UPDATE: Visitor restriction lifted from Wednesday at Tipperary University Hospital

Tipperary University Hospital Management are advising that visiting restrictions to all wards are being lifted with effect from Wednesday 12th February January 2025.

Members of the public who are unwell are asked not to visit patients. Visitors are asked to adhere to hand hygiene and use gel dispensers on entrance to the hospital. Please note that masks are to be worn at all times when in the hospital.

Visiting arrangements

• Visiting at TippUH is permitted between 2pm – 4pm and 6.30pm – 8.30pm. No visiting is allowed outside of these hours unless in exceptional circumstances by prior arrangement with the ward/department manager
• Patients in all ward areas are permitted visitors during visiting times only
• Two visitors permitted at each bedside (in the event that a third visitors comes to the patient’s bedside earlier visitors are requested to leave immediately)
• Children should not visit the hospital unless in exceptional circumstances and by prior approval of the ward/department manager.
• Members of the public who are unwell are asked not to visit patients.
• Visits should be short – approximately an hour but should be appropriate to the needs of the patient.
• Visitors must wear a surgical facemask while in the hospital. The mask should cover the mouth and nose at all times.
• Please use the hand gel or foam at our main entrances before you go in, and before you leave.
• These measures are to ensure the highest levels of infection prevention and control and are aimed at protecting our patients, our staff and those who are visiting the hospital.
• Please note that for infection control reasons flowers or plants are not permitted

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Visiting to the Paediatric Unit

• Parents/guardians/nominated person may visit
• Visiting to the Paediatric ward is permitted outside of the times outlined above
• No children are allowed to visit except in exceptional circumstances as approved by the ward manager

Visiting to Maternity Service

• Partners/nominated support person can attend the labour ward with the woman
• Partner/nominated support person can be with the woman from 8-9 pm. In the event of a woman labouring into the evening/night/overnight, the partner/support person can be present until the baby is born.
• Siblings and one nominated person can visit at the scheduled visiting times of 2pm - 4pm & 6.30pm -8.30pm
• Partner/nominated support persons are welcome at the booking appointment, scan, anomaly scan, or any other visit that may involve communication of particular emotional significance. Please talk to your midwife if you require any additional supports during any visit

SCBU

• Visiting in the special care baby unit is facilitated for the mother and partner/nominated support person.

Masks must be worn at all times whilst in the hospital and please follow instructions as provided by security at the hospital entrance

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