About Us Our Services Publications Contact Us Home About Us Hospitals Our Services News Get Involved Careers Contact Us Visitors Current Visiting Arrangements - from 30 August 2021 As Covid-19 case numbers continue to rise across the country, and in particular in Lanarkshire, our priority is the safety and wellbeing of our patients and staff. With the rise in case numbers, and the current challenges for healthcare services, which includes pressure on hospital, primary care and community services across Lanarkshire, we have taken the decision to move back to one dedicated visitor per day. This can change from day to day but must be the same visitor attending the daily 45 minutes visiting slots. This will allow us to manage the environment and maintain physical distancing within multi-occupancy rooms within inpatient areas and also across the communal areas. ‘Essential visiting’ has been and will continue to be supported with staff taking a compassionate person centred approach for each individual patient. The named person will be able to have close contact with their loved one, such as holding hands. This will provide those patients in hospital with the vital support they need from family, carers or friends. Visiting will continue to be by appointment only and visitors should contact the ward to arrange a time to visit. However, we will review this regularly and as soon as it is safe to do so, we will expand visiting again by prioritising access for those closest to the patient and removing the very limiting time restrictions currently in place. Anyone with questions about visiting arrangements should speak to the nurse in charge of the ward. While visitors can have close contact with their loved one, they are reminded to adhere to physical distancing in communal areas of the hospital, wear face coverings and frequently wash their hands when entering and leaving clinical areas. We would also strongly encourage all visitors to carry out a Lateral Flow Test prior to visiting their loved one. Information on how to obtain a Lateral Flow Test and how to take the test is available by visiting NHS Inform at https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/coronavirus-covid-19/test-and-protect/coronavirus-covid-19-get-a-test-if-you-do-not-have-symptoms We hope everyone will understand that this decision has been made in the best interests of patients, other visitors and our staff. Anyone who is unwell and/or exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 - a new, persistent cough and fever or high temperature - should NOT visit any patients in a hospital. You should use NHS Inform's online guide to find out how to get tested for coronavirus. If you can’t get online, call 0800 028 2816. If symptoms worsen, or last for more than seven days, call 111. See information about current arrangements for maternity services Guidance on the wider use of face coverings in health and social care settings in all NHS Lanarkshire premises In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we're limiting the number of people waiting or receiving treatment in our emergency departments. Only in exceptional circumstances will anyone be allowed to accompany the patient. Your support and cooperation in implementing this is very much appreciated. Following feedback from patients, visitors and staff, we now offer open visiting. Open visiting has been introduced across most wards in our hospitals however, some ward areas may need to put some restrictions in place to ensure that patient treatment is not compromised. Where this happens, staff will speak with families and visitors to explain. Please check with the ward before planning your visit. You’ll find hospital contact information, location details and travel information on our hospitals pages: University Hospital Hairmyres University Hospital Monklands University Hospital Wishaw John’s Campaign Our patients are at the centre of everything we do. Our pledge is to support families and carers who wish to stay with their loved ones while in hospital. We believe that this will promote our patients’ wellbeing while in our care. Whether within or outwith our visiting times, please speak to the nurse in charge if the person you care for needs you and you are able and willing to stay with them. Patient Rights The Patient Rights (Scotland) Act 2011 was passed by the Scottish Parliament on 24 February 2011, and received Royal Assent on 31 March 2011. The Act requires Scottish Ministers to publish a Charter of Patient Rights and Responsibilities which summarises the existing rights and responsibilities of patients using the NHS in Scotland and of people with an interest in their care. Within the charter, your rights and responsibilities fall under six headings – access, communications and participation, confidentiality, respect, safety, feedback and complaints. You can access a copy of the charter on the NHS inform website. Patient Information DOWNLOAD Information for patients admitted to hospital 505.31 KB 16885 downloads To view the PDF document click on the blue 'Download' button To download the PDF... DOWNLOAD Information for outpatients 260.54 KB 21809 downloads To view the PDF document click on the blue 'Download' button To download the PDF... DOWNLOAD Information for day surgery patients 1.82 MB 23263 downloads To view the PDF document click on the blue 'Download' button To download the PDF... 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