Providing Safe & Personalised Care
Your Guide Our Hospital
What to bring
You will need to bring the following personal items with you when you check in:
- Health Fund Member Number
- Medicare Card
- Pharmacy Entitlement Card
- Pension/DVA Card
- Private X-rays
- Current medications including unfilled prescriptions
You will need to bring the following personal items with you when you check in:
- Personal toiletries
- Nightwear, robe and slippers
- Reading/writing material
- Comfortable clothing for daywear including shoes
Same Day Patients
With advances in technology an increasing number of procedures can be performed and the patient discharged home on the same day, without admission to the main wards in the hospital.
The hospital will never compromise medical care and there will be no hesitation to admit you to the main ward of the hospital, if this is in the best interest of your medical treatment.
Discharge times from the Day Surgery Unit depend on the type of procedure/operation that has been performed. Generally this is about two hours after your return from the operating theatre.
You will be nursed after your operation, initially in the main recovery area of the hospital’s operating theatres. Later, when you awake from your operation, you will be progressed to a recliner lounge until you have recovered sufficiently, to be allowed to leave the hospital.
For general safety and infection control, friends and relatives are unable to stay overnight with patients. We seek your understanding in this regard. Please ensure that your friends and relatives understand the importance of this and that they will be kept informed of your progress.
Your doctor will give you instructions regarding fasting (no food or fluid) requirements. This information will be given to you prior to admission. All patients who undergo a day procedure will require transport home and adult supervision overnight.
We strongly advise that in the first 24 hours after your anaesthetic you MUST
NOT:
- Drive a car
- Operate machinery
- Conduct business or sign documents
Discharge
The expected discharge time is 10:00am. If you require help to arrange your transport home by this time, please let us know.
Important information on discharge day
Before you leave hospital, please make sure you have the following:
- a discharge letter
- all personal belongings
- all current medications
- made any necessary follow-up appointments
- all personal X-rays
- completed the Customer Comment Card
On your way out, please see the receptionist at the Front Reception, ground floor, to finalise any accounts including Pharmacy.
Discharge planning services
The Sydney Private Hospital has a team of staff to help you with discharge. The nursing staff can assist you with your discharge, and if required further Rehabilitation.
Meals
Our hospital staff are highly skilled and caring professionals, working together to create a “home away from home” ambience for our patients.
A selection of delicious food is prepared onsite fresh to you. Our Hospital’s kitchen is fully licensed with the NSW Food Authority.
All fresh fruit and vegetables are used and special diets are catered for. Select from our daily menu and enjoy your glass of wine with dinner.
Car
The Sydney Private Hospital is located at 63 Victoria Street, Ashfield NSW 2131, on the corner of Victoria Street and Robert Street. Free On-site parking is available for visitors at either of large carparks situated at wellness centre on Victoria street, or Robert stree main entrance and unmetered street parking can be found in the surrounding area .
Train
The nearest train station is Ashfield Station, serviced by the T2 Inner West & Leppington Line. Trains run regularly from the City and Western suburbs, with departures every 10-15 minutes. From the station, it’s approximately a 10-minute walk to the hospital or the bus 409 below is directly outside.
Bus
Several bus routes stop near The Sydney Private Hospital, including:
- Bus 483: Departs from Liverpool Road near Hercules Street, with a 9-minute walk to the hospital.
- Bus 409: Departs from Elizabeth Street near Bland Street to Queen Street near Robert Street, with a 6-minute walk to the hospital
For the most accurate directions and schedules, consider using a trip planner app like Google Maps or the Transport for NSW trip planner.
If you need further assistance or information, feel free to contact the hospital directly.
Visiting Hours
Days: Monday to Sunday
Hours: 10.00 – 8:00pm
Administration Hours
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: 8am – 4pm
The number and frequency of visitors is dependent upon each patient’s physical and emotional condition and is therefore at the discretion of the patient’s carers.
Arrangements for visiting outside these hours may be made in consultation with the Clinical Services Manager or Nurse in Charge.
In order that staff can devote the majority of their time to care giving, it would be appreciated if you could organise a spokesperson for your family to make enquiries and relay information.
Children are welcome in our hospital as patients and every effort is made to reduce their fears and make their stay as happy as possible. Children admitted to hospital may bring their favourite toy or books. If your child requires nappies, please bring a supply for use during your child’s admission.
Parents are encouraged to stay with their child during their admission, and if an overnight stay is necessary, a stretcher bed is available. You may accompany your child into theatre if necessary, and can be with them as they recover from their anaesthetic in the Recovery Room.
Parent partnership in your child’s care is valued and encouraged, as we know that this will aid in a more positive experience for all.