Visitors are very important for our patients and are welcome at the Royal Women's Hospital.
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For the comfort of all patients, you are requested to limit the number of visitors to a maximum of four at any one time (two visitors at any one time in the High Dependency Unit).
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Visiting Hours
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Maternity ward: Visiting hours are from 2.30pm-8pm daily.
Partners can visit between 8am and 8.30pm.
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Gynaecology and Oncology (cancer) Ward: Visiting hours is generally from 10am-8pm daily. (Alternative visiting hours may be negotiated with the Nurse In Charge in special circumstances).
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Special and Intensive care for babies: Our staff aim to provide family centred care while maintaining the privacy of personal information and the prevention of infection.
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Family and friends, including children, may visit babies in special or intensive care, according to the wishes of the baby's parents.
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To help provide a quiet and safe environment for all babies, we request than no more than three family members or friends (including the baby's parent/s) at baby's bedside at any one time.
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Written parental permission is required for family members or friends to visit a baby in the absence of a parent.
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There is no restriction on how long you may stay at baby's bedside. However our staff may request that parents and visitors leave from time to time, for example, during doctor rounds or staff handover.
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Infection control
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To help prevent the spread of infection we ask that you do not visit if you are unwell or have recently been in contact with an infectious illness including:
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- Measles
- Chickenpox
- Mumps
- Shingles
- Whooping cough
- Scabies
- Tuberculosis
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Please check with our staff if you are unsure or require further information.
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