The following are general guidelines for visitors:

• Visitors may not smoke in patient rooms or anywhere in the medical center, except in designated smoking areas outside.
  
  
• Visitors must dress appropriately and wear shoes and shirt.
  
  
• No more than two visitors are allowed at the bedside at one time. Visitors in semi-private rooms are expected to be considerate of both patients.
  
  
• People with colds, sore throats or any contagious disease should not visit patients. Visits should be kept short to allow patients plenty of rest.
  
  
• Visitors should maintain a quiet environment and avoid unnecessary noise.
  
  
• Visitors may be asked to leave the room during tests or treatments, or when the doctor or nurse needs to see the patient.

Parking
Parking is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Patients and visitors are cautioned not to park in reserved areas. Please lock your car. If you need assistance going to your car, call the CMC switchboard at (931) 484-9511. The switchboard will alert Safety and Security to assist you.

Gifts for Patients
Visitors should check with the nurse before bringing gifts of food or drink to patients. Certain gifts, including food, fresh flowers and live plants, are prohibited in the Critical Care Units. Cards and balloons are encouraged. Please check with the nurse to make sure your gift is appropriate.

Chapel
The Chapel is located on the third floor. Visitors of all faiths are welcome to visit the chapel for prayer and meditation.

Waiting Areas
Specially-designed lounge areas for visitors are located on patient floors and on the main floor in the lobby. Specific waiting areas have been designated for families of patients in the critical care units, the emergency department and surgery.

• Admitting Waiting Area
  The Admitting Waiting Area is for patients being admitted or discharged and is located on the 1st floor.

• Surgery Waiting Area
  The Surgery Waiting Area is for family and friends of patients having surgery, Cath lab or Endoscopy (GI Lab) procedures and is located on the 4th floor.

• Emergency Waiting Area
  The Emergency Waiting Area is for patients, family and friends who have entered the Emergency Department.

• Outpatient Waiting Area
  The Outpatient Waiting Area is for family and friends, as well as patients who are having an outpatient procedure. The Outpatient Waiting Area is located on the 1st floor.

• Front Lobby
  The Front Lobby Waiting Area is for anyone and is located in the main entrance on the 3rd floor.