Search for: Home About Hospitals News and Events Patients and Visitors Services Working With Us Contact Face-coverings and hospital infection control rules stay in force from 19 July 3:09 PM // 16TH JULY 2021 Face-coverings will continue to be required at Southport and Ormskirk hospitals when national Covid-19 restrictions are lifted in many settings on Monday 19 July. This is in line with Public Health England’s infection prevention control guidelines which remain in place for all staff and visitors. Hospital visiting will also remain restricted except in limited circumstances. Bridget Lees, Director of Nursing, Midwifery and Therapies, said: “Hospitals are different from other places. If more people come into our hospital and don’t wear face-coverings, it is more likely that people will bring infection in and risk the health of vulnerable patients. “We know how difficult it is for families with loved ones in hospital but minimising visiting is the best way to keep everyone as safe from infection as possible. “Both patients and visitors must follow our infection control guidance, including wearing a face-covering. These are provided free by us at all hospital entrances. Please also remember ‘hands, face and space’.” Anyone visiting the Trust not wearing a face-covering, and without a documented medical exemption, may be asked to leave. Bridget added: “Finally, I want to thank the public for their amazing support but we still need your help to keep our patients safe.” Visiting With prior arrangement, visiting only continues in the following specific circumstances at Southport and Ormskirk hospitals: Patients who are at the end of their life – up to 2 visitors Women in maternity – 1 partner for appointments and scans and 2 interchangeable partners for inpatients one at a time with both present during labour while on the delivery suite Children/neonatal –1 named parent/carer (parents/carers can interchange) Supporting someone with dementia, a learning disability, autism or other similar complex conditions that would be deemed in their best interest (where not being present would cause the patient to be distressed) Supporting someone with continuing healthcare needs for discharge If the above circumstances apply, each individual area will advise on arrangements for booking your visit. Check our website for further information. Vaccination All adults in England have now been offered at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine. The vaccines are safe and effective. They give the best protection against Covid-19. It usually takes around two to three weeks for an antibody response to develop. Two doses of vaccine are needed for maximum protection against Covid-19. Book a vaccination here. Stay safe Government guidance on how to stay safe and help prevent the spread from 19 July here. SHARE THIS ARTICLE | « BACK TO ALL NEWS ARTICLES LATEST NEWS Baby and Child Remembrance Service 9:59 AM // 25TH NOVEMBER 2021 The chaplaincy team and bereavement midwives at Ormskirk hospital hold a memorial service every December for anyone who has… Public consultation starts into hyper-acute stroke service 8:52 AM // 22ND NOVEMBER 2021 The NHS in Sefton, West Lancashire, Knowsley and Liverpool has launched a 12-week public consultation… Staff nurse? It’s time to join our A&E family 1:00 PM // 15TH NOVEMBER 2021 Our Emergency Department is looking to welcome new nursing talent to their family at Southport… Southport & Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust 2021 © All Rights Reserved Privacy Statement | Cookie Policy We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok Translate