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Ways To Go

We're undertaking a travel survey to help us guide changes to the ways patients, staff and visitors get to and from Waikato Hospital and the Waiora CBD building on Alexandra Street in Hamilton.

The 'Ways To Go' Haerenga Pai feedback process aims to get an accurate picture of what people think about their current transport options, their experiences and to gather ideas on how to make things better for everyone.

Feedback will be sought via surveys and focus groups.

The survey run…
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Volunteering at Te Whatu Ora in the Waikato

… volunteers have an integral part to play in the provision of health services.
Volunteers do not replace professional services but, through their time, skills and personal interest, bring an additional dimension to the comfort and welfare of patients and visitors, and to the quality of service provided.
Contact informationDonna Craig-Brown
Volunteer Manager

Phone
07 839 8899 ext 98642

Email
volunteers@waikatodhb.health.nz

Postal address
Volunteer Services
Waikato Hospital
Private Bag 3200 
Ha…
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Visitor guidelines and tips

… number of COVID-19 cases in the community and COVID-19 patients receiving care at Waikato hospitals.

There is still a heightened risk to vulnerable people in hospital and we ask you to respect our guides for safety and care of our patients and staff.

Visitors are asked not to enter if they or anyone in their household are unwell, or isolating for COVID-19
Wear a surgical mask at all times (includes children under the age of 12 where possible)
Use hand sanitiser on entry and exit from our faci…
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No smoking or vaping

We have a no smoking, no vaping policy that applies to all patients, visitors and staff. Whether you are coming to us for a clinic appointment or a hospital stay, you must not smoke or vape anywhere inside our buildings or on our grounds.

It is routine for our staff to ask all patients if they smoke and to offer you options to help you be smokefree during your stay. If you let us know, we can provide clean nicotine products on the wards (e.g. patches, lozenges or gum). 

We can also refer you t…
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What happens when you come to Mothercraft?

… separate sleeping area for your baby this can be arranged so the nurse overnight can assist to settle your baby.

There is shared bathroom and kitchen facilities as well as lounge and dining area.  We have a small fully fenced outdoor area for you or visitors to use.

Meals

All meals will be provided for you and your baby.  Ingredients for breakfast and lunch are provided for you to help yourself to and dinners are prepared and delivered by the hospital kitchen.  You may wish to provide your o…
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Waikato Hospital antenatal and postnatal ward during COVID-19

… pregnant women or women who have just had a baby. We are working very hard to ensure the ward environment is safe for you, your baby, our staff and other patients. The layout of the ward does not enable social distancing if additional people such as visitors and support people come to the ward. To ensure women and babies are safe, we have made some changes to how things work.

Antenatal and postnatal women  

You will be staying on ward E1 or E2.
In line with hospital and national restrictions,…
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Waikato Hospital

… desksThere are two Enquiries desks at Waikato Hospital:

Enquiries desk by Emergency Department
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 8pm, Saturday & Sunday 8.30am to 5pm

Enquiries desk on Level 1 Meade Clinical Centre (MCC)
Monday to Friday 7.30am to 4pm 

Visitors can also get directions and assistance from Hospital Host volunteers.

Hauora ihubHauora ihub on Level 1 Meade Clinical Centre (MCC)
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4pm 
Hauora ihub is a FREE kaupapa Māori approach to healthcare available to…
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Volunteer opportunities

… we offer at Waikato Hospital. We do not always have vacancies on our volunteer teams.  

For further information please contact our Volunteer coordinator.

Hospital hostsHospital hosts provide direction, hospitality and information to patients and visitors.
They provide physical and wheelchair assistance to those people who find it difficult to reach clinics and wards.

St John Friends of the Emergency Department (FEDs)St John FEDS support the work of our staff in the Emergency Department by…

Volunteer opportunities

… roles we offer at Waikato Hospital. We do not always have vacancies on our volunteer teams.  

For further information please contact our Volunteer coordinator.

Hospital hostsHospital hosts provide direction, hospitality and information to patients and visitors.
They provide physical and wheelchair assistance to those people who find it difficult to reach clinics and wards.

St John Friends of the Emergency Department (FEDs)St John FEDS support the work of our staff in the Emergency Department…
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