Visiting Hours

Restrictions due to COVID-19

VISITING HOURS TEMPORARILY CEASED - Due to reported COVID19 case in the local community

Guidance regarding COVID-19

The World Health Organisation declared COVID-19 a pandemic, meaning the virus is established on all continents (with the exception of Antarctica). We are asking for your understanding that you consider not visiting the hospital unless you are an immediate family member or carer of the patient. The ongoing requirement for physical (social) distancing means that we will continue to limit the number of visitors to our facilities.

Visiting Restrictions

VISITING HOURS TEMPORARILY CEASED - Due to reported COVID19 case in the local community, please see the below update:

• No Visitors are permitted on site unless for exemption reason (end of life etc.), granted by the executive team.
• Face masks continue to be mandatory for all staff, VMOs, third parties, students, volunteers. Patients outside their rooms.
• Staff and VMOs can travel for essential work reasons. Please note, that at our hospital we have a Healthe care check in and screening system which is compliant with NSW Health and NSW Services check in process and must be completed prior to entry. For more information visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/rules/affected-regions...

Thanks for your cooperation and understanding while we do our part to keep our patients, staff and community safe.

Upon entry to the hospital and during your visit, please practice simple hygiene by:

• Making sure to clean your hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds with soap and water, or use an alcohol-based hand rub
• Cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing with tissue or a flexed elbow AND

Practice physical (social) distancing by:

• Attempting to keep a distance of 1.5 metres (5 feet) between you and other people where possible. If you are required to move closer than 1.5 metres, ensure that the time does not exceed 15 minutes
• Avoid shaking hands, hugging, touching or kissing other people or sharing food
• Avoid close contact with anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms
• If you are asked to wear a surgical face mask, after putting it on to cover your nose and mouth, do not touch the front of the mask and remove it using the ear loops or head straps
• Dispose of the used mask into a waste bin and perform hand hygiene with soap and water or alcohol hand rub

We are also encouraging visitors to download the Australian Government’s COVIDSafe app, which is designed to provide early notification of possible exposure.

If you are concerned please contact healthdirect on 1800 022 222 or the Public Health Unit for further information on 1300 066 055.