Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

Mercy University Hospital Status Update, 7th October 2020

OUTPATIENT CLINICS
The Outpatient department has recommenced a routine service, taking into account infection control and public health guidance.  Some patient consultations are now taking place via telephone and/or video calls. 
If you have an appointment with us please do not attend unless we have contacted you.  The hospital is making direct contact with ALL patients to provide them with specific appointment times.  To ensure patient safety and to comply with social distancing, please do not arrive early for your appointment but arrive on time.
Patients are asked not to visit the hospital if they have symptoms of coronavirus and to instead contact their GP.

INPATIENTS
Elective and day case procedures have recommenced, taking into account infection control and public health guidance.  Patients will be contacted directly by the hospital regarding admission.
Patients are asked not to attend the hospital unless they are contacted by the hospital and provided with a specific appointment

VISITING RESTRICTIONS:
Strict visiting restrictions remain in place. 
Due to prevailing infection control issues, visiting at the Mercy is restricted to patients who:
• are critically ill or who have specific care needs
• are inpatients in St. Anne’s Children’s Ward.

Please note:
• Only one permitted visitor per patient is allowable at one time.
• Children are not allowed to visit.

In exceptional clinical circumstances, visiting will be facilitated by prior agreement with the Clinical Nurse Manager on the ward.
Patients are asked not to visit the hospital if they have symptoms of coronavirus and to instead contact their GP.

Thank you for your cooperation.