Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital

Information for Visitors

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Family and Visitor Guidelines

UCLA recognizes the vital role family members and friends play in enhancing the health and well-being of patients. Immediate family members and others designated by the family are encouraged to visit or to call for information about the patient's condition. If the patient consents, it is recommended that a family spokesperson be chosen to relay information to others who may not be able to visit.

The well-being of patients is the most important consideration when making decisions regarding visitors and visiting hours. The number of visitors allowed will depend on the needs of the patient and space considerations.

Visitation:

RNPH is permitting one healthy visitor per patient, each day. The time cannot be split or shared between multiple visitors. Telephone calls remain available for those unable to visit in person.

Visiting hours per unit are as follow:

  • 4W – 6pm-7pm
  • 4E – 5:30pm-6:30pm
  • 4N – 5pm-6pm

If patients are in semiprivate rooms, one patient will have their visitor from during regular unit visiting hours, and the other patient will have their visiting time for the subsequent hour, to be arranged by unit staff.

  • Protocols are established to maximize the safety of visitors, staff and patients. Per current policy and visitor guidelines, visitors must:
  • Maintain 6 feet of physical distance in all areas, including the patient’s room.
  • Perform hand hygiene when entering/exiting the building or patient room, and as needed.
  • Wear a facemask at all times (provided).
  • Stay in the patient’s room while in the unit.
  • Cooperate with directions of clinical staff. Visitation will be suspended for visitors who do not adhere to the guidelines.

Visiting Hours

Visitors of all ages are welcome, and children under 18 must be supervised by an adult at all times. Visiting hours are limited to allow patients time to participate in therapeutic unit activities. 

Smoking

UCLA Health is smoke-free. We understand that quitting smoking can be challenging. To help, we offer nicotine replacement therapy (like patches or gum) to reduce withdrawal symptoms and provide counseling tailored to each patient’s needs.

Length of Stay

Our hospital provides short-term care focused on stabilizing the severe psychiatric symptoms. Once symptoms are acutely stabilized, patients are discharged back to the community to continue recovery. Our treatment team will collaborate with each patient to plan next steps and ensure the right support is in place for a smooth and successful transition back to the community.