Hospital regulations

• The hospital is not a public place.
• The general opening hours for visitors and relatives is 07.00 am to 08.00 pm (the emergency room is open around the clock).
• The hospital does not tolerate discrimination, violence and threats.
• In order to maintain a calm care environment, the nursing staff may limit the amount of visitors to the care units. The recommended maximal number of visitors at a time for one patient is three or less. Related parties are expected not to disturb the care work. The care and needs of our patients must always be in priority.
• The hospital staff have the right to:
  - dismiss people who don't have an actual errand to the hospital area.
  - dismiss visitors and relatives who are being disruptive, disorderly or threatening.
  - ask people to clear the entrances and other facilities in the hospital area.
  - call the police for immediate assistance to remove disturbing people.

• Photographing and filming in the hospital area requires special permission. This permission regards cameras as well as cellphones and other devices that contains all types of cameras.
• Weapons are not allowed in the hospital area.
• Alcohol consumption is not allowed in the hospital area.
• Smoking is not allowed in the hospital area. That includes the use of e-cigarettes.
• Animals are not allowed inside the hospital area. Exceptions are made for dogs needed in assistance, and dogs used in professional practice.
• No activities except the activities of Region Västra Götaland, or other contracted activities, may be conducted within the hospital area without special permission.

If there is questions or other issues, please contact Security department for Skaraborg Hospital, telephone number: 0500-43 28 40.