Overview

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba has 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), in conjunction with both the Australian Government authorities and local public health units.

This continues to be a rapidly evolving situation. It is important to stay informed and get up-to-date advice from credible sources.

St Vincent's Private Toowoomba Building

Current COVID-19 Restrictions            

To enter this hospital you are required to:  

   

  • Wear a face mask (spare masks are available at entrances)
  • Check In Qld app is no longer required (as of 31 May 2022)

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 self-isolate
  • You have returned from overseas in the last 7 days
  • You have had contact with a person with COVID-19 in the last 14 days
  • You have been informed you are a close contact        
  • 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 of fever (37.5 degrees or more), cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, loss of smell or taste, runny nose, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting or fatigue


Social Distancing


When you enter the hospital, you will need to clean your hands regularly using soap and water or the alcohol-based hand rub provided. 

Elective Surgery

If you have any symptoms of COVID-19, please phone your Doctor before coming to the hospital.

Information for visitors

Visitors (unless you are a patient) should not be anyone who:  


  • have COVID-19 
  • recently had COVID-19 and it has been 5 days or less since your isolation period ended 
  • are a close contact, unless in exceptional or compassionate circumstances e.g. an end of life visit or as a support person in a birthing suite) 
  • have returned from overseas in the last 7 days, unless in exceptional or compassionate circumstances (e.g. an end of life visit, or as a support person in a birthing suite) 
  • have recently had COVID-19 test and you are waiting to receive the results (except for tests due to surveillance testing obligations) 
  • have COVID-19 symptoms of fever (37.5 degrees or more), cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, loss of smell or taste, runny nose, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting or fatigue. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Our hospital is open to visitors, regardless of vaccination status. Visitors must wear a mask while in the hospital. 

You cannot be a visitor to a hospital setting if you: 

  • have COVID-19 
  • recently had COVID-19 and it has been 7 days or less since your isolation period ended 
  • are a close contact, unless in exceptional or compassionate circumstances (e.g. an end of life visit or as a support person in a birthing suite) 
  • have returned from overseas in the last 7 days, unless in exceptional or compassionate circumstances (e.g. an end of life visit, or as a support person in a birthing suite) 
  • have recently had COVID-19 test and you are waiting to receive the results (except for tests due to surveillance testing obligations)
  • have COVID-19 symptoms 
You will not be able to visit a patient in hospital if you:
  • have COVID-19 
  • recently had COVID-19 and it has been 7 days or less since your isolation period ended 
  • are a close contact, unless in exceptional or compassionate circumstances e.g. an end of life visit or as a support person in a birthing suite) 
  • have returned from overseas in the last 7 days, unless in exceptional or compassionate circumstances (e.g. an end of life visit, or as a support person in a birthing suite) 
  • have recently had COVID-19 test and you are waiting to receive the results (except for tests due to surveillance testing obligations) 
  • have COVID-19 symptoms 

 
We recommend practising social distancing while inside the hospital.
Yes, it is mandatory to wear a face mask at all times when inside the hospital. Masks are available at hospital entrances and on wards if you don't have your own.
No. Visitors are only allowed during the designated visitor hours.
No. You may locate your nearest Testing and Fever Clinic here.
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.