COVID-19 precautionary measures at NECH, including the restriction on visitors to the Hospital and Aged Care, will be reinstated effective 6 August 2020.
The following COVID-19 precautionary rules apply to the Hospital and to Aged Care:
HOSPITAL:
- A Concierge Desk will be located at the Hospital main entrance from: 0700hrs to 1800hrs, Monday to Friday
0800hrs to 1800hrs – Saturday
1100hrs to 1800hrs – Sunday - All visitors will be restricted to two visitors at one time, per patient, per day. Patients to nominate visitors each day. Theatre and Gastroenterology patients can have one nominated support person who can drop off and pick up the patient from the Concierge Desk. For any extraordinary circumstances, please speak to the Ward Manager.
- All visitors will be required to conduct a temperature check and information recording at the Concierge Desk.
- Everyone is required to maintain social distancing of 1.5 metres.
- If visitors appear unwell, they will be asked to leave the premises if considered to be a risk.
AGED CARE:
- Visiting hours in the Aged Care Home are 1100-1300 and 1600-1800, 7 days per week.
- Concierge for Payneham Wing is located in the Hospital main entrance.
- Concierge for Campbell Wing is located in the Aged Care Reception.
- All visitors entering Aged Care are required to continue temperature checks, information recording and proof receiving the 2020 influenza vaccine.
- Everyone is required to maintain social distancing of 1.5 metres.
- If visitors appear unwell, they will be asked to leave the premises if considered to be a risk.
