Olaide WaheedUCT private academic hospital visiting hours are quite similar to other Netcare facilities. That’s right, the UCT private academic hospital in Cape Town is a ground breaking collaboration between the University of Cape Town, Groote Schuur Hospital, and Netcare.
This hospital is a huge facility with 112 beds. It has the personnel and equipment to carry out very complex procedures, and treatments. But what makes this hospital unique is that it is an academic hospital; meaning that its vision is to discover newer, better ways of treatment.
If you would like to visit a loved one receiving care at this hospital, please pay attention to the following information.
UCT Private Academic Hospital
High Care
Monday
11:00 – 12:00 and 15:00 – 16:00 and 19:00 – 20:00
Tuesday
11:00 – 12:00 and 15:00 – 16:00 and 19:00 – 20:00
Wednesday
11:00 – 12:00 and 15:00 – 16:00 and 19:00 – 20:00
Thursday
11:00 – 12:00 and 15:00 – 16:00 and 19:00 – 20:00
Friday
11:00 – 12:00 and 15:00 – 16:00 and 19:00 – 20:00
Saturday
11:00 – 12:00 and 15:00 – 16:00 and 19:00 – 20:00
Sunday
11:00 – 12:00 and 15:00 – 16:00 and 19:00 – 20:00
Public Holidays
11:00 – 12:00 and 15:00 – 16:00 and 19:00 – 20:00
Medical Ward
Monday
15:00 – 16:00 and 19:00 – 20:00
Tuesday
15:00 – 16:00 and 19:00 – 20:00
Wednesday
15:00 – 16:00 and 19:00 – 20:00
Thursday
15:00 – 16:00 and 19:00 – 20:00
Friday
15:00 – 16:00 and 19:00 – 20:00
Saturday
15:00 – 16:00 and 19:00 – 20:00
Sunday
15:00 – 16:00 and 19:00 – 20:00
Public Holidays
15:00 – 16:00 and 19:00 – 20:00
Paediatric ICU
The hospital allows one parent or primary caregiver to remain with the child throughout the course of treatment. The Primary caregiver is also allowed even in isolation units.
The hospital also allows visits from the other parent or grandparents at the following times:
Monday
11:00 – 12:00 and 15:00 – 16:00 and 19:00 – 20:00
Tuesday
11:00 – 12:00 and 15:00 – 16:00 and 19:00 – 20:00
Wednesday
11:00 – 12:00 and 15:00 – 16:00 and 19:00 – 20:00
Thursday
11:00 – 12:00 and 15:00 – 16:00 and 19:00 – 20:00
Friday
11:00 – 12:00 and 15:00 – 16:00 and 19:00 – 20:00
Saturday
11:00 – 12:00 and 15:00 – 16:00 and 19:00 – 20:00
Sunday
11:00 – 12:00 and 15:00 – 16:00 and 19:00 – 20:00
Public Holidays
11:00 – 12:00 and 15:00 – 16:00 and 19:00 – 20:00
Ground Rules For Visitors
To keep the hospital environment safe and serene for patients and visitors alike, the following rules have been set by the hospital management.
Visitors are limited to two persons per patient at any given time during visiting hours.
No children under 12 unless otherwise stipulated. This means children below the age of 12 may not visit on their own. They may be allowed to visit with permission, and that must be in the company of a responsible adult.
Visitors are not allowed to eat or drink in the wards or rooms.
Please set cellphones on vibrate or silent. Please do not disturb patients with noise from your calls or other actions with your mobile phones.
Please report to the nurse’s station before proceeding to the wards.
If you must visit outside the normal visiting hours, please contact the hospital first.
How To Contact The Hospital
You may contact the UCT private academic hospital via phone: 0214421800. Alternatively, you can contact the Netcare central customer care center via phone: 0860 638 2273, or through email: [email protected].
How To Go About Your Visit
The first thing is to ensure you know the exact type of care your loved one is receiving as that will determine the ward where they are located within the hospital.
You also need to be sure of the name with which your loved one is logged into the hospital.
Then you need to look at the visiting hours for that particular ward as provided by the hospital. The information is just a few paragraphs above this line.
You may need to get directions to the hospital from your present location. The hospital address is at: D18 Anzio Road, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925.
At the proper time, arrive at the hospital, and go straight to the front desk. Tell them who you want to visit, and your relationship to the patient.
You may be required to wear a nose mask, and to sanitize your hands on arrival at the hospital.
The nursing staff will give you directions to the ward.
Please report to the nursing station at the ward before going in.
If you are visiting a person with an infectious disease, the nurses will give you special instructions.
Related:
- Netcare Lakeview Hospital Visiting Hours
- Netcare N1 City Hospital Visiting Hours
- Netcare Mulbarton Hospital Visiting Hours
Closing
The above are the UCT private academic hospital visiting hours as well as visitation tips. Please make sure to adhere to the visiting times as scheduled by the hospital. If you must visit outside the normal visiting times, make sure to contact the hospital first so as to obtain permission.
Please remember that the rules guiding visitation have been set for the protection of your loved ones and other patients at the hospital. Therefore, ensure you follow the rules, and please seek guidance from the nursing staff about any areas that remain unclear.