St Vincent’s cannot accept responsibility for food that is prepared outside the hospital and is brought in for patients by relatives and visitors.
Patients, relatives and visitors are welcome to use storage and reheating facilities in the kitchens on each floor. Please let the nursing staff know about food you bring and clearly label this with the patient’s name and the date the food was prepared.
In compliance with St Vincent’s policies, perishable food brought into the hospital must be consumed immediately or it will be discarded. This will minimise the risk of food poisoning. Potentially hazardous foods include raw and cooked meats, poultry, seafood and fish, rice and pasta, dairy products, soft cheeses, deli meats and pâtés, soups and sauces.
For more information, please ask your nurse for the brochure Can I bring food for patients?