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Outpatient Appointments, Relative Support Service and Patient Property Drop Off

Outpatient Appointments

If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19, have been in an affected area or have a fever or cough, please DO NOT attend the hospital.

Children under 12 years other than the patient’s own children (by prior arrangement) should not be brought to visit. Children must be under the supervision of an adult at all times while in the hospital.

What infection control procedures should I follow in the hospital?

Any visitors who have permission to visit should adhere to the following infection control guidelines:

  • wash your hands thoroughly before arriving at the hospital
  • use the hand hygiene gels at the entrance to the hospital and throughout the hospital
  • cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough and sneeze and put used tissues into a bin
  • wash your hands thoroughly before leaving the hospital

Coronavirus (COVID – 19)

If you feel you are experiencing symptoms of coronavirus (COVID – 19) including cough, shortness of breath, breathing difficulties and a high temperature, please do not visit St. Vincent’s University Hospital. It is important that you contact your GP by telephone for medical advice.

For more information on coronavirus (COVID-19) please see the HSE website here or call the HSE helpline on 1850 241850.

Outpatient Appointments, Relative Support Service and Patient Property Drop Off