The situation will be reviewed on an on-going basis.

Visiting restrictions at Tipp hospital

Due to increased infection control measures, Tipperary University Hospital in Clonmel will be temporarily suspending hospital visiting effective immediately.

Visiting is restricted to the following:

MATERNITY SERVICES

The birthing partner can attend as soon as the mother is in established Labour;

The birthing partner can attend for the birth itself;

The birthing partner can attend for delivery by caesarean section. In TUH, the birthing partner can return to the ward with the patient for one hour post-delivery;

When a baby is in the Neonatal Unit one parent (at a time) can visit their baby – by appointment;

We are also very sensitive to specific situations regarding pregnancy loss, stillbirth and unexpected complications and have adapted our visiting restrictions in these situations.

VISITING RESTRICTIONS

Visiting will only be allowed in exceptional circumstances such as:

End Of Life Non-Covid-19 Patient - Only two nominated Relatives only;

End Of Life Covid-19 Patient – Only one nominated relative utilising correct PPE/hand hygiene/IPC advice etc.;

Critically ill patient (Only Two nominated Relatives only);

One parent only will be allowed visit children in the Paediatric Unit at any time.

Children should not visit the hospital.

The situation will be reviewed on an on-going basis and any changes will be advised.