Glenwood Hospital Benoni Visiting Hours

When visiting Life The Glynnwood Hospital in Benoni, being aware of the Glenwood Hospital Benoni visiting hours is crucial for a smooth experience. This guide provides specific visiting hours for various wards, ensuring you plan your visit effectively while adhering to the hospital’s policies.

General Visiting Hours

Life The Glynnwood Hospital in Benoni limits general visiting to two visitors per person, strictly prohibiting children under 12 years old in all wards. This policy ensures a safe and controlled environment for patients and staff alike.

Specific Ward Visiting Hours

Each ward at Life The Glynnwood Hospital has designated visiting periods to accommodate patient care and hospital operations:

Maternity Ward

Visiting hours for the Maternity Ward are set between 15:00 – 16:00 and 19:15 – 20:00. During these times, family and friends can visit new mothers while respecting the necessary rest and recovery period.

Neonatal ICU

• Kangaroo Parent: 12:00 – 14:00
• Parents Only: 08:00 – 09:00, 11:00 – 12:00, 14:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 18:00, 20:00 – 21:00
• Grandparents: 14:00 – 16:00 (Saturdays only)

Parents have more extensive visiting periods in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, recognizing the importance of parental presence in neonatal care. Grandparents are welcome on Saturdays for a specific visiting window.

Paediatric Ward

In the Paediatric Ward, visiting hours are scheduled from 15:00 – 16:00 and 19:15 – 20:00. One parent is permitted to stay overnight, providing constant comfort to the child.

Paediatric ICU

• Parents Only: 08:00 – 20:00
• Other Visitors: 14:00 – 15:00, 19:15 – 20:00

Parents have extensive access to the Paediatric ICU to support their child, with restricted visiting hours for other visitors to maintain a healing environment.

Medical and Surgical Wards

• General Ward (1 Gen): 14:00 – 15:00, 19:15 – 20:00
• Medical Wards (2 North & 2 South, COVID-negative only): 14:00 – 15:00, 19:15 – 20:00
• Surgical Ward (1 South): 14:30 – 15:30, 19:15 – 20:00

These wards have structured visiting hours to align with patient care routines and recovery processes.

Specialty Wards

• Orthopaedic Ward (1 North): 15:00 – 16:00, 19:15 – 20:00
• Cardiothoracic Ward (2 East): 14:00 – 15:00, 19:15 – 20:00
• Renal Ward (1st Floor): 14:00 – 15:00, 19:15 – 20:00 (excluding Renal Dialysis Unit)
• Oncology Ward: 14:00 – 15:00, 19:15 – 20:00
• Neurology Ward: 15:00 – 16:00, 19:00 – 20:00

These wards cater to specific medical needs and have uniquely tailored visiting schedules.

Intensive and High Care Units

• High Care (3rd Floor): 14:30 – 15:30, 19:15 – 20:00
• High Care (4th Floor): 13:30 – 14:30, 19:15 – 20:00
• ICU (3rd Floor): 14:30 – 15:30, 19:15 – 20:00
• Specialised Intensive Care: 14:30 – 15:30, 19:15 – 20:00

Intensive Care Units (ICUs) are vital for critical patient care, requiring tailored and limited visiting hours.

Important Note

Visitors must strictly adhere to these hours unless otherwise authorized by a doctor. No visitors are allowed during medical rounds, doctors’ rounds, or handover times, ensuring uninterrupted patient care.

Contact Information

For further inquiries or to confirm visiting policies, contact Life The Glynnwood Hospital:

• Address: 33–35 Harrison Street, Benoni, 1501
• Tel: 011 741 5000
• Email: theglynnwood@lifehealthcare.co.za

You can also visit the Life The Glynnwood website for more information about their services and policies.