret Thomas Special Care Nursery
• Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) Overview
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Comprehensive Maternal Care

TriHealth’s Bethesda North Hospital delivers exceptional care to our patients every day, including award-winning maternity services.Bethesda North Offers:

• Perinatal Care Certification from the Joint Commission
• A renovated postpartum unit with 43 rooms
• Three operating rooms
• Breastfeeding Care Center–International Board Certified Lactation Consultants can assist mom and baby with a variety of simple and complex breastfeeding problems.
• A newly renovated 12-bed, Level II Special Care Nursery, with rooming-in availability.
• The GetWell Network is an interactive health and wellness service that offers patient education regarding baby care, health and safety, and medication management.

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Bethesda North Hospital Registration

Help us better prepare for your arrival by pre-registering for your delivery. Call 513 569 6600. Registration hours are:

• Monday through Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

*Have your insurance card available.

You will receive an information packet from your obstetrician or midwife. Please complete and return the paperwork in this packet within one week using the addressed envelope to the hospital. It contains your hospital pre-registration. This information must be placed into an electronic medical record, which cannot be done without your preregistration.

Directions to Bethesda North Hospital Labor and Delivery Units

• Enter the hospital campus at the Main Entrance off of Montgomery Road, 10500 Montgomery Road.
• Follow signs for Hospital Parking. Enter the hospital via the Main Entrance doors.
• For your convenience, valet parking is available at the Main Entrance Monday-Friday 7a.m.–7p.m.
• Once inside the hospital, walk straight ahead towards a stain glass picture.
• At that picture you will go to the right and follow the signs to the Main Elevators.
• Take the Main Elevators to Level 3 and go to Maternity Registration/Triage Desk which is located right off of the elevators.

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Baptist Health welcomes our patients and visitors with open arms, open hearts and open minds as we understand the value and importance of visitors to our patients’ healing.

Outpatient Surgery Centers and Diagnostic Imaging Centers

• One adult visitor may accompany patients unless site-specific circumstances prevent this from occurring.

Free Standing Emergency Rooms

• One visitor is allowed at this time. 
• Exceptions will be made for pediatrics and other special circumstances.

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• One visitor is allowed at urgent care and urgent care express locations.

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• One adult visitor may accompany a patient at most physician offices. Due to space limitations, some physician offices may not be able to accommodate visitors. If you have an appointment at a physician’s office, please call ahead to confirm visitor guidelines at that location.

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• Visiting hours are from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. 
• After 9 p.m., all patients must enter and exit through the Emergency Room. The main lobby will be closed.
• Elective procedures or diagnostic imaging patients may have one visitor on the day of procedure and/or testing. 

The visitation policy is managed by the Patient Experience and Security teams. They may be reached at 1-833-MyBaptist ( 1-833-692-2784 ).

Baptist Hospital of Miami

• Visiting hours are from 7 a.m.-9 p.m.   
• Labor & Delivery and Maternity patients may have two visitors present at all times. Maternity patients may have children/sibling visitors post-delivery. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
• NICU visitation hours are 24/7.  Two visitors at a time.
• Elective surgery patients may be accompanied by one visitor in pre-procedure/surgery area if space permits. Two visitors are allowed in our waiting areas.

Active screening for symptoms is taking place at entrance to the Emergency Room only.    The visitation policy is managed by the Patient Experience and Security teams. They may be reached at 1-833-Mybaptist. Updated 9/30/22

Bethesda Hospital East

• Visiting hours are from 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Lobby hours are 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Outside of those hours, patients’ family and visitors must enter through the Emergency Department entrance.
• Labor & Delivery: 24/7 visitation. Two visitors allowed at a time.
• Mother Baby (1 West): Two visitors allowed at a time.  
• NICU: 24/7 visitation. Two visitors allowed at a time.
• OB ED: One visitor allowed at all times. 
• Critical Care Units: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Two visitors at a time.
• Emergency Department: Two visitors at a time in the waiting room, as capacity allows. One visitor at a time is allowed in the back or in the Emergency Department hallway.

The visitation policy is managed by the Patient Experience and Security teams. They may be reached at 1-833-Mybaptist.

Bethesda Hospital West

• Emergency Department: Two visitors at a time in the waiting room, as capacity allows. One visitor at a time is allowed in the back or the Emergency Department hallway.
• Surgery: 5:30 a.m.- 7 p.m. Patients may be accompanied by one visitor at a time in pre-procedure/surgery area if space permits. Two visitors are allowed in our waiting areas, if space permits.

The visitation policy is managed by the Patient Experience and Security teams. They may be reached at 1-833-MyBaptist or 1-833-692-2784.

Updated 5/25/23

Boca Regional Hospital

To protect the health and safety of our patients, employees and medical staff, our visitor policy is as follows:

• Patients admitted with COVID: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Two visitors at a time.
• Inpatient Units: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Two visitors at a time.
• Critical Care Units: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Two visitors at a time.
• Emergency Department: Two visitors at a time in waiting room, as capacity allows. One visitor at a time allowed in the back or ER hallway.
• Surgery: Two visitors in the waiting room, as capacity allows.
• Outpatient services and procedures in hospital: Two visitors in the waiting room, as capacity allows.
• Labor & Delivery: One visitor at all times. Two additional visitors are permitted during regular visiting hours (8 a.m. - 8 p.m.). Siblings are permitted.

Updated 3/16/23

Doctors Hospital

• Visiting hours are from 7 a.m.-9 p.m. 
• Elective Surgery/Procedure patients may be accompanied by two visitors in the ambulatory area and one visitor at a time in PACU. Two visitors are allowed in the surgery waiting area.

Fishermen's Community Hospital

• Visiting hours are from 7 a.m.-9 p.m.  
• After 9 p.m., all patients must enter and exit through the Emergency Department. The main lobby will be closed.
• Elective procedures or diagnostic imaging patients may have one adult visitor on the day of procedure and/or testing. Exceptions may be made for special circumstances on a case-by-case basis.

Active screening for symptoms is taking place at entrance to the Emergency Room only. The visitation policy is managed by the Patient Experience and Security teams. They may be reached at 1-833-Mybaptist. Updated 9/30/22

Homestead Hospital

• Labor & Delivery and Maternity patients may have up to two designated support person(s) present at all times. Maternity patients may have children/sibling visitors post-delivery. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
• Elective procedure or diagnostic imaging patients may have one visitor at a time on the day of procedure and/or testing.

Active screening for symptoms is taking place at entrance to the Emergency Room only.

Mariners Hospital

• Visiting hours are from 7 a.m.-9 p.m.

Active screening for symptoms is taking place at entrance to the Emergency Room only. The visitation policy is managed by the Patient Experience and Security teams. They may be reached at 1-833-Mybaptist.

Updated 9/30/22

South Miami Hospital

• Maternity patients may have children/sibling visitors post-delivery. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Active screening for symptoms is taking place at entrance to the Emergency Room only. 

West Kendall Baptist Hospital

• Lobby hours are 7a.m.-9 p.m. Outside of those hours, patients’ family and visitors may come in through the Emergency Department entrance.
• Labor & Delivery and Maternity patients may have up to two designated support person(s) present at all times.  Maternity patients may have children/sibling visitors post-delivery. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Active screening for symptoms is taking place at entrance to the Emergency Room only.    The visitation policy is managed by the Patient Experience and Security teams. They may be reached at 1-833-Mybaptist.

Cancer Institutes Updated Visitor Guidelines

Visitors are welcome to all Baptist Health Cancer Care Facilities.

The visitor guidelines for our cancer facilities are as follows:

Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute

Patients may bring adult companions to their appointments. Face Masks for visitors and patients are optional throughout Miami Cancer Institute, except for visitors while in proximity (within 6 feet) or when inside the room of a patient under isolation precautions, or if a cancer patient requests for staff to wear masks within their proximity.

Lynn Cancer Institute

Patients may bring adult companions to their appointments. Face Masks for visitors and patients are optional throughout Lynn Cancer Institute.

Masking Guidelines

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends two tiers of precautions to prevent the spread of infections in the healthcare setting: Standard Precautions and Transmission-Based Precautions. Risk-based Standard Precautions and Transmission-Based Precautions make use of common practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect patients, employees, and visitors from infection, and prevent the spread of infection within the healthcare setting.

To ensure the health and safety of our patients, employees, and visitors, face masks will be required under special circumstances, such as when a patient, visitor, or employee is exhibiting signs or symptoms of or has a diagnosed infectious disease that can be spread through droplet or airborne transmission. This policy applies to all Baptist Health employees, visitors and patients, two years of age and older.

Note: Patients, visitors and employees may opt out of wearing a face mask if an alternative method of infection control or infectious disease prevention is available.

The use of a face mask is required for patients and visitors as described below:

The use of a face mask is required for patients in common areas of the healthcare setting if the patient is exhibiting signs or symptoms of or has a diagnosed infectious disease that can be spread through droplet or airborne transmission.

Visitors should avoid entering a healthcare setting if they are sick, unless seeking medical care or otherwise necessary. The use of a face mask is required if the visitor is:

• Exhibiting signs or symptoms of or has a diagnosed infectious disease that can be spread through droplet or airborne transmission.
• In sterile areas of the healthcare setting or an area where sterile procedures are being performed.
• In an in-patient or clinical room with a patient who is exhibiting signs or symptoms of or has a diagnosed infectious disease that can be spread through droplet or airborne transmission.
• Visiting a patient with a diagnosed or confirmed condition affecting the immune system, where the treating practitioner has determined that the use of a face mask is necessary for the patient’s safety. The use of a face mask is required even if no signs or symptoms are indicated by the visitor/patient.

Patients or visitors with questions regarding our face mask use expectations can ask a caregiver team member or the Patient Experience department for further guidance. The Infection Prevention & Control Department will assess any opt out requests by a patient/visitor in conjunction with Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), when necessary, to determine if an alternative method of prevention is appropriate.

Employees are required to use an FDA-certified medical/surgical mask or, when indicated, a NIOSH-approved respirator if they are:

• Conducting sterile procedures.
• Working in a sterile area.
• Caring for a patient with a diagnosed or confirmed condition affecting the immune system, where the treating practitioner has determined that the use of a face mask is necessary for the patient’s safety. The use of a face mask is required even if no signs or symptoms are indicated by the employee/patient.
• With a patient on droplet or airborne isolation (when inside a room with patient or when within 6 feet of a patient if patient is not inside a room).
• Engaging in non-clinical potentially hazardous activities that require a face mask to prevent physical injury or harm in accordance with industry standards.

To read our policy regarding the appropriate use of face masks, click here .

Beyond these examples, visitor permission may be granted by the patient care team on a case-by-case basis. Exceptions will be made for pediatrics, oncology and other special circumstances.

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