Visitor Information

1. Effective April 17, 2023, Cape Regional Health System has updated its masking policy to "masking optional" for most patients, visitors and staff.
2. Please note there are some instances when wearing a mask is still required:
   • Upon request of the patient or the patient’s support person
   • When isolation precautions are in place (ex. confirmed or suspected COVID-19, flu, etc).
   • For patients or visitors experiencing respiratory symptoms (coughing, difficulty breathing, sneezing or nasal congestion)
3. Cape Regional Health System's masking guidance may change based on COVID-19 levels in Cape May County and surrounding areas. We will continue to monitor COVID-19 activity and determine masking guidance accordingly.

10 am - 6 pm, 7 days a week. Two visitors at a time for patients at Cape Regional Medical Center. Visitors MUST BE AT LEAST 18 years of age. Two visitors at a time is permitted during these hours. Visitors are NOT PERMITTED under the following circumstances: For inpatients who are in isolation for COVID-19 or receiving aerosol generating procedures.

• Two visitors permitted at a time.

Up to two visitors at bedside at the same time. Visitors may switch throughout the day.

Alternate visitors must wait in their vehicle or outside of the building. Congregating in lobbies and waiting rooms is prohibited.

Two parents or guardians may visit at the same time

• One visitor until the patient is taken into prep
• One visitor for discharge instructions.

Support persons who meets the Medical Center's guidelines, will be permitted under the following circumstances.

• Pediatrics - Both parents/guardians for a patient under the age of 18
• Hospice/End of Life - Two visitors at a time for a hospice or end-of-life patient who is negative for COVID-19 (unless a limited number of additional persons is deemed to be appropriate)
• Disabled Patient - Two alternating caregivers for an intellectually, cognitively or developmentally disabled patient

Designated support person duties may not be transferred. The designated support person guidelines are subject to change without notice.

Emergency Medicine Department
609.463.2137

Critical Care/Intensive Care Unit (CCU/ICU)
609.463.2200

2 East
609.463.2230

2 North
609.463.2243

3 PCU
609.463.2300

4 East
609.463.2400

Same Day Surgery
609.463.2150

All community health meetings and support groups have been relocated out of the medical center until further notice.

If you are uncertain of whether or not your community health group or support group has been cancelled, please call the organization directly for up-to-date information.

Vending machines

For your convenience, vending machines offering beverages and snack foods are located throughout the medical center. Eating is prohibited in patient rooms.

Cafeteria

The medical center's cafeteria is open 7 days a week; Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Visitors may enjoy a meal or beverage in our reserved Visitor Dining Area. The main dining room is reserved for team members only. Please keep your mask on covering your nose and mouth while ordering and making your purchase. Please social distance from other visitors while dining. Hand sanitizer stations are available throughout the cafeteria area.

The Cape Keepsakes Gift Shop is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed on Saturday. Gift shop hours may vary dependent on staffing.

If you would like to send a gift to a patient, please call Cape Keepsakes at 609.463.2391 and visit our webpage for a selection of gifts Cape Keepsakes for details.

To order flowers, please call Cape Winds Florist at 609.884.1865.