Visiting hours

At Calvary John James Hospital we understand that having visitors is an important part of ensuring the well-being and recovery of our patients.

We ask that any visitors comply with the following guidelines, which are for the comfort and safety of our patients. Children are welcome to visit but must be under adult supervision at all times.

  • We do encourage Next of Kin and immediate families that they are welcome 24 hours a day, according to patient preference.
  • The number of people welcomed at the bedside at any time will be determined in collaboration with the patient, family and multidisciplinary care team.
  • To ensure safety, consideration will also be given to the physical limitations of the space.
  • In the best interest of the patients’ recovery Calvary John James Hospital may have a “quiet time” in the afternoon where visitors may be restricted.
  • From 2000 hours to 0630 hours’ entrances to the Calvary John James Hospital site will be locked. Visitors will need to be let in by the Hospital Coordinators during these times. Visitors should be made aware that there may be delays at these times.   Please see the website for more information.
  • If the next of kin/family members/ carers (boarder parents’/ support persons) are staying with the patient overnight – please ensure arrangements with the Ward Nurse Coordinator are in place.
  • Visitors who are feeling unwell; have an infection; have symptoms of respiratory (sore throat, runny nose or cough) or gastrointestinal (nausea, diarrhoea or vomiting) illness should not come to the hospital.
  • In the event that the COVID-19 Pandemic or an outbreak of infection requires restriction to visitation, the staff will keep the patient and family updated. Exemptions from the Executive Team will be available on compassionate grounds.
  • For the safety of our patients, families and guests, all visitors are required to perform hand hygiene with soap and water or alcohol based hand rub upon entering and leaving the patient’s room, and comply with instructions from staff for any specific measures in place to prevent the transmission of infection (e.g. wearing gloves and gown and/or a mask).
  • Children must be supervised by an adult (who is not the patient) at all times.
  • There may be interruptions to family presence to protect the privacy rights of other patients and to maintain safety and security.