Patients and Visitors

Golisano Children’s Hospital at Strong

Visitor Responsibilities

Strong Health is committed to providing a safe, healthful environment for patients and their families. To maintain that environment we count on you, as a family member or friend, to assist us in the following ways:

• Observe the visiting hours for the area you are visiting. Please do not sleep in patient rooms or waiting rooms unless you have permission.
  
  
• Respect our patients’ right to privacy and leave the patient room or care area when asked by hospital staff.
  
  
• Be considerate of the rights of our patients and hospital staff by treating them with courtesy and respect and assisting with the control of noise and the number of visitors.
  
  
• Do not visit if you are not feeling well or have an illness that could be transferred to our patients. If you are not sure, please check with your health care provider.
  
  
• For the safety of young children, please provide adult supervision for them in all areas of the hospital. Visitors under the age of twelve must be accompanied by an adult when visiting a patient unit.
  
  
• Be respectful of the property of other people and of the Hospital.
  
  
• For your information the following items and behaviors are prohibited at Strong Memorial, Highland and Golisano Children’s Hospitals:
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Disruptive or violent behavior
  • Smoking
  • Street drugs
  • Weapons

Visitors who do not comply with safe conduct regulations may be asked to leave or may be escorted off hospital grounds.

We hope these guidelines will make your visit more pleasant.

Thank you for your cooperation.