Become a Patient – Kekela

Kekela – Inpatient Adult Unit Visiting Guidelines:

Visiting guidelines are subject to change due to safety and security measures at any time. Please call the patient care unit before your visit to confirm visiting hours and allowances.

Family members and other visitors are welcome to visit patients during our Preferred Visiting Hours.

Please contact the unit to confirm current visiting hours as they are subject to change.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of visitors per patient and the duration of patient visits are subject to change. Generally, we welcome a maximum of one visitor per patient.

Visitors must follow all COVID related safety measures as determined by the Queen’s Medical Center.

Visitors under the age of 12 are not permitted to visit per hospital policy.

Visitors between the ages of 12 and 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Visitors must store all valuables (purses, bags, cell phones) in the storage lockers located outside the unit entrance. Cell phones are not allowed on the unit at any time. Pockets also must be emptied.

Outside food and beverages are not allowed on the unit.

Please understand if there is a crisis, staff may ask visitors to leave the unit to provide necessary attention and support.

Phone Guidelines

Phone calls can be made and received daily at the Nurses’ Station during our Preferred Phone Hours.

Daily from 8:30PM – 9:30AM, 12:00PM – 1:00PM, 7:00PM – 8:00PM

Please understand staff may ask to end a phone call if a patient becomes disruptive.

Supply List – Please Bring:

Required health items such as glasses, contacts, retainer

One set of clothing (no tank tops; shoelaces; belts; shorts above the knee; or clothing with strings; no clothing with drug, alcohol, violent or sexual references)

Slippers or closed-toe shoes without laces

Do Not Bring

Personal toiletries such as soap, shampoo, deodorant, or toothbrush. All toiletries will be provided by the unit.

Valuables such as jewelry (including piercings), cell phones, money, ID cards, cameras, wallets, music players, and laptops.

Potentially hazardous items including lighters, matches, prescription or over the counter medications, nail polish remover, clothing hangers, breakable items, mirrors, and razors.

Please note: Staff reserves the right to store or send any items home.