Visiting hours are based on the needs of the patient, and visitors are encouraged to discuss any special visiting needs with the unit's head nurse. Whenever possible and medically appropriate, the nurse will coordinate special visiting arrangements to meet patient and family needs.

If you are unable to visit a patient personally, you may call the patient or send a card or gift.

* In order to ensure security of the facility, the following schedules will be in effect for gaining entrance to the Oklahoma City VAMC.

Entrance & Open Door Hours   
Ambulance Entrance 
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

East Entrance*  
Open 4:30am - 8:30pm, Mon - Fri.

Southeast Entrance* 
Open 4:30am - 8:30pm, Mon - Fri

North Entrance*  
Open 4:30am - 8:30pm, Mon-Fri.
Proximity card reader access 24/7
    
Patio Doors*  
Open 4:30am - 8:30pm, Mon - Fri

Southwest Entrance* 
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Walkway to/from OU*
Open 4:30am - 8:30pm, Mon - Fri.
Proximity card reader access 24/7  

* Doors will be secured all day on Holidays and Weekends

Number of Visitors

A patient may receive no more than two visitors at a time.

Children Under 12 Years of Age

Children under 12 may not visit inpatients. Unless otherwise specified by a physician or charge nurse, inpatients may visit with younger children in the waiting rooms.

In extreme circumstances, children under 12 may visit with the permission of the physician and the charge nurse. An adult must accompany children at all times.

Food and Beverages

Visitors may not bring food or beverages to patients without authorization from unit physicians or nurses.

Clergy

Members of the clergy are welcome to visit patients who are members of their particular religious group at any time at the discretion of the unit physicians or nurses.

Exceptions

For the health and well-being of a patient, the attending physician may limit, restrict, or deny visitation. We apologize for any inconvenience when this occurs, and appreciate your understanding that it may be medically necessary.