Visitor Information

• If you have a cough, fever, runny nose, diarrhea or another contagious disease – please do not visit.
• Public visitors/guests are welcome from 11:00 am to 8:30 pm daily
• Anyone can visit between 11:00 – 8:30.  However, at the discretion of the Charge Nurse, family members of seriously ill or palliative care patients, or whom have been identified by the patient or Substitute Decision Maker can come outside of these hours. 
• Emergency Department - Only one family member or personal caregiver may accompany a patient in the treatment area. Other visitors are not permitted in the treatment areas.
• Wash your hands regularly – it is the best way to prevent the spread of germs and diseases
• Visitors are restricted to two (2) per patient at a time.
• Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult (over age 18).

VISITOR POLICY

• All visitors must check in at the Nursing Station on the inpatient unit they are visiting.
• Visitors may not consume food or beverages while visiting in the hospital.
• Family and guests who are feeling unwell; have an infection; or have any of the following symptoms should not come to the hospital: fever, cough, sore throat, headache, shortness of breath.
• Visitors must perform hand hygiene (handwashing and/or use of hand sanitizer) when entering and leaving the facility and the patient’s room.  
• In situations where there are shared rooms, or in some areas in the hospital where patients have special needs, consideration will be given to the other patients and their families.
• To ensure safety, consideration will also be given to the physical limitations of the space.
• Visits may be interrupted to protect the privacy rights of other patients or to maintain safety and security.

 VISITING PATIENTS WITH RESPIRATORY ILLNESS:

• Visitation with patients who have contagious illnesses will be limited to essential caregivers only. Staff and visitors will be required to wear the appropriate personal protective wear when visiting patients with contagious symptoms.

PERSONAL BELONGINGS:

To support a safe patient care and work environment, essential personal belongings for patients (for activities of daily living) will be permitted into the hospital. However, we ask that you follow the directions below:

• Items should be clearly marked with the patient’s name. 
• Please remember the hospital is not responsible for lost or damaged items.  Valuables should always be left at home.

Balloons (Mylar only)

A latex allergy is an adverse reaction to products made from latex or natural rubber. We make every effort to provide a latex safe environment for patients, visitors, employees and volunteers. Only mylar balloons are allowed within the hospital.

Scent-free

Wherever possible, we have eliminated the use of products with scents or other properties that are known to cause health problems for patients, visitors, employees and volunteers.  Please do not wear/use perfume, after-shave or other scented personal products in the hospital or when visiting a patient.