20/09/2021
NO VISITORS
Restricted visitor policy for all Waikato DHB hospitals
To help protect patients, whΔnau and staff, no visitors will be allowed at any Waikato DHB facilities, effective from 2pm Monday 20 September until further notice.
The primary purpose of our no visitor policy at this time is to reduce risk of infection in our hospitals and to keep everyone safe.
As our Public Health unit conducts further investigation into the COVID-19 cases identified in the Kaiaua area the DHB is acting with an abundance of caution. We expect to have more information soon and will review our visitor policy accordingly.
At this time, only support people or caregivers are allowed:
β’ One support person for Emergency Department
β’ One caregiver for paediatric areas
β’ One support person for birthing facilities.
All support people/caregivers need to report to Waikato DHB staff on arrival and must:
β’ use the NZ COVID Tracer app and scan codes displayed, or record details to ensure contact tracing can be carried out, if required
β’ wear a face mask or covering
β’ observe strict hand hygiene and physical distancing
β’ follow the instructions of staff at all times
β’ NOT have any COVID-19 symptoms or be otherwise unwell.
We recognise how important the support of whΔnau is for our patients.
Some exceptions to our current no visitor policy may be possible on essential or compassionate grounds, and must be approved by the charge nurse manager, charge midwife manager or, out of hours, the duty nurse manager.
This excludes children under 16 who cannot visit at this time.
We encourage patients and whΔnau to use technology where available to maintain contact in these difficult times.
Thank you for understanding and respecting our safety requirements.