Visiting hours and guidelines
South Gippsland Hospital requests all staff, volunteers, visitors and patients to take an active role in preventing the spread of infection.
Hand hygiene is the single most important factor in reducing the spread of infections. Staff, volunteers and visitors are requested to wash their hands before and after patient contact.
Pink hand cleansers are located outside each room and at entrances/exits. Alternatively wash basins are located along the main corridor and in the toilets.
For the safety of current hospital patients, family and friends with a cold/flu or gastroenteritis symptoms (vomiting or diarrhoea) are asked not to visit until they are well.
Visiting Hours
Visiting hours at South Gippsland Hospital are between 9.30 am and 7.00 pm daily.
- Visitors are encouraged to visit during designated visiting hours; visits outside of hours are at the discretion of the manager with prior communication and arranging.
- SGH supports a culture of flexibility in special circumstances through open visiting hours. In special circumstances, e.g. end of life care, visitors may be permitted to stay with the consumer outside general visiting hours.
- No visiting if unwell, including any signs of cold or flu.
In the event of an infectious outbreak, visiting restrictions may be in place. There will be signage at reception areas and advice to the community will occur via social media.
