York Hospital Visitor Information

H1N1 Temporary Visitor Policy In an effort to protect their patients, Gettysburg Hospital, Hanover Hospital, Memorial Hospital and York Hospital have announced that visitors to all areas must be at least 18 years of age.  In some extraordinary cases, however, physicians may give their approval for visitors under age 18.  This temporary policy, which is effective starting Tuesday, Oct. 27, is deemed necessary to limit the potential exposure of patients to those who may have the H1N1 virus.  Although anyone can spread the virus, children under 18 years of age are more likely to do so. People who have flu-like symptoms, which include fever, cough, sore throat, body ache, headache, chills and fatigue, also are asked not to visit patients.

General Visiting hours and Guidelines

• General visiting hours are daily from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m.
• Please limit the number of visitors per patient to two at a time.
• Children under the age of 12 require special permission of the nurse manager or charge nurse and must be supervised by an adult visitor at all times.

Maternity

• For the protection of our patients, all areas are secured.
• Mother's primary support person may visit at any time
• Children under 12 must be siblings of the infant and supervised by an adult visitor at all times
• Grandparents, family and friends may visit between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily.

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

• For the protection of our patients, all areas are secured.
• Specific NICU visitation  policy will be reviewed with parent(s) upon infant's admission..

Pediatrics

• For the protection of our patients, all areas are secured. 
• Parents and grandparents are extended 24-hour visitation privileges. All others may visit between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.
• Only one adult may stay with a patient overnight.
• Children under 12 require adult supervision at all times.
• Ill visitors or visitors with recent exposure to Chicken Pox are not permitted to visit.

Intensive Care Unit

• Three immediate family members at a time may visit between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.. Total visitation time should not exceed three hours.
• Children must be 12 years of age or older

Adult Psychiatric Unit

• Visiting hours are daily, 4 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.; Sundays and holidays, 1 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
• Please limit the number of visitors per patient to two at a time.
• Special permission is required for any person under age 16.

Parking

• Convenient parking is free

Corner Cafe

Visitors are invited to enjoy selections from the Corner Cafe, located on the first floor, just off the North lobby.  Hours are Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.  The Snack Bar is closed Thanksgiving and Christmas).  Take-out is available.

Atrium Cafe

The Atrium Cafe is open 6:30 a.m. until 10 p.m., Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. The Cafe offers Starbucks Coffee, upscale bakery products, cold plates, sandwiches and desserts. All items are "grab and go."

Hospitality Shop

The Young Women's Club of York has owned and operated the Hospitality Shop at York Hospital since 1947. The shop is located inside the main visitors' entrance. In addition to a wide selection of fresh flowers and balloons, the shop also includes a diverse selection of baby items, gifts, sundries and toys.

Family and friends can place credit card purchases over the phone by calling the Hospitality Shop, (717) 851-3417.  The shop's staff and volunteers will deliver balloons, flowers and/or gifts to York Hospital patients at no additional charge.  The shop's hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The shop is closed on holidays.  Proceeds from shop purchases benefit York Hospital projects.  

Visitor's Lounge

There are visitor lounge areas located inside the main visitor entrance and on various floors.  Please consult with the nurse or information personnel for the nearest lounge.