The Philosophy of the Children's University Hospital is that every child while in hospital should have the unbroken support of his /her parent /guardian. This is essential in order to maintain a family centered environment and to encourage parents to actively participate in the care of their child. Children also need their siblings, grandparent(s) and other family members; hence the Children's University Hospital operates a flexible visiting policy.

Visiting Times

• Visiting is unrestricted for parents/guardians. Generally at night the hospital encourages only one parent/guardian to remain with the child.
• Visiting hours for relatives and friends are from 2.00pm - 4 .00pm and 6.00pm to 8.00pm
• Children visiting during the day must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times.
• Visitors must leave promptly by 8.00pm via the A&E Entrance only to enable nursing staff to settle patients for the night.
• For reasons of health and safety Hospital Management may restrict visiting at any time

Restricted Visiting

• Staff in consultation with parents, may have to implement restricted visiting in certain circumstances i.e. a seriously ill child
• It is advised that infants under one year of age should not visit the hospital
• In the Baby Unit, visitors are limited to two people at any time
• Visiting after 8.00pm is strictly for parents and guardians only.

Security

Visitors are asked to comply with the security guards directions if asked to do so at all times.

No Smoking Policy

The Hospital is a strict no smoking zone. Parents and visitors are not permitted to smoke in any part of the Hospital. Smoke detectors are fitted throughout the Hospital, including the parents accommodation.

Entering/Exiting the Hospital

Visitors can enter/exit the Hospital via the main entrance from 7 am until 6:00pm. After 6:00 pm entrance and exit to and from the Hospital is via the Accident& Emergency Dept. only.

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Mobile Phones

All mobile phones are to be switched off before entering a ward area of the Hospital. This is necessary to avoid interference with medical equipment.

Fire Procedure

Fire Alarms and smoke detectors are fitted throughout the Hospital. In the unlikely event of a fire, it will necessitate the evacuation of that area. Hospital staff are familiar with the Hospitals fire evacuation procedures. In the event of an emergency, please follow staffs instructions.

Bed & Breakfasts

1. Derryvale Hotel
Proprietor : Gerard, Nancy & Olga Nolan
4 Gardiner Place,
Dublin 1.

Ph: (01) 8744753 / 8743361

2. Stella Maris
Proprietor : Breda & Tony Smith
13 Upper Gardiner Street,
Dublin 1.

Ph: (01) 8740835 / 8740839

3. Fatima House
17 Gardiner Street Upper,
Dublin 1.

Ph: (01) 8745410 / 8745292

4. Marion Guest House
Proprietor : Brendan & Catherine McElroy
Dublin 1.

Ph: (01) 8744129

5. Lyndon Guesthouse
26 Gardiner Place,
Dublin 1.

Ph: (01) 8786950

6. Clifton House
32 Gardiner PLace,
Dublin 1.

Ph: (01) 8746364

7. The Dorset
18 Dorset Street,
Dublin 1.

Ph: (01) 8780643

8. Georgian Court
79 Gardiner Street Lower,
Dublin 1.

Ph: (01) 8557872.