Visitor Information
Visiting Hours
- Visitors must be 12 years of age or older unless special permission has been given
- Please limit the length of your stay, in order to make time for other visitors.
- Visitors may be asked to leave the room during examination and treatment.
- The patient's physician has the right to limit visitors for medical reasons.
Behavioral Health Services:
Monday - Friday........6 - 7 pm
Saturday & Sunday....1 - 2:30 pm
Visitors Guide to the Behavioral Health Unit
Critical Care Unit (CCU) / Progressive Care Unit (PCU):
Immediate family and clergy only ....noon to 8 pm
Intensive Care Unit (ICU):
Monday - Sunday ....noon to 8 pm
Inpatient Rehabilitation Medicine:
Monday - Friday ........................5 - 8 pm
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays ...noon - 8 pm
Medical / Surgical:
Monday - Sunday ...noon - 8 pm
Pediatrics:
First day/night of admission: two parents or primary caregivers may stay
Second day on:
- Parents or primary caregivers: 9 am - 8 pm; one parent may stay overnight
- Other adults: Noon - 8pm
Perinatal (Maternity):
Father/support person ....................no restrictions
Adults and siblings of the newborn ...noon - 8 pm
Coffee Shop and Gift Shop
For the convenience of family members, light meals and refreshments are available in the Coffee Shop located in the main lobby. An adjacent gift shop offers a fine selection of cards, toiletries, gifts, and flowers. The Gift shop is operated by the Chambersburg Area Hospital Auxillary.
Coffee Shop Hours:
Phone: (717) 267-1211
Monday - Friday ..... 7 am to 7:30 pm
Holidays ................ Closed
Gift Shop Hours:
Phone: (717) 267-7932
Monday - Saturday ..10 am to 7:30 pm
Sunday ...................1 to 6 pm
Holdiays ..................Closed
Online Gift Shop - Open 24 hours a day
Cell Phones
Wireless devices, such as cell phones, may interfere with the safe operation of some medical devices. To protect the safety of our patients, wireless devices should be turned off while you’re in the following areas:
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) on the 2nd floor
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on the 1st floor
• Critical Care Unit (CCU) on the 1st floor
• Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging on the 1st floor
• Cardiac Catheterization Lab on the 1st floor
If you’re uncertain, please speak with a nurse to find out if wireless devices are permitted in your area of the hospital.
Chapel
A chapel located by the main lobby is open at all times.
Family HOSPITALity
For out-of-town emergency patients, we offer the Family HOSPITALity program which gives discount rates at several local motels. Pets can be cared for on an emergency basis through special arrangements with several veterinarians. Ask a member of th hospital staff for more information.
Guest Tray
For a small charge, friends and family members can join patients for a meal. Ask a nurse to requrest a guest tray.
Interpreters
We will make every effort to provide interpreters for those patients who do not speak English. For information, call Social Services at (717) 267-7156.
Latex Free
Although we are not totally latex free, we are able to care for those who are latex sensitive. To further protect those with latex sensitivities, we also ask visitors to avoid sending latex balloons to patients.
Lost and Found
Personal items found on Hospital property are kept in a safe, secure place until they are claimed, up to one month. To inquire about a lost item, please ask your nurse to check with lost and found.
Newspapers
Newspapers are available in the Coffee Shop.
Non-Discrimination Policy
It is the policy of the Chambersburg Hospital that no patient, visitor, or employee is excluded from participation in, is denied the benefits of, or is otherwise subjected to discrimination in the provision of any care or services available through the Chambersburg Hospital, on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, ancestry, age, sex, sexual preference, religion, handicap, disability, ability to pay, or source of payment. EOE.
No building, wing, patient floor, or room shall be segregated based upon race, color, national origin, creed, ancestry, age, sex, sexual preference, religion, handicap, disability, ability to pay, or source of payment.
Public Pay Phones
Pay phones are available for use in the main lobby. TDD is available at the cashier's desk.
Public Restrooms
Restrooms are located on the ground floor, and adjacent to the main lobby on the first floor.
Service Animals
A "service animal" is any guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability. If an animal meets this definition, it is considered a service animal under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA), regardless of the animals licensing or certification.
Persons who use service animals may be accompanied by their service animals during their visit to this facility regardless of whether the animals are working or performing their tasks at all times.
Service animals may be separated from their owners in areas where special air filtration is required, or the general public must take special precautions that a service animal could not take, including hand washing or wearing gowns, gloves, and masks.
For questions about this policy, please speak with your nurse.
Smoking
Because smoking has been found to be detrimental to our health, we do not allow smoking in our hospital or on the hospital grounds.
Vending Area
Vending machines, accessible 24 hours a day for snacks and beverages, are located in the emergency department waiting area and on the ground floor.
Wait Areas
Waiting areas are located on each floor for our visitors convenience.