Smoking
Improving health and maintaining a comfortable
healing environment have always been top
priorities for Evans Memorial, which is why we are a
completely smoke-free campus, inside and out.
We ask that you support the health and wellbeing
of our patients, staff, and visitors by not
smoking or using tobacco products when you visit
the hospital.
Telephone
For your convenience, telephones are provided in
each patient room.
• Local Calls – 9 + Number
• Inside Hospital Call – Dial 4 Digit Extension
Number
• Hospital Operator – Dial 9 + 739-2611
Family and friends may call you at the hospital by
dialing 739 + 5 + your room number.
We regret that calls will not be added to your
hospital bill nor will the hospital operator be able
to accept collect calls for patients. However, the
hospital operator will be glad to assist you in
making your long distance calls.
Coffee/Snacks
Vending machines are located in the waiting area
by administration and the Emergency Department
waiting area.
Restrooms
Restrooms for visitors are located in the
Emergency Department waiting area, at the
outpatient entrance, and at the main entrance by
administration.
Newspapers
The local newspapers are provided on Wednesday
and Thursdays of each week for our patients. These
papers are provided at no charge and are delivered
to your room by a representative of the hospital.
Drills
While you are here, the hospital staff may have to
practice a fire drill or disaster drill. Such drills are
held to assure maximum safety for patients. Please
do not be disturbed if you hear or see evidence of
such drills.
Security Surveillance
Twenty-four hour security surveillance cameras
and recording equipment are installed at strategic
entrances to Evans Memorial Hospital and security
sensitive areas to enhance the investigation of
security issues. Taped information is reviewed and
maintained by Evans Memorial Hospital.
Visitation/Visitors
The hospital will allow a family member, friend,
or other individuals of the patient’s choice to be
present with the patient for emotional support
during the course of stay unless it infringes
on others rights, safety, or is medically or
therapeutically contraindicated. This individual
may or may not be the patient’s surrogate decisionmaker
or legally authorized representative.
Medical, Surgical, and Monitoring Unit
Hours for visiting patients in the Medical, Surgical,
and Monitoring Unit areas are from 8:00 a.m. to
9:00 p.m.
Surgical Services
1. Same Day Surgery:
Visitors (1-2) may stay with patients in the Same
Day Surgery Unit.
2. OR and Post Anesthesia Care Unit:
As a general rule, visitors are not allowed.
Exceptions, as appropriate are made on a caseby
case basis with the permission of the patient,
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