ICU visiting hours at university hospitals vary by institution and unit. Many hospitals set specific times and limit the number of visitors to ensure patient care and safety.
For example, University Hospital in Newark, NJ, allows visitation in the Surgical ICU for two visitors at a time during these hours: 8:00am–6:00pm and 8:00pm–10:00pm. General hospital visiting hours are 8:00am–8:00pm, but individual ICUs and special units (such as MICU, CCU, etc.) may have customized schedules[1]:
- Surgical ICU: 8:00am–3:00pm, 4:30pm–6:00pm, 8:00pm–10:00pm
- I-Yellow 1 & I-Yellow 2 (MICU, CCU): 8:00am–6:00pm and 8:00pm–10:00pm
- E-Green SICU: 8:00am–6:00pm and 8:00pm–10:00pm
- G-Green, E-Yellow: 8:00am–2:00pm, 4:00pm–6:00pm, 8:00pm–10:00pm
- G-Yellow: Mon, Wed, Fri 5:00pm–6:00pm; Tue, Thu 12:00pm–1:00pm; weekends and holidays 12:00pm–1:00pm and 5:00pm–6:00pm
Visiting outside posted hours is not permitted, especially during staff changeover, clinical rounds, or hospital quiet hours. Exceptions may apply for patients with special identification bands or for extenuating circumstances[2].
Additional guidelines at other university hospitals commonly include:
- 2 visitors at a time in most ICUs[3]
- No children under 12 years old in ICU areas unless special permission is granted[3]
- Visitors must wash hands, be free from illness, and follow unit-specific rules[2]
- Some hospitals, such as Temple University Hospital, allow 24-hour visitation for one immediate family member or support person, though general visiting for others is encouraged between 9am and 9pm, with a maximum of two visitors at a time[4]
Always check with the specific hospital or unit for individual policy updates before planning your visit.
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