Visitor Policy

Visiting New Orleans East Hospital

We are committed to the maintenance of a patient’s emotional wellbeing during hospitalization. Our hospital strives to facilitate patient interaction with family and friends as much as possible. When considering optimal patient care, infection control, safety, and security. Children 10 and under should not be left unattended anywhere in the hospital.

Visitation hours

• Emergency Department: Visitation is permitted at the discretion of the clinical staff.
  • Visitation may be suspended during a crisis or emergency.
  • Adult patients may be limited to one (1) person per room.
  • Children (under the age of 18) may have up to two (2) persons per room.
• Medical-Surgical Unit (Acute Care): Open visitation (except 6am-8am and 6pm-8pm for shift change).
  • Two (2) visitors permitted per room.
  • One (1) adult visitor is allowed to stay overnight.
  • Visitation may be limited upon patient/family request or due to the patient’s condition.
• Same Day Surgery: Visitation is permitted at the discretion of clinical staff.
  • Two (2) visitors permitted per patient.
  • Visitation may be limited upon patient/family request or due to the patient’s condition.

Visitor guidelines

• Visitors may be limited upon patient/ family request as warranted by the patient's condition.
• Visitors may be asked to leave during emergencies, procedures, and routine care to ensure privacy.
• Behavior that inhibits or interrupts care of the patient may result in visitation restrictions.

To contact a patient, please call the Hospital Operator at 504.592.6600. Patient room numbers are available by calling the Hospital Operator at 504.592.6600.