Our Wards - Ormskirk Hospital - Neonatal ward
Overview
Contact Number: 01695 656 922
It is acknowledged that parents of newborn babies in the Neonatal Unit are not visitors & both parents have 24hr access.
- We are a 10 cot Unit, with all cot spaces being 2 metres apart.
- To ensure extra safety, where possible, babies will be nursed in a room on their own.
- Parents & Visitors should wear a mask within the clinical area unless medically exempt
- Visiting Times for Grandparents – Between 2.00pm to 7.00pm for 1 hour. 1 visit per day. During busy periods a 1 hour slot will need to be booked.
Daily assessment by Ward Manager/Shift Leader is carried out to determine whether further restrictions need to be applied, ensuring the safety of babies and staff is not compromised.
- Number at the cot side:
- Parent/Guardian/Carer x 2 persons
- Siblings
- Grandparents x 2, during 1 hour time slot
Maximum number of 4 adults at the cot side
- Parents are not visitors, however, must wear gown & mask if covid positive, ensuring optimal hand hygiene is adhered to at all times.
- Visitors feeling unwell, should not visit.
- Visitors showing any symptoms of COVID-19 should not visit.
- Visitors who have had any contact with someone who has tested positive should not visit for 7 days.
- Please ensure optimal hand hygiene is adhered to at all times.
This is essential for infection prevention and control
In exceptional circumstances visiting on an individual basis can be risk assessed after discussion with the Senior Nurse/Clinical Lead & Matron.