Maternity Visiting Hours

COVID-19 UPDATE: CHANGES TO HURSTVILLE MATERNITY VISITING RESTRICTIONS

Hurstville Maternity has adjusted to our visiting restrictions to ensure the continued safety for our mums, bubs, staff and doctors

From 18 May 2022;

- An additional Support person in Delivery Suite, fully vaccinated,
  RAT (Rapid Antigen Test) on admission
- SCN remains closed to visiting
- Post Natal is permitted two visitors between 1pm -3pm. The visitor must be fully vaccinated. If the visitor is aged between 5-11 years they must have received one vaccination. Proof of vaccination will be required before entry to the unit will be granted.
- Wear a surgical mask correctly at all times
- Have not arrived from overseas in the past 7 days
- Do not have any COVID-19 symptoms
- Have not tested positive to COVID-19 in the last 7 days
- Have not been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19 in the
  last 14 days

For further information please visit NSW Health guide to hospital visitation – COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Please ensure that these guidelines are met to avoid disappointment.

Partners visiting information

Please note all partners are subjected to COVID-19 screening on arrival to the hospital

Partners are subjected to COVID-19 screening on arrival to the hospital, and if they are clear, will be given visitors access.
Partners will be asked to leave the hospital, if displaying any signs or symptoms of temperature, sore throat, or any other COVID-19 symptoms as per Health Department guidelines.
Partners are still welcome to stay overnight, subject to COVID-19 screening results.
Partners have been requested to minimise their movement in and out of the unit to decrease everyone’s likelihood of exposure to COVID-19.

Please do not visit if you are unwell

For their own comfort and that of other patients, visitors should refrain from visiting patients in hospital if they are not well.

NO Visitors are permitted during NSW lockdown as per NSW Public Health orders
All visitors are subjected to COVID-19 screening on arrival to the hospital, and if they are clear, will be given visitors access.
All visitors will be asked to leave the hospital, if displaying any signs or symptoms of temperature, sore throat, or any other COVID-19 symptoms as per Health Department guidelines.

Hand Washing

As Special Care Nursery babies are vulnerable to infection, it is important to reduce this risk. Hands carry bacteria (germs) on the skin.

Bacteria are found on every surface you touch and can cause an infection in newborn babies, especially sick babies as their defence systems for fighting infection are not fully developed. All visitors are asked to wash their hands on entry to the nursery.

We also request that your partner limits touching/handling of your baby. Unwell babies need as much rest as possible. Over handling can use up precious energy.

Parking and Directions

Hurstville Private Hospital is located at:

37 Gloucester Road,
Hurstville NSW 2220

Parking

Hurstville Private provides patients and their loved ones with both paid and free parking.

Paid parking is located directly under the hospital, with access on Millet Street.

Free parking is available in all surrounding streets. Please be aware that street parking directly surrounding the hospital, on Gloucester Road and Ruby Street, is currently marked at 2 hours free parking. These parking bays are closely monitored by council officers.

Public Transport

Hurstville Private is closely located to Hurstville Railway Station and is approximately a 10 minute walk to the hospital.

Regular bus services operate from Hurstville Interchange (Barratt Street Hurstville). You may find it useful to visit www.131500.com.au or to call the Transport Information line on 131500 to plan your trip.

Other Important Information

Pharmacy
Slade pharmacy is located on level 1.

Café
Hudsons café is located on ground floor, by the main entrance, with both indoors and outside seating.

Smoking
Hurstville Private is a smoke free zone. Smoking is not permitted in the building or on hospital grounds.

Mobile Phones
Mobile phones should be switched off in our Special Care Nursery, as they may interfere with vital medical equipment in use.