Olaide WaheedLife St Joseph Hospital visiting hours are the set times when the hospital management has allotted to patients for visits from their loved ones. Human contact can be quite a boost to patients receiving care or recovering after medical procedures.
Medical procedures at Life St Joseph Hospital include treatment for schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and so many mental conditions.
There has to be a fine balance between seclusion and encouragement from loved ones – the doctors have to closely monitor each patient’s progress. Therefore, the facility has strict visiting hours.
Life St Joseph Hospital Visiting Hours
Mondays
15h00 to 16h00
19h00 to 20h00
Tuesdays
15h00 to 16h00
19h00 to 20h00
Wednesdays
15h00 to 16h00
19h00 to 20h00
Thursdays
15h00 to 16h00
19h00 to 20h00
Fridays
15h00 to 16h00
19h00 to 20h00
Saturdays
15h00 to 16h00
19h00 to 20h00
Sundays
15h00 to 16h00
19h00 to 20h00
Even on the scheduled times for visitations, the hospital staff must take great care to monitor the state of each patient. Therefore, the following are the contact details of the doctors in charge of each unit.
Doctors
Psychiatrist(s)
Dr Mpho Dianah Denga 031 301 0006
Dr Ismail Moola 078 518 3521
Dr Mayuri Ramdhial 031 201 0151
Dr Pravitha Miseer 031 265 5800
Dr Suntheren Pillay 031 201 5815
Dr Shaquir Salduker 031 201 3318 / 29
Dr Theshenthree Govender 031 261 1325
Dr Varsha Maharaj 031 201 5815
Dr Vasavan Agambaram 031 261 9120
Dr Viashini Moodley 031 709 3548
Dr Zuber Moola 031 837 8260
Prof Angelo Lasich 031 207 4644
Prof Margaret Nair 031 202 6421
Dr Tasneem Khan 031 208 5325
Dr Lindiwe Xaba 060 936 2614
Dr Thiloshinee Moodley 031 201 2832
Dr Safiyyah Ibrahim 031 204 1442
If you have to visit a loved one outside the normal visiting times, then please contact the hospital to schedule a visit.
How To Contact The Hospital
The official information line for the hospital is: 031 204 1470.
You may also contact the hospital via Email: [email protected]
The hospital manager is Atish Maharaj; he can be contacted via: 031 204 1594.
How To Go About Your Visit
Firstly, make sure you know the type of care your friend or family member is receiving at the hospital. Knowing what kind of care they are receiving will enable you to pinpoint their location within the facility.
Then make sure you have the correct name. the name is how the nurses will find the patient you want to see.
Then check the visiting times as provided above so that you can know the correct time to be at the hospital.
At the correct time, arrive at the hospital, and go to the front desk. Tell them who you wish to see, give them your relationship with the patient, and the nurses will give you directions and instructions.
Instructions For Visitors
Due to the delicate nature of the hospital, and the patients receiving care in it, the following reasonable requests are made.
Please set all mobile phones to vibrate or silent. Please do not make noise with your mobile phones – either during calls or when doing anything else.
Children younger than 12 are not usually permitted in hospitals; however, you may request permission by contacting the hospital.
The hospital may carry out covid-19 screening to guests on arrival at the hospital.
Those who have been sick are advised to wait for 7 days before visiting.
Visitors may be requested to wear masks, and to sanitize their hands before going in.
There is no eating or drinking inside the wards.
Please do not bring alcohol, drugs, or any other substances to the hospital.
What To Bring To The Hospital?
There are several items that you can bring to a hospital to show that you care about a loved one receiving treatment.
Flowers and cards: an old classic, flowers and cards never fail to show that one is loved, and that the sending party is thinking about the receiver. This is especially true when the flowers are the receiver’s favorite. The cards can also have appealing messages. You can search online for ideas.
Going the extra mile, the cards can be home made, and the flowers freshly cut from the garden at home.
Toiletries: soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, hair combs, hair brushes, sanitary pads, and such items are great to bring to hospitals. They go a long way to show the patient that you remember their daily needs, and you are willing to provide for them.
Reading Material: books, magazines, novels and other such materials may be very good gifts to bring to patients receiving care in hospitals. They help the patients pass the time, and help them relieve boredom.
Comfortable clothes: shirts with front buttons are the usual recommendation, but sweatshirts, pajamas, t shirts and loose fitting pants can also be quite good for prolonged hospital stays. The patients may not have any difficulty putting them on or taking them off.
Comfortable footwear is also recommended; shows that do not have laces or buckles, as well as slippers that are made of rubber can also be quite good. They are easy to put on or take off, and do not cause any pain even when worn for prolonged periods at a stretch.
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Closing
The above are the Life St Joseph Hospital visiting hours. Please ensure that you follow them. If you must visit outside the visiting hours, please contact the hospital first through any of the contact details above. Please remember that the instructions you receive are in the best interests of patients like your loved ones.
Please make sure to report to the nurse’s station first before going inside to see your loved ones. The nurses can tell you whether your loved ones can take visitors at the moment, or not. Remember that patients at this hospital are delicate individuals receiving care for mental issues. Your visit should not cause them additional distress.
Please report to the nurse’s station even if you visit at the correct visiting times.