Visiting

Your family is encouraged to visit you throughout your stay in the intensive care unit.
Your nurse will discuss visiting with your family, keeping in mind your needs and those of your family
Family members should also be reminded that your rest is important for your recovery. It is a good idea to pick one spokesperson in your family who may phone the Intensive Care Unit from outside the hospital, to check on your progress.
We expect the spokesperson to share all information with your family.
Change of shift is 0630-0730 a.m. and p.m. It is encouraged to delay phone calls/visits during this time to enable the nurses to give/receive report and complete the necessary assessment on your family member.
The Cardiovascular ICU is on the fifth floor of the New Halifax Infirmary building. The telephone number is (902)473-7554.