Olaide WaheedLife Riverfield Lodge hospital visiting hours are designed to provide minimal disturbance to the patients receiving care at the hospital. The patients need to have a smooth and calm atmosphere so that they can recover, and get back on their feet.
The hospital specializes in mental health; it provides care to people suffering a wide range of mental disorders including addictive disorders, eating disorders, depression, and occupational therapy. The hospital also provides treatment to patients who have suffered traumatic brain injuries, and other life changing conditions.
These patients need a calm, conducive environment to thrive, and to recover or adjust to their new circumstances.
Life Riverfield Lodge Hospital Visiting Hours
Mental Health
Mondays – No Visits
Tuesdays – No Visits
Wednesday 16h00 – 20h00
Saturday 13h00 – 17h00
Sunday 13h00 – 17h00
Public holidays 13h00 – 17h00
Rehabilitation – Spinal and Neuro Unit
Monday 15h00 – 19h30
Tuesdays 15h00 – 19h30
Wednesdays 15h00 – 19h30
Thursdays 15h00 – 19h30
Fridays 15h00 – 19h30
Saturday 13h00 – 17h00
Sunday 13h00 – 17h00
Public holidays 13h00 – 17h00
How To Go About Your Visit
The first thing to do is to be sure that you have the correct name of the patient. The correct name is the name used in official documents – not the nickname.
Then you need to know the exact reason why the patient is at the hospital. That will correspond to a ward. Patients are put into wards depending on the reason they are at the hospital.
Then check the lists above to see the times that correspond to the wards where your loved one is receiving care.
You may also need to get directions from your present location to the hospital. The address is: 34 Southernwoods Road, Nietgedacht, Johannesburg, South Africa.
At the correct time, arrive at the hospital, and go to the front desk. Tell them your name, the name of the patient you want to visit, and your relationship to the patient.
If you have to visit outside the normal visiting hours, please contact the hospital first.
At the front desk you will be given instructions. Please follow all the instructions you receive from the nursing staff.
What To Bring To The Hospital?
Knowing what to bring along on hospital visits can go a long way to make it meaningful. Remember that this is a mental hospital; patients here are mostly receiving care for some kind of mental issue or the other. Therefore, whatever you bring to them should be soothing.
Flowers and cards: flowers can brighten up a hospital bedside corner; they add some color and some fragrance. They can add some mental boost the person on the bed, soothe the soul, and remind them that they have not been forgotten.
The cards can also have heartwarming messages; they can tell the patient how much you love them, how you miss them, and how you wish them a speedy recovery. The cards can hold a special place in their hearts if they are hand crafted.
Comfortable clothes: your loved ones will probably need some clothes for the hospital stay. It will be a sign of thoughtfulness to get them something comfortable to wear. The usual recommendation is clothes that have their buttons in the front. These are usually easy to wear and to take off. Such clothes will not cause the patient any stress. Remember; stress is to be avoided.
The clothes should be made of light material like cotton or silk. Those are fabrics that are not likely to cause stress, or to become uncomfortable after long hours of wear.
A similar principle applies to pants; they should be easy to wear and to take off. They may be made with rubber bands instead of zippers or belts. They should also be made of soft material such as cotton or silk which will not cause stress or discomfort after long hours of wear.
Comfortable footwear includes rubber slippers or sandals. They should be soft, and appropriate for long hours of wear. They should also be easy to put on or take off; which means they should not have any buckles, laces or straps.
Toiletries: items like toothbrushes, soap, toothpaste, combs, hairbrushes, and sanitary pads are very good to bring to patients at a hospital. They can help make the hospital stay more bearable, and can also go a long way to show the patients that you love and care for them.
Medical supplies: if your loved one needs medication for any chronic ailment, or for any other reason, including food supplements, please bring them to the hospital. However, such medication should be handed over to the nursing staff, and should be brought in their original containers. You may contact the hospital first before bring them.
How To Contact The Hospital?
For further enquiries about visitations, what to bring, or to schedule visitations outside the normal visiting hours, please contact the hospital via:
Telephone
087 352 3700
If there are any problems with reaching the hospital, then enquiries may be directed to the Life Healthcare Central information center: 0112199000.
Related:
- Life Fourways Hospital Visiting Hours
- Life New Kensington Clinic Visiting Hours
- Life Kingsbury Hospital Visiting Hours
Closing
These are the Life Riverfield Lodge hospital visiting hours, as well as useful tips to make the visit meaningful and helpful. Please remember that this is a mental hospital, and that the patients are delicate individuals who need a soothing and comforting environment to thrive.
Therefore, please take care to follow all the guidelines you receive from the hospital staff as they have been provided to protect the patients – including your loved ones.