Visiting a Patient
Having a support system of family and friends is an important part of the patient experience and healing process. Care partners and visitors are welcome at Southeast Health. Please observe these guidelines when visiting or accompanying a patient.
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- Visitation is open in most areas without limitations on the number of visitors a patient may have. The only exceptions will be in areas where patients may be immunocompromised or already at high-risk like the critical care setting or the Cancer Center.
- Visitation hours are from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. In addition to open visitation, most patients may have a care partner present at all times.
- Space constraints may limit the number of individuals who may visit at one time, please rotate visitors in these instances.
- When you arrive, signage will notify patients and visitors about current screening processes and provide direction on masking.
- We are following the latest guidance regarding masking. When COVID-19 hospitalization rates are not high, wearing a mask is optional for patients, visitors, and staff. During high transmission times, everyone who is able, must wear mask while in our facilities.
- A healthy visitor policy is in place. If you are sick or have symptoms of COVID-19, please don’t accompany, or visit patients. If you have tested positive or been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, you need to wait at least 10 days before visiting a patient at Southeast Health facilities.
- If you’re visiting someone with COVID-19, we’ll have you wear not only a mask, but also eye protection, a gown and gloves.
- Please remember, our hospital is a healing environment. Aggressive or inappropriate behavior by patients or visitors will not be tolerated and you may be asked to leave.
Visitation guidelines are subject to change without notice.
Please contact your nurse when notary service is required. A notary public is a person authorized by the state of Alabama to officially witness signatures on legal documents, collect sworn statements and administer oaths. A notary public uses an embossing tool to verify his or her presence at the time the documents were signed. Southeast Health’s Case Management team has notary publics who can assist patients at the hospital with a variety of legal documents relating to power-of-attorney, guardianship and healthcare directives.
It is important for us to take care of all aspects of our patients, which is why Spiritual Care services at Southeast Health ministers to your religious and spiritual needs. We offer spiritual care to anyone who comes through our doors, including patients, their families and loved ones and Southeast Health team members. Our clinically trained chaplains are grounded in a variety of religious traditions and trained to be helpful to, and respectful of, those of all faiths, as well as those who may not be comfortable with religious beliefs. Click here to learn more.
The Southeast Health Sanctuary is a dedicated space for religious, spiritual and wellness observances of Southeast Health patients, their families and loved ones, as well as staff members and associates. The Sanctuary is available, for example, as a place for peaceful prayer, meditation, yoga, study or simply as a quiet space for contemplation, conversation and thought. Our caring staff of clinical Chaplains is available for you 24 hours a day. If you would like to speak with a spiritual caregiver, or reserve the Sanctuary for specific use, you may reach the on-call Chaplain by calling 334-793-8718
The Sanctuary was funded in part by generous donations from the Southeast Health Foundation.
The Gift Shop
The Gift Shop at Southeast Health is on the first floor near the Entrance 3 lobby. Our shop offers exciting new gift ideas from jewelry to candles, along with many items for women and men. We also carry a wide assortment of cold beverages, snacks, magazines and books. Stop by and browse Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m and Saturday-Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, please call 334-793-8950.
Women’s Center Boutique
Our elegant Women’s Center Boutique is on the 3rd Floor next to the Comprehensive Breast Center. The boutique has a variety of women-specific products, such as gifts, unique clothing and jewelry, purses, gowns and more. Stop by and shop Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- To make a local call or long distance call from patient rooms: Dial 9, then the area code followed by the phone number you are trying to reach.
- To call a patient’s room: Dial 334-899-8111, then dial the room number followed by the # sign when prompted.
- Callers who do not know the room number of a patient: Dial 334-899-8111, press 1 and the # sign to speak to the operator.