The HSE National Infectious Diseases Isolation Facility in St. Ita's Campus, Portrane, Dublin, is a 24-hour, 365-day facility with 43 beds.
It is for self-caring adults who have an infectious disease but cannot isolate in their home environment. Babies and children may also be referred here for isolation once they are with a parent or guardian.
Adults who are not self-caring can also be admitted if they are escorted by a carer.
The facility is zoned so that people with different illnesses and different isolation needs can stay at the same time, without risk of cross-contamination.
Patient information videos
National Infectious Diseases Isolation Facility (NIDIF) Patient Information Video
Referring patients
Clinical Staff who wish to refer patients to the HSE National Infectious Diseases Isolation Facility need to complete the online referral form. Alternatively you can complete the printable version.
National Infectious Diseases Isolation Facility referral form (PDF, 254 KB, 3 pages)
Printed forms can be emailed to Isolation.Facility@hse.ie
Queries regarding the referral process and suitability for isolation can be raised with the Nursing Team on a 24-hour basis by calling on 01 921 0158.