Gove County Medical Center Visitor Information
At GCMC, we recognize that a strong support system is important to our patient’s recovery; therefore, spouses, parents, and ministry may visit you at any time.
We welcome friends and other relatives to visit according to the schedule listed below.
To ensure that our patients are able to get much-needed rest in order to recover, we ask that visitors be limited to no more than 3 at a time.
In an effort to keep the noise level down, we ask that visitors be as quiet as possible and refrain from congregating in the hallway outside patient rooms. Visitors and family members may relax in our Sunroom when they are not in the patient’s room.
Children under 12 years of age shall not be admitted as visitors to the hospital except in the company of a responsible adult. Children under 6 years of age shall be admitted as visitors only when authorized by the attending physician or professional nurse charged with the responsibility for the care of the patient, or the CEO.
Door Locking Policy
In an effort to provide a safe environment for our patients, residents, visitors, and staff, GCMC has limited the number of doors in which you can enter our facility. All visitors to Gove County Medical Center will need to enter through one of three entrances: GCMC Main Entrance, Long Term Care Main Entrance, and Independent Living Apartments Main Entrance.
GCMC Hours
Hospital Visitors
Sunday – Saturday
Visiting Hours 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
For patient and staff safety, all doors will be locked after 6:00 p.m.
To obtain access to the hospital after 6:00 p.m., please use the button at the Emergency Room entrance to call for assistance
During regular business hours, please enter through Hospital’s Main Entrance (East Sunroom Door) or the business office entrance. The business office entrance will unlock at 6:30 a.m.
Sleep Lab Patients
At the time of scheduled appointment
ILA Main Entrance
Contact the Sleep Lab at 785-754-5179 to be let into the building for service
Nursing Home Visitors
Monday – Friday
Day/Evening Visitation
6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
LTC Main Entrance
After Hours Visitation
8:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Use the button at the Emergency Room entrance to call for assistance
Saturday – Sunday
Day/Evening Visitation
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
LTC Main Entrance
After Hours Visitation
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Use the button at the Emergency Room entrance to call for assistance
Independent Living Visitors
Monday – Friday
Day/Evening Visitation
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
ILA Main Entrance
After Hours Visitation
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
To gain entry to ILA Main Entrance, contact the ILA tenant that you are visiting
Saturday – Sunday Visitation
All Visiting Hours
To gain entry to ILA Main Entrance, contact the ILA tenant that you are visiting
The ER is open 24/7 and all emergencies will still need to present themselves to the Emergency Room Entrance at all times.
Code of Conduct for Patients
In an effort to provide a safe and healthy environment for staff, visitors, patients and their families, Gove County Medical Center expects visitors, patients and accompanying family members and/or care givers to refrain from unacceptable behaviors that are disruptive or pose a threat to the rights or safety of other patients and staff.
The following behaviors are prohibited:
- Possession of firearms or any weapon
- Physical assault, arson or inflicting bodily harm
- Throwing objects
- Climbing on furniture or toys*
- Making verbal threats to harm another individual or destroy property
- Intentionally damaging equipment or property
- Making menacing gestures
- Attempting to intimidate or harass other individuals
- Making harassing, offensive or intimidating statements, or threats of violence through phone calls, letters, voicemail, email, or other forms of written, verbal or electronic communication.
- Racial or cultural slurs or other derogatory remarks associated with, but not limited to, race, language or sexuality.
If you are subjected to any of these behaviors or witness inappropriate behavior, please report to any staff member. Violators are subject to removal from the facility.
*Adults are expected to supervise children in their care.