Visitors can be good medicine for patients. Family members and friends are welcome to visit. However, patient care is our primary concern at Terrebonne General Medical Center, and in order to enhance the quality of care, specific visiting hours and regulations have been established for each division or unit.

General Visitation:
General Visitation is from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. 7 days a week, unless special instructions are given by the attending physician.

Maternity:
Visitors are limited to the mother’s choice and must follow proper hand washing procedures. Siblings are permitted; however, visits should be limited if recent illness has been experienced.

Intensive Care/Critical Care (ICU/CCW):
8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
12:30pm to 1:30 p.m.
5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
8:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Health and Rehabilitation Center:
Monday through Friday 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday Noon to 8 p.m.
Sunday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Visiting Regulations
Visitors for patients in any area are subject to certain general regulations.

• Keep visits brief for the well-being of the patients.
• Please adhere to the No Smoking regulations.
• Plants, flowers, and balloons should be limited to three feet in height.
• Only two visitors are permitted in the patient’s room at the same time.
• Visitors are not permitted to sleep in empty beds in semi-private rooms or any lobby areas.

Gifts for Patients
Visitors should check with the patient's assigned nurse before bringing gifts of food or drink to patients. Generally, visitors should check with the nurse to make sure their gift is appropriate. In the Intensive Care, Critical Care, and Psychiatric Units, please check with the nurse manager regarding any gifts for patients.

Parking
Parking for patients and visitors is available in the lot directly across from the hospital main entrance on the corner of Liberty and Main and in the parking garage located off Belanger Street. Parking is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All parking at Terrebonne General Medical Center is free. Patients and visitors are cautioned not to park in reserved areas or certain designated areas. Please be sure to lock your car. To request assistance or a security escort to your car, you may call the Operator at extension 0.

Gift Shop
The Gift Shop, staffed by volunteers, is located in the front lobby. The shop has gift items, jewelry, magazines, greeting cards, candy, toiletries, balloons, and plants. Call extension 4004 for additional information.

Waiting Areas
There are specifically 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 the patients in the critical care and psychiatric units, the emergency department and surgery. During certain hours, a hostess in on duty in various waiting rooms to keep family members informed about the progress of the patient and to assist with any questions.

Chapel
The chapel is located in the Women's Center. Visitors of all faiths are welcome to visit the chapel for prayer and meditation. It is open for patients and visitors at all hours of the day and night. Catholic services are held Monday – Friday at 12:05 p.m. Please call extension 4143 for any religious needs.