North Shore Private Hospital visiting hours and policies are as follows:
- General visiting hours are from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm for non-COVID patients. Only adult visitors (18 years of age and above) are permitted during these hours[1].
- All inpatient visitors must register and receive a visitor pass at the main lobby entrance[1].
- Inpatient: One visitor at a time is allowed[1].
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Inpatient/Outpatient Surgery & Invasive Procedures:
- One visitor may stay in the designated waiting area between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm until the procedure or surgery is complete[1].
- If the procedure or surgery ends after 6:00 pm, the visitor can stay until completion, but must return when visiting hours reopen the next day[1].
- Emergency Room: One visitor is permitted depending on the patient’s condition. If admitted, the inpatient visitation policy applies[1].
- Hospice/end-of-life: One visitor permitted at a time[1].
- COVID-19 Positive Patients: Exceptions may be made to the visitor policy according to the patient’s condition and end-of-life needs with approval from administration[1].
Visitor requirements:
- Follow all hospital infection control policies
- Sanitize hands upon arrival, before entering, and upon leaving the patient’s room
- Wear a hospital-approved mask at all times
- Avoid touching items in the patient’s room or bathroom
- Only visit the patient’s room (do not visit other areas of the hospital)
- Leave promptly at the end of visiting hours[1]
References
- [1] Visiting Hours