Check-in at SKH with TraceTogether Only SafeEntry

*SafeEntry check-in using TraceTogether (TT)'s app, or the TT's token is mandatory.

• Visitors who are unable to perform their SafeEntry check-in using the TraceTogether (TT)'s app, or the TT's token, will be turned away (deny entry).

 

Visiting Inpatient Wards

▪ One pre-designated visitor throughout admission.
▪ This pre-designated visitor can only visit once per day (up to 30 minutes)
▪ Visiting hours: 12pm - 2pm, 5pm - 8.30pm
▪ Antigen Rapid Test (ART) must be done daily for caregivers, regardless of visit duration.
▪ Due to extended registration requirements, visitors are requested to arrive latest by 1:15pm and 7:15pm for visitations.
▪ Scan your entry via your TraceTogether Token or app. Observe safe distancing by keeping at least one metre between persons at all times.

For Outpatient Clinics/Centres

▪ Strictly one accompanying person per patient

▪ Scan your entry via your TraceTogether Token or app. Observe safe distancing by keeping at least one metre between persons at all times

Emergency Department

Patients with special needs include: 

- Seniors needing additional support or are wheelchair users,
- Special needs children/persons,
- Patients lacking mental capacity/with mental health conditions.

▪ Scan your entry via your TraceTogether Token or app. Observe safe distancing by keeping at least one metre between persons at all times

Visiting Hours

Our daily visiting hours are from:

• 12pm to 2pm
• 5pm to 8:30pm

Please note that the following will be denied entry:

• is unwell (fever, cough, shortness of breath, flu, blocked or runny nose, sore throat, etc.)
• has travelled within the past 21 days or
• has close contact with a person who has/suspected to have COVID-19
• has received a "Health Risk Warning" (HRW) or "Health Risk Alert" (HRA) SMS in the last 14 days
• is serving Stay Home Notice (SHN) OR Quarantine Order (QO) issued by MOH OR Person Under Phone Surveillance (PUPS).
• been exposed to any premises where large active COVID-19 clusters have been discovered.
• working in an occupation/ environment with higher risk of exposure to COVID-19 case
• staying in a worker’s dormitory
• children 12 years old and below
• those without a mask

All who are entering the hospital are required to declare their travel and health status via Questionnaire/form. Anyone making false declarations can be prosecuted under the Infectious Disease Act.

We know that this may be difficult for our patients and visitors. We seek your understanding and cooperation during this crucial period, where tougher measures are necessary to fight this COVID-19 pandemic.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we continue to focus on keeping our patients and their loved ones safe.