VISITING PROTOCOL – SERVICES FOR OLDER PEOPLE

Here at Marymount we constantly strive to seek a balance between managing the risk posed to our Residents and Patients by COVID-19 and other communicable diseases with an appreciation for the importance of visiting by family and friends

TEMPORARY NOTICE : 08/04/2024

Please be advised we currently have an outbreak of Norovirus (Winter Vomiting Bug) within the facility. Therefore regrettably,  we kindly request that visiting is limited to essential attendance only.

It is imperative that every person entering Marymount adheres to strict Hand Hygiene practices before and after visiting- NOTE- Hands should be washed utilising soap and water using the hand washing sink on entering and leaving the Patient/Residents bedroom. Alcohol gel dispensers are in place around the building, and these may be used in addition to hand washing.

We are most grateful for your assistance in ensuring the safety of our vulnerable cohort of patients.

If you have any further queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us on 0214869100 and your query will be directed as appropriate. Should you wish to arrange a virtual visit please contact the ward and we would be more than happy to arrange this.

As always, we request that anyone displaying any respiratory or gastric symptoms within the past 72 hours refrain from attending the hospital for the safety of our staff and patients, and to minimise the impact to our vital service.

Thank you sincerely for your cooperation and patience currently.  By adhering to these protocols, we hope to reopen fully in the very near future.

 

We are constantly reviewing our visiting protocols in line with national guidance and in appreciation for circulating levels of virus in the community: Visiting Protocols are subject to change, we suggest that you check our website for frequent updates, or ring prior to visiting should you have any queries on phone number (021)4869100

  • IMPORTANT: PLEASE DO NOT VISIT if you have any cold/ flu like symptoms  – please contact us and we would be happy to arrange a virtual visit instead.

VISITING GUIDELINES for both Services for Older People and Inpatient Palliative Care Unit

  • Visiting is permitted Monday to Sunday from 12pm to 8pm.
  • Please no congregating in Ward communal areas.
  • All visitors must check in at reception and upon entering the ward area.
  • IMPORTANT: We encourage patients to choose to have a complete rest day which is visitor free, allowing for relaxation, reflection and therapeutic intervention.
  • We ask that all visitors must adhere to directions on essential infection prevention and control practices including maintaining physical distance, respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette
  • Hand hygiene is the single most important action to reduce the spread of infection, we would ask that you would complete Hand Hygiene upon entering the hospital, and upon entering and leaving the patient’s room.
  • Medical face covers are available at PPE stations located at the hospital entrance if required.
  • Visitors are reminded of the risk of inadvertent exposure to infection during a visit and the threat this may pose to their or other’s health

For the safety of our patients, visitors and staff we recommend that all visitors are fully vaccinated, including booster.

We greatly appreciate your understanding and patience with regard to our visiting protocols & we thank you for helping us to keep everyone safe in Marymount.

For inquiries, call (021) 486 9100

 

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