Visiting suspended at Tipperary University Hospital

Management at Tipperary University Hospital have advised the public that  all visiting to the hospital is suspended for 14 days. Management stated that the suspension started on  March 23. The hospital outbreak management team is currently monitoring the situation daily. 

The following exceptions will be facilitated

·       End Of Life Non COVID-19 Patient - Two nominated relatives utilising correct hand hygiene and wearing of a facemask.

·       End Of Life COVID-19 Patient – Two nominated relatives utilising correct PPE/hand hygiene/IPC advice etc.

·       Critically ill patient - Two nominated relatives only utilising correct hand hygiene and wearing of a facemask.

·        One parent will be allowed visit children in the Paediatric Unit at any one time.

·       Maternity Department and Special Care Baby Unit  – no changes to current visiting arrangement in the maternity services.

Visiting may be further suspending during periods of Outbreak to minimise transmission of infection.

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