Tufts Medical Center encourages visitors for our patients. Visiting hours are from 8:00am to 8:00pm. There are times when the patient's need for rest or the needs of his or her roommate may require an adjustment of hours or number of visitors per day. If there are times when you do not want visitors, please let the nurse know. Visitors under 13 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Visitors who are 16 years old or younger must be screened for colds and viruses before each visit. We ask that visitors chick in with a nurse before entering a patient's room. To protect patients from illness, anyone who is ill or has been in contact with a contagious disease (such as chicken pox) should not visit until any danger of spreading the infection has passed. Ask a nurse if you are uncertain about possible infections. Waiting AreasTufts Medical Center offers family waiting areas that provide comfortable settings in which family members may talk or rest, away from a patient's room. These waiting areas are located throughout the hospital. Additionally, you can contact your care provider or nurse should you need assistance on other places to wait. All waiting areas have wireless internet access. Patient-Family Centered Care Patient-Family Centered Care at Tufts Medical Center brings the perspectives of patients and families directly into the planning, delivery and evaluation of health care. The goal is to acheive the best outcomes for patients through a closer, more collaborative relationship between our health care professionals, the patient and his or her family. Patient-Family Centered Care applies to patients of all ages and is practiced in all areas of Tufts Medical Center. Please let our staff know how we can better collaborate with you to facilitate the best possible care for our patients.