Visiting restrictions in all areas
Due to a rise in respiratory illnesses (flu, RSV, Covid-19), Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore are implementing visiting restrictions with immediate effect.
Visiting restrictions are currently in place in all wards.
These measures will be kept under review. Visiting on critical and compassionate grounds continue to be accommodated. End of life and compassionate visits are coordinated at ward or department level with the Clinical Nurse Manager or Nurse in Charge of the unit.
Visiting arrangements on compassionate grounds should please follow the instructions below.
- Do not visit the hospital if you have symptoms of COVID-19 or influenza (high temperature, cough, shortness of breath, or loss or change to your sense of smell or taste).
- All inpatient visiting must be arranged in advance with the Clinical Nurse Manager/ Nurse in Charge of the ward.
- Visits are between 3pm to 4.30pm and 6.30pm to 8pm.
- Only 1 person may attend each visit for 30 minutes.
- Visitors must remain within the bed space of the patient they are visiting and not interact with other visitors or patients during their visit.
- Visitors must perform hand hygiene on arrival to the hospital, on entry to the ward, during the visit and when exiting the ward.
Protect yourself and others
Do not visit a hospital if you have any symptoms of cold, flu, COVID-19, or any viral illness.
Clean your hands regularly and use hand sanitiser
You may be asked to wear a face mask and PPE in parts of the hospital.