Visiting hours at Malamulele Hospital are generally from 12:00 to 13:00, with a maximum of two visitors per patient per day, and only one visitor is allowed at the bedside at a time[3].
Each visitor may spend up to 15 minutes with the patient[3]. These regulations have been put in place to curb the spread of diseases and protect patients, visitors, and staff[5].
Visitors must be at least 18 years old, except under exceptional circumstances. Those over 60 or with co-morbidities are discouraged from visiting unless it is necessary. Visitors are required to follow strict protocols, including symptom screening, hand hygiene, and mask-wearing throughout the visit. Those found to be ill during screening will not be allowed to enter[5].
These guidelines are subject to change, especially in response to public health emergencies, and special visitation may be granted in extenuating circumstances, such as end-of-life care[5].
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