Patients & Visitors
Next to our patients, our patients' friends and family members are the most important people we know. Spending time with someone who cares during a hospital stay stimulates smiles and lifts spirits–on both sides of the hospital bed. That's why we encourage visitors to come see us, sit and stay awhile; it's a healthy experience for everyone.
Visiting Hours
Our general visiting hours are 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Details
- You can have a maximum of 2 visitors at any one time.
- Wash your hands often while visiting our facility. It prevents the spread of germs that can cause infection.
- If you've got a fever, cold or any infection symptoms, please stay home.
- Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital is a smoking- and tobacco-free campus. Smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes, vaping devices and other similar products, along with the use of any other tobacco products, is not allowed anywhere on the grounds.
- Don't bring patients food or candies unless your attending doctor gives permission.
Patient Well-Being
At Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital, your safety and comfort in our facility and with our staff is very important. Here you'll find a few pages about our promise of privacy and patients' rights, as well as a chance for you to tell us about more about how we did on your last visit. You'll also find lots of useful information about things you'll need to know when you stay with us, from details about the bed you'll sleep in to the channels you can watch on TV.
Our patient rooms feature private bathrooms and televisions, and our patient experience comes with a few expectations. Learn more about what to expect about your stay in our hospital.
Advance Directives
Each individual has the right to direct his or her own care. Current information about Advanced Directives and Indiana state forms can be found on the Indiana State Department of Health website.
Forms included, but not limited to, include:
- Health Care Representative Appointment
- Life Prolonging Procedures Declaration
- Living Will Declaration (English and Spanish versions)
- Out-of-hospital Do Not Resuscitate Declaration and Order
Learn more at the Indiana State Department of Health website
Parental Consent
If you're traveling and have to leave your children in the care of someone else, be sure they're protected. Always leave written authorization so your children can receive medical treatment, if needed.
Simply download the form below, fill it out, and leave it with your children's caregiver. An authorized form is valid for one year following the signature date unless the form has been withdrawn with written consent.
Delegation of Authority to Treat Minors Consent Form (PDF).
Instructions for the completion of the Delegation of Authority to Treat Minors Consent Form (PDF).