Patients & Visitors
At St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, our top priority is safeguarding the health and wellbeing of our patients, providers, employees and community. We continue to closely monitor the prevalence of COVID-19 in our community and adapt our operations to safely care for and support our patients.
- Well visitors, only. Only WELL visitors and guests are allowed. Any visitor or guest experiencing any respiratory symptom or running a fever will not be permitted to visit a patient – even if they are wearing a mask.
- COVID-19 restriction: Visitors are not allowed for patients in isolation for COVID-19.
St. Joe’s values the trust our community places in us, and we appreciate your understanding.
As a reminder, please seek medical care as needed. And, if you are concerned you may be experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, call your provider in advance of going to his or her office.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to the emergency room.
Admitting and Scheduling
Upon entering St. Joe's, a nonemergency patient will be admitted to the hospital at patient registration, which is located near the north entrance on the first floor. To be admitted, both medical history and personal information about the patient will be confidentially recorded for the use of the medical staff only. Patients also must sign a document acknowledging informed consent regarding procedures for their care.
What to Bring
Patients should bring appropriate insurance forms or identification cards at the time of admission. Patients also should bring a few toiletry and personal items. Newborn babies will also need clothing and a car seat for their trip home. The medical center will provide all other necessary articles for your care. We encourage you to only bring minimal personal belongings with you.
Visiting Hours and Information
WELL visitors and guests of patients are currently permitted in our hospital and clinics between 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Well visitors, only. Only WELL visitors and guests are allowed. Any visitor or guest experiencing any respiratory symptom or running a fever will not be permitted to visit a patient – even if they are wearing a mask.
- COVID-19 restriction: Visitors are not allowed for patients in isolation for COVID-19.
We continue to recommend the use alternative methods of communication, including technology, with patients as much as possible.
Parking
Parking is free at all our locations. You are welcome to park in any of the designated lots.
Health and Safety
Weapons-Free Campus
St. Joseph is a weapons free campus. No weapons of any kind are allowed in the Medical Center.
Hand Washing
Proper hand hygiene (washing) is the best way to reduce the spread of germs. Be sure to wash or sanitize your hands before and after visiting your loved one.
Stay Healthy
Please do not visit a loved one in the hospital if you have any flu-like symptoms, including a fever over 100 degrees, cough, sore throat, runny nose, rash or diarrhea, or if you have recently been exposed to someone with symptoms.
Cafeteria
The Café At St. Joe's
The Café is located on the 2nd floor of the hospital and serves a variety of meals and snacks.
Guest Internet
Most patient rooms and areas within the hospital have access to wireless Internet (Wi-Fi), which allows access to the Internet. Access is simple:
1. Open your wireless connection
2. Connect to “SJRMC-PUBLIC-WIFI”
3. Read the St. Joseph Internet use policy and click “I agree” at the bottom of the screen
Spiritual Care / Chapel
The chapel is located on the second floor near the cafeteria and just past our chaplains' offices. Patients and families are welcome to visit at any time.
A bi-weekly prayer service is held on the second and fourth Thursday at 12:30 p.m. There is Eucharistic Liturgy every first Thursday of each month. Everyone is invited.
Outside the chapel is a "Prayer Board" with prayers for those in need. They're remembered in our prayers and ministry. We invite you to write your prayer request on a card. The hospital respects patient confidentiality. Please ask permission before you write the patient's name on a card.
Members of our pastoral care team provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families regardless of religious affiliation. Our chaplains stop by for a visit and provide a compassionate, supportive, and caring pastoral presence as they listen attentively to a patient's or family member's concerns, fears and questions.
To learn more about our Pastoral Care and Chapel Services, click below: