Welcome to Island Hospital

In order to protect our patients during the COVID-19 pandemic we are implementing the following visitation guidelines. Our waiting areas are closed to visitors. Support persons must remain with the patient at all times. Support person must wear a mask at all times.

PRIMARY & SPECIALTY CLINICS:

• One (1) support person only to assist with mobility or communication, if needed.
• One (1) support person only for newborn and pediatric clinic visits.

DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING, LAB, PHYSICAL/OCCUPATIONAL/SPEECH THERAPY:

• One (1) support person to assist with physical or cognitive disabilities, if needed

INPATIENT: 

• One (1) support person per stay for  inpatient admissions NOT related to COVID-19.
• One (1) support person per stay for Birth Center patients.
• One (1) support person per stay for for end-of-life patients. Adjustments may be allowed after discussion with your care team.

EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT: 

• One (1) support person for Emergency Department visits

SURGERY:

• One (1) support person is permitted to help check in and assist with discharge.
• During surgery, support person must wait off premises. Updates will be provided by phone.
• One (1) support person for minors.

We encourage the use of phone and video calls for patients to stay in touch with loved ones as well as to keep them informed regarding their plan of care.

Please note: Video recording is NOT permitted without staff permission.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

For the safety of our patients and staff, the Island Hospital Main 24th Street Entrance is secured after 6:00 PM each night and will reopen again at 7:00 AM. During this time, visitors should enter the hospital through the Emergency Entrance on the south side of the building.

Effective communication between patients and their healthcare provider is vital to achieving access to quality care and ensuring positive health outcomes. Island Hospital makes interpretation services available at no cost 24/7, in compliance with federal and state laws, to assist patients, their family members and other legally authorized persons. In addition, we offer assistive hearing devices for individuals with hearing loss. Click here to learn more.

Gifts & More, located near Central Registration, is staffed by volunteers Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (December holiday hours are 7:30 AM - 6 PM). The gift shop at Island Hospital sells baby items, scarves, jewelry, cards, toiletries, seasonal items and more. For more information, call (360) 299-1368.

Island Bistro is open Monday through Friday, 7 AM - 7 PM and Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 11:30 AM - 1 PM. For the convenience of Island Hospital visitors, vending machines located just off of Central Registration are available 24 hours a day.

The chapel is located across from the Birth Center. For spiritual care services, call (360) 661-4733 or visit our Chaplains webpage for more information.

For the convenience of our guests, an ATM is located in the hallway near Central Registration.

The Island Hospital campus has two electric-vehicle charging stations. One is located in the lower level parking lot of the Medical Office Building and the second is in the employee parking lot on 26th Street.