University Hospital Hairmyres, Glasgow

From 13th July, NHS Lanarkshire will be re-instating a level of visiting for the majority of our patients. This will be stage two of a four-stage approach.

• The designated visitor will be asked to work with ward staff to identify a specific time to visit so that we can balance the volume of traffic through our wards. They will also be asked to stay away if they are unwell for any reason so that their loved one is protected.
• Visitors will be required to wear a mask and to use hand gel on their hands on entering the hospital and again before entering the ward. They will be asked to keep the mask on for the duration of their time in the hospital.
• Each visit is restricted to a maximum of 45 minutes. This is to accommodate all patients’ visitors while not increasing the number of people in the ward too much at any one time, so that safe physical distancing can be maintained.
• Staff will provide an update on the care of their loved one at the bedside so that visitors don’t need to queue at the nurse’s station for information. Visitors will be asked to remain at your loved one’s bedside for the duration of your visit, and to do your best to maintain the two-meter rule.