The general visiting hours for Penrith (Nepean) Hospital are from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM every day.[1][2][8]
Each patient is allowed up to four visitors per day during these hours.[1][2][8] Please note that visiting hours or the number of visitors may vary for certain wards or services. It’s strongly recommended to check with staff or the specific ward for any special arrangements or further details.
For specialized areas, additional information includes:
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU): Visiting hours are also 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Staff may make specific arrangements for visits based on patient needs.[1][2]
- Maternity Ward: Visiting hours may be different; for example, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM have been reported. Always check with the ward for current times.[2]
- Birth Unit: Women can have two support people present.[8]
- Paediatric and Neonatal Wards: Parents or carers are welcome 24 hours. One parent or carer can stay overnight. Other visitors may attend during standard visiting hours.[8]
- Cancer Care Centre: Two visitors or carers per bedside, who must be 16 years or over.[8]
Please avoid visiting if you have symptoms of COVID-19 or any respiratory infections (such as cough, fever, sore throat, or runny nose) in the last seven days.[2][8] Children under 12 are generally discouraged, especially in the ICU, due to infection risks.[2]
For more precise details or for specific arrangements in restricted wards, contact the hospital or the nurse unit manager.
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