Sydney COVID-19 Update
Overview
St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney is committed to caring for our community and supporting our patients through the COVID-19 pandemic. In response we have safeguards and precautions in place in line with advice from the Australian and State Government Department of Health.
We are closely monitoring, and proactively responding to the developments in Australia associated with novel coronavirus (COVID-19), working with both the Australian Government authorities and local public health units.
This continues to be a rapidly evolving situation. Please stay informed and get up-to-date advice from credible sources.
Information for patients
Before coming to hospital
Please contact your treating specialist via phone or email before coming to hospital if:
- You have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or asked to isolate
- You have returned from overseas in the last 7 days
- You have had contact with a person with COVID-19 in the last 10 days
- You have been tested for COVID-19 and are waiting to receive the results (except for tests due to surveillance testing obligations)
- You have COVID-19 symptoms
Patient Escort Policy
In keeping with NSW Health COVID-19 social distancing guidelines, we will be strictly limiting the number of visitors into our facility.
Patients being admitted to the hospital need to organise to be dropped off at the private hospital main entrance at 406 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst.
- For Day Surgery patients please organise to be collected from St Vincent's Clinic at 438 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst.
- All patients that are staying overnight should be collected from the private hospital main entrance at 406 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst
Information for visitors
St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney is committed to keeping our patients, their families and carers, and our staff safe.
Patients are allowed 2 visitors per day, for a maximum of 2 hours during visiting hours from 11am to 1pm and 2.30pm to 8pm
Prior to entry, all visitors are required to complete an online form, asking a series of screening questions. You can access the form here, or scan the QR code when you arrive at the hospital.
All visitors must:
- Wear a face mask on entry to the facility and at all times while visiting
- Provide proof of their vaccination status prior to entry (double vaccination is required)
- Children between the ages of 5 to 11 must have a least one vaccine prior to entry
- Any unvaccinated visitors require executive approval prior to entry
- Keep your distance while in the hospital - 1.5m away from others
You cannot visit the hospital, if:
- You have COVID-19 symptoms
- You have tested positive to COVID-19 within the last 10 days
- You are a household contact or high-risk* contact with someone who has had COVID-19 in the previous 14 days
- You have returned from overseas in the past 7 days
*A high-risk contact is someone who has spent more than four hours inside a home, accommodation, premises or care facility with someone who has COVID-19.
All patients and visitors must complete our COVID-19 screening form
Start HereFrequently Asked Questions
We thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this time.
- You have COVID-19 symptoms
- You have tested positive to COVID-19 within the last 10 days
- You are a household or high-risk* contact with someone who has had COVID-19 in the previous 14 days
- You have returned from overseas in the past 7 days
Prior to entry, please complete the online form, and answer the series of screening questions. If you require assistance or directions, please present to the front desk.
Visitors
Prior to entry, please complete the online form, and answer the series of screening questions. If you require assistance or directions, please present to the front desk. Please wear a mask for the duration of your visit.
Patient Resources
All patients and visitors are strongly encouraged to download and read our information pamphlet on understanding and avoiding the COVID-19 virus.