Visiting by appointment has been re-introduced at Mayo University Hospital. Access to visitors is limited to one person per patient each day, by appointment. Patients identify who they would like to visit and staff then telephone the nominated support person and offer a time slot.
In line with current national guidance in relation to visiting hospitals, visitors will be asked to produce their EU Digital COVID Certificate or HSE COVID-19 vaccination record or other proof of immunity at the entrance.
Visitors may be asked to show some photo ID to prove that the proof of immunity is theirs. There are exemptions from the requirement for the EU Digital COVID Certificate or HSE COVID-19 Vaccination Record or other proof of immunity on compassionate grounds.
Children should not visit the hospital at this time unless agreed in advance, on compassionate grounds, with the ward manager. All visitors will be required to wear a FFP2 surgical face mask to help reduce the spread of Covid-19 and protect themselves, patients and staff.
Visitors are also required to perform good hand hygiene regularly during their visit to the hospital. Anyone planning to visit the hospital is asked to delay their visit if they have any symptoms of Covid-19, have been in contact with anyone with Covid-19 or are awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test. There are separate arrangements in place for access to the maternity department for nominated support partners.
