
Updated: August 8, 2021
The California Department of Public Health, CDPH, updated hospital visitation guidance based on the third surge of COVID-19. The complete guidance is found here.
Visitors may not have access to the gift shop or the café.
Please be mindful of the importance of visitors/support people
in the recovery of our patients.
Electronic Greeting Cards are available through our e-card service.
Madera Community Hospital strives to ensure all visitors enjoy full and equal visitation privileges consistent with patient preferences and hospital policies. Madera Community Hospital does not restrict, limit, or otherwise deny visitation privileges on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability.
If at any time you have questions or concerns please contact us (559) 675-2573. In the evening or on the weekend call (559) 675-5555 and ask to speak with the House Supervisor.
Please adhere to the following while visiting Madera Community Hospital:
General Visiting hours are 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. To promote a healing environment we restrict visitation of children under 13 years of age. Exceptions may be made based on the patient's health condition. The Children's Visitor Center is open to children while their parent is visiting a patient. All hospital doors, excluding the Emergency Department Entrance, are locked after 8:00 p.m.
When a patient is from a large family, it is recommended the family appoint a spokesperson to be the nursing staff contact. The spokesperson can then share information provided by the care team, with the family.
Madera Community Hospital provides free guest WiFi access. Mobile devices are allowed in the hospital but certain models may interfere with medical equipment and users will be asked to turn off the device. No video or photography is allowed on Madera Community Hospital premises.
Visitation with a patient in the Emergency Department is dependent on the patient’s condition and the Emergency Department environment.
ICU patient visitation is limited and restricted based on medical condition. If the ICU waiting room is occupied, visitors are asked to wait in the main lobby. All ICU visitors will be asked to wait in the main lobby after 8:00 p.m.
Maternity Visiting Hours are between the hours of 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Siblings are allowed to visit during the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Fathers or the primary support person(s) may visit at any time. Only Labor and Delivery coaches are permitted in the birthing room and are required to wear a “coach” ID bracelet which will be provided by the Labor and Delivery staff.
Waiting areas are located throughout the hospital. Children cannot be left unattended in any area of the hospital.