Visiting Hours and Regulations
Visitors are an important part of the healing process. We try to make visiting as easy and convenient as possible, but we also want to make sure each patient receives enough rest and privacy.
There are special guidelines for visitors in each nursing department. Families will be given this information. Depending on the patient’s condition, visitors may be asked to limit their time in the patient’s room. If you have questions, please ask your nurse.
Patients may have one overnight guest stay with them in their room under most circumstances. A day bed is provided in each patient room to accommodate visitors and family members staying overnight.
A note for patients: Well-meaning visitors can make it hard to get enough rest and privacy. If you would like to limit visitors, or have your incoming calls temporarily blocked, ask your nurse.

Condition Reports
Any personal information about your diagnosis and treatment must come from your physicians, and this information is only available to members of your immediate family or others you designate to receive it.

Gifts for Patients
Visitors should check with the nurse before bringing gifts of food or drink to patients. Please check with the nurse to make sure your gift is appropriate.

Gift Shop
The Blue Ridge Regional Hospital Gift Shop offers toiletries, artificial flowers, sweets, toys, balloons, baby items and other unique gifts. All proceeds from our Gift Shop and special sales events are used to fund medical scholarships, the Green Thumb Committee that maintains the hospital’s flowerbeds and the volunteers’ hospitality cart that’s available to visitors of critically ill patients. The Gift Shop is located in the Main Lobby. Hours vary and are posted on the Gift Shop door.

Parking
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital provides free parking for your convenience. If your stay will be extended, you might prefer to have a friend or relative drive your car home. As always, please remember to lock your car and place valuables out of sight or in the trunk. As we continue our expansion and renovation project, please bear with us as parking changes may take place. Please look for directional signs, and take advantage of our friendly staff and volunteers to help guide you on your way.

Waiting Areas
There are specially designated lounge areas for visitors on each patient floor. Specific waiting areas have been designated for families of patients in the Critical Care Unit, the Emergency Department and the Outpatient/Surgical Services Department. During certain hours, a volunteer is on duty in the Outpatient/Surgical Services waiting area to assist family members during the patient's surgery.