Visitors
We understand the importance of family and friends to speed the recovery of patients. Visitors are good medicine!
Visiting Hours
Visiting Hours for the Hospital are from 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM daily.
Critical Care Unit: Limited visiting - Please Check with Nurse.
Birth Center: 2:00 - 4:00 PM and 6:00 - 8:00 PM
*Children under 14 need nurses' permission
*Fathers have unlimited visiting through daytime hours.
The hours may vary based on the patient's condition and needs.
In consideration of our patients and others, we ask you to limit visitors to two per patient at one time. Families should speak to the patient's nurse to determine the most appropriate visitation schedule.
Visiting children must be under adult supervision at all times.
Nursing Home Visiting Hours: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Please do not visit a patient or resident when you are sick. Check with the nurse before visiting if you are unsure if you are contagious.
Hand Hygiene
Visitors can help prevent the spread of germs and infection by following these simple steps:
- Wet your hands with warm water.
- Apply soap.
- Rub your hands together vigorously, making sure you rub the backs of your hands, between the fingers and underneath the fingernails for 15 seconds. (About the time it takes to sing the ABC song.)
- Rinse well.
- Dry with clean paper towel.
- Take the paper towel and turn off the water.
- Dispose of the paper towel in the trash.
Hand washing: A simple way to prevent infection - MayoClinic.com
Translator Service
Rusk County Hospital & Nursing Home provides translator services at no charge to patients and visitors. Patients and family are encouraged to use the interpreter services whenever necessary.
Cafeteria
Cafeteria Hours are from 11:00 AM - 1:15 PM
Canteen Hours: Open 24 hours
Complementary coffee and tea available in hospital entrance waiting area near The Gift Shoppe.
Vending machines are located throughout the hospital:
- Near the hospital entrance by the administration offices.
- In the Canteen (located on Ground Floor - lower level).
- In the Professional Building near Rusk County Clinic Pharmacy (pop machine only).
Guest trays can be delivered to patient's room.
(Please arrange and pay for the guest tray at the front desk.)
The Gift Shoppe
The Gift Shoppe is located on the first floor of the hospital next to the main Family Lounge and the Reception Desk. An extensive assortment of books, gifts, cards, jewelry, and candy are available at reasonable prices.
The Gift Shoppe is operated by dedicated volunteers from the Partners of Rusk County Memorial. All proceeds benefit the charitable works of the organization.
Hours: Monday - Friday: 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
(Closed Sunday)
Chapel Services
Ecumenical Worship services are held at our Chapel on Sunday and Thursday at 2:00 PM. The Chapel is also open during visiting hours for individuals seeking an area for quiet meditation or reflection. Click here for the chapel schedule.
Banking Services
Banking services are available through the Heritage Bank ATM near the hospital registration desk.
Telephone, Mail and Newspapers
Phones available for public use are located at the nurses' station and in the Emergency Room waiting area.
The St. Paul Pioneer Press newspaper is available in the hospital lobby.
Mail is distributed to patients and residents by our staff. Outgoing mail can be placed in the mailbox located near the front entrance of the hospital.
Family Lounges
We have two family lounges throughout the hospital. Coffee is available for visitors in the front lounge between the switchboard and administrative offices.
Visitor Parking
Parking is available in front of the Nursing Home and Marshfield Clinic.
Restrictions
We do not allow cell phone use within our facility. Smoking is permitted outside the facility in designated areas only. We do not allow latex balloons as we are a latex free facility.