Any odd or weird rules/policies where you're delivering?

theladyjess · December 2011

Our hospital has a rule that visitors are not to use the restroom in my room. Guests are to leave the secure area (you have to be buzzed into the L&D unit) and use the restroom located between the L&D and Peds units. I think this is odd and had never heard of a rule like this at any other hosptial I've ever visited. I guess it wouldn't bother me so much if there were a restroom for guests located in the unit.

They also have a ban on latex balloons. They say it's because small children can choke on them if they bite them. I can understand their reasoning on this but I still think it's kinda silly.

I'm sure I'll find out more "rules" when I have my pre-admit appointment next week. The volunteer who did our tour didn't have answers to most of my questions.

Jessiree · December 2011

Our hospital has no "visiting hours" in Mother/Baby. People can come whenever they want, and there is also no limit on visitors and there are no age restrictions on visitors. I didn't realize all hospitals weren't like that until we went to visit DH's cousin out of state and there were strict visitor counts (4 at a time), visiting hours (9 - 7 unless you are a grandparent), and you had to be over 18 to visit unless you are a sibling. They told us that those rules really common - I was shocked!

Annya26 · December 2011

The no latex thing I think is pretty common since there are many people with severe allergies.

One of the rules that I found odd at the hospital I'm delivering at is that they do not allow ANY photos to be taken during the delivery. Once the baby is out you are allowed to photograph, but no pictures during the pushing and all of that. Thought that was kind of odd because some people might want a video of that? (Not me personally, lol I'd rather not know! But I have friends who took video of baby being delivered)

NiniJ55 · December 2011

Jessiree:
Our hospital has no "visiting hours" in Mother/Baby. People can come whenever they want, and there is also no limit on visitors and there are no age restrictions on visitors. I didn't realize all hospitals weren't like that until we went to visit DH's cousin out of state and there were strict visitor counts (4 at a time), visiting hours (9 - 7 unless you are a grandparent), and you had to be over 18 to visit unless you are a sibling. They told us that those rules really common - I was shocked!

Wow - no visiting hours is awesome. I hated that my mom had to leave at 9pm each night. And since DH had to be the one to drive her home he left at that time too.. I got so lonley at night (they charge us for him to room in with me - $200 per night)

theladyjess · December 2011

Jessiree:
Our hospital has no "visiting hours" in Mother/Baby. People can come whenever they want, and there is also no limit on visitors and there are no age restrictions on visitors. I didn't realize all hospitals weren't like that until we went to visit DH's cousin out of state and there were strict visitor counts (4 at a time), visiting hours (9 - 7 unless you are a grandparent), and you had to be over 18 to visit unless you are a sibling. They told us that those rules really common - I was shocked!

Our hospital doesn't have visiting hours either. I was kinda surprised when they said I could have visitors at 2 am. I don't think they limit the number either. I didn't really think it was odd though, I've visited other hospitals that didn't have visiting hours except for certian units like ICU.

AliW220 · December 2011

They don't allow visitors hanging out in the hallways, either they can be in the family waiting area or in a room. It makes sense to me, since it's a safety issue, they can't be shooing people out of the way if they've got to wheel a gurney down the hall for emergency surgery. But what baffles me is that they have cute little benches under the windows... that apparently no one is allowed to sit on...

klrrat · December 2011

our hospital has no limitation on visiting hours for significant others, grandparents and siblings. For all others hours are from 4pm-8pm.

jineau · December 2011

all electronics and power cords have to go through security, upon check in. except our phones. They bring them to your room later. So cameras video camera ipods lap top, my kindle etc. There is a huge waiting area where the baby can't enter because of the scanners on the bracelet. there are mini waiting rooms on the inside of the electronic barriers that people can wait in. So they could see the baby there. The barriers are along the outer edge of the hall, so they warned that when i'm walking around to stay at the far left since they are super sensitive and go off erasily. They told us to expect to get tackled if we set them off. lol. It's all for security reasons so I'm ok with those rules.

jineau · December 2011

oh yeah, no sick visitors, they will be asked to leave. it's upto us to make sure people are aware. they have hand sanitizing stations by the door in the room. you must sanitize every time you or anyone enters.

GreeneyesP · December 2011

My hospital allows one support person to have 24 hour privleges for the duration of my stay and they will receive a green hospital bracelet to wear that matches mine and the baby's. For NB you can have 2 visitors at a time plus one support person. After birth then up to 4 visitors (plus support person) during the visiting hours (9-9). No children under 12 unless a sibling. No latex balloons, Since I'm not planning a c/s I didn't really pay attention to the rules on that end.

MrsMeMo · December 2011

We can't have latex balloons either, only Mylar. It's due to allergies though - not small children biting them lol.

shortstuff15 · December 2011

jineau:
oh yeah, no sick visitors, they will be asked to leave. it's upto us to make sure people are aware. they have hand sanitizing stations by the door in the room. you must sanitize every time you or anyone enters.

The bolded part would bother me. I'm not anit-sanitizer and if you want to use it that is great! But I am of the belief that all this anit-bacterial/kills 99.9% of germs is actually not good for us. Proper hygiene, yes that is a given. Soap & water is a must, so I'm not some sort of crazy woman, but I think that sanitizer & antibacterial stuff should be used sparingly in unusual or special circumstances. Sanitizing when I enter a doctor's office or something is ok, it's just once in a while that I do that. But being told I HAVE to sanitize EVERY time I enter the room (which when you are in the hospital is a lot of times!) is a bit much in my opinion. Plus sanitizer isn't really good for your skin so what do they do for people who are allergic to it or it causes them skin issues like it does my husband?

amyl2585 · December 2011

I use to work at a hospital that did not have a labor floor you were not allowed to bring latex balloons and no one was suppose to use the patient restrooms. The reason is they often times monitor output and if others are using the bathroom it throws off the numbers.

Our hospital you have to give a valid photo ID and have it scanned before you can visit. They then print a name tag with your picture on it and you must wear it at all times while visiting. They will not allow you on the elevator to the floors until you have this on. They will not allow more than 2 visitors in the room during visiting hours (12-8) however my support person can be in at all times. They will not allow you on the elevator with out a ticket thing. Also, no children except siblings are allowed to visit. No one except parents are allowed in the nursery. My hospital is kind of like fort knox! It is a little annoying but it is all for the safety of the babies.

babyboymama11 · December 2011

THE SECURITY MEASURES! I was really surprised and pleased to hear about the security at our hospital. Seperate elevators than the main hospital elevator, seperate check-in, limited guests at one time, guests can only hang in waiting room (not hallways, etc) when not in our room, all exits & hallways are monitored on video at all time, stair exits sound alarms, baby is 'micro-chipped' with special wrist band and if they go outside a perimeter then alarms sound, mom/dad/baby have special matching wrist bands and if me or my husband take ours off they will NOT let us have our baby! And the hospital is located in a nice area!

Lhand11 · December 2011

Your labor coach or SO must remain fully clothed at all times.

I understand why, but it is so funny that they had to mention it!

intdesigner925 · December 2011

Only three ppl are allowed during labor and delivery and they must wear bracelets to come in and out the room. Once placed in the post partum room vistors are unlimited, however no children under 12 are even allowed on the L&D floor or able to visit unless they are siblings.

Want a personalized experience?

Any odd or weird rules/policies where you're delivering?

Re: Any odd or weird rules/policies where you're delivering?

Choose Another Board

Search Boards