Under COVID-19 Alert level 3 Gisborne Hospital has expanded its visitor policy.
When limiting visitors to Gisborne Hospital the health and wellbeing of our patients and staff are our highest priority. We also recognise how important the support of whānau and friends is for our patients.
Wherever possible we encourage families to stay in touch with patients through FaceTime, phone and other apps. Free wifi is available for this purpose.
Visiting hours
Visiting hours are between 2-5pm with the following requirements:
- Only one visitor from the patient's bubble may visit each patient. They must only visit once a day
- No children will be allowed on the wards
- No visitors can have any cold-like symptoms or be in isolation due to potential COVID-19.
- Visiting outside 2-5pm may be approved by the Charge Nurse Manager or Senior Consultant. Call before visiting.
- For social distancing, it may be necessary to limit the numbers of visitors to a ward at any one time.
There is one public entry to Gisborne Hospital – the Emergency/Outpatients entry – where all visitors will be screened before they enter. Visitors will be asked for contact details so that contract tracing can be done if required. All visitors must use hand sanitiser, keep 2 metres physical distance and follow the guidance of staff.
- Delivery/maternity – one support person from your bubble for the duration of the labour and birth at our Puawai Aroha
- Neonatal Unit – Parents of infant only, one at a time
- Planet Sunshine - one parent or caregiver
- Emergency Department - one support person
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Ward 5 (isolation ward) NO VISITORS. Some exceptions may be possible on essential or compassionate grounds. Charge nurse manager must approve. Call first.
People over 70-years-old, or with an existing health condition, which may expose them to greater risk, are advised to avoid visiting.
Thank you for their continued support, and remind everyone to practise effective hand hygiene through washing with soap for 20 seconds and to maintain appropriate social distancing by staying in your “bubble”.