United States Department of Veterans Affairs
United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Portland VA Medical Center

Visiting Hours and Guidelines

The family plays an important role in the patient's return to health; visits are important for morale. To ensure that the patient gets the rest and care he or she needs, we ask you to observe a few necessary limitations.

  • Please have no more than three visitors at a time and keep visits short when appropriate.
  • General visiting hours are 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • The medical center is a smoke-free environment.
  • Visitors must be at least 15 years old.
  • It's generally best if visitors leave a patient's room while he or she is being treated.
  • Intensive Care Unit (ICU) visitors are limited to the immediate family or another designated person at least 18 years old. Please consult with the ICU nursing staff for further guidelines.
  • For you convenience, Room 3D-128 has been designated an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) waiting area. The room is supplied with a small kitchen (supply your own snacks), comfortable chairs and restrooms. There are also games, puzzles and a television to help pass the time between brief visitation periods. Note that visitors are not permitted in the ICU during shift change from 4:30-6:00 pm.