Information for visitors
From today Wednesday 30/08/2023 the CEC and NSW Health made the decision to transition from Yellow Alert to Foundational Level.
Visitors are not required to wear a mask within the facility, except as per transmission-based precautions if requested in the patient's risk assessment.
Information for patients
- Pre-admission SMS screening will remain in place to identify patients with ARIs (Acute Respiratory Infection).
- There is no routine testing required for patients unless they are symptomatic. This includes transfers to and from other facilities.
- Any patient who develops ARI symptoms will be immediately placed under appropriate precautions and tested for ARIs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes you can. Please see visitor guidelines above.
You will not be able to visit a patient in hospital if:
You will not be able to visit a patient in hospital if:
- You have COVID-19 symptoms
- You have tested positive to COVID-19 within the last 7 days
Visitors are not required to wear a mask within the hospital, except as per transmission-based precautions if requested in the patient's risk assessment.
Please discuss this with the Nurse Unit Manager or Hospital Nurse Coordinator.
No. You will need to wait until you have a negative COVID-19 test result and be symptom free to visit a patient in hospital.
Please see the Australian Government Department of Health or the State Government Department of Health (NSW Health) website.