Visiting Hours
Mulgrave Private Hospital has introduced additional safety measures to ensure our patients and staff are protected as much as possible. The information here provides an outline of what to expect if you have an upcoming admission or want to visit a loved one in hospital.
Visitor Policy
The World Health Organisation declared COVID-19 a pandemic, meaning the virus is established on all continents (with the exception of Antarctica). We are asking for your understanding that you consider not visiting the hospital unless you are an immediate family member or carer of the patient. The ongoing requirement for physical (social) distancing means that we will continue to limit the number of visitors to our facilities.
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our hospital communities, visitors are not permitted entry to the hospital or able to visit our patients:
- Diagnosed with COVID-19 (unless no longer directed to be self-isolated); AND/OR
- Have a fever (even if mild) or respiratory illness like symptoms (a cough, shortness of breath, runny nose, tiredness and breathing difficulties); AND/OR
- A recent loss of the sense of smell OR an altered sense of taste
- Pending the results of your COVID-19 test
If you are unwell and require urgent medical attention you should contact your GP or call 000 for an ambulance (this will work even without phone credit).
Visiting Restrictions
Effective Saturday 23rd April 2022
Visiting hours are between 10am – 1pm and 3pm – 8pm
Two visitors are permitted per patient at any one time
Visitors who are FULLY Vaccinated MUST
- Wear a hospital face mask during their time in the hospital.
Visitors who are NOT fully Vaccinated MUST
- Produce evidence of a Negative Rapid Antigen Test undertaken on the day of visiting AND
- Wear an N95 face covering for the duration of their visit. (Under 18 years of age must follow the face covering requirements within the DOH Movement and gathering order).
As a high risk setting we would like to remind all visitors to maintain hand hygiene and social distancing.
If you are unwell we kindly ask you not to visit at this time.
Thank you for your understanding. These measures are in place to keep our patients and our staff safe during this challenging time.
Surgical Booking Screening Checklist
In line with DHHS guidelines, all patients due to undergo surgery in our facility, must complete our online Booking Screening Checklist prior to and on the day of their procedure.
Do not delay in seeking medical assistance
The Mulgrave Private Hospital team implores everyone to continue to seek medical help when feeling unwell for any reason, without delay. It is as important as ever that you continue with regular check-ups and any planned health screens.
Our hospital is open as is our 24/7 Emergency Department and our specialists are here ready to help you or your loved ones when you need it.
As part of the Australian Government’s private hospital viability guarantee, Mulgrave Private Hospital is part of the COVID-19 partnership agreement with the Victorian State Government, and part of the overall COVID-19 crisis management strategy.