Visitation Guidelines

In an effort to promote family-centered care, individuals may visit hospitalized patients between the hours 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. A loved one is encouraged to be present during the attending physician’s rounds. Our attending physicians generally round from 8 a.m. – noon.

Important Information for Your Visit

Observe Quiet Hours

Please help our patients heal by observing quiet hours. Quiet hours are to be observed on all inpatient floors from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. - 7 a.m. daily.

No Weapons on the Premises 

For the safety and security of all patients and staff, no weapons are permitted on the premises. Exceptions may apply for law enforcement and security personnel.

Violence Prohibited

Lima Memorial Health System strives to maintain an environment free from violence and intimidation in order to provide care, welfare, safety and security for all patients, visitors and associates. There is zero tolerance for all forms of aggression (physical violence, arguing and disrespectful or crude language). Incidents may result in removal from Lima Memorial facilities and prosecution.

No Smoking / Tobacco Use / Illicit Substances / Alcohol / Marijuana / Vaping

Lima Memorial observes a campus-wide policy for all patients, visitors and associates which prohibits all smoking, alcohol, tobacco and illicit substance use of any kind on all Lima Memorial owned and or leased locations / premises. This includes our lawns, walkways and parking lots and any other grounds. The use of electronic cigarettes and other smoking devices is also prohibited. 

Follow Infection Control Procedures

Visitors must follow special infection control procedures for patients in isolation. Please visit the nurses' station before entering an isolation room.

Service Animal Policy

At Lima Memorial Health System, we are committed to providing a welcoming and supportive environment for all patients. We gladly welcome service animals that are trained to assist individuals with disabilities and are under control at all times.

Emotional Support / Comfort Animals and Pets

Emotional support or comfort animals are not considered to be service animals under the Americans with Disabilities Act or under Ohio law. LMHS is not required by law to allow them access to the facilities. For purposes of this policy, LMHS shall treat emotional support / comfort animals in the same manner as pets.

Generally, emotional support / comfort animals or pets will not be permitted in the facility. Instead, patients will be offered the opportunity, if appropriate, to participate in the LMHS Pet Therapy Program.

For questions about our policies regarding service animals or emotional support animals, please contact our Administrator on Site at 419-226-5199.