Values &
conduct

Declaration of Patient Care

You can expect your health care to include:

  • An environment where you, your family and support system are treated with respect and compassion
  • A partnership with you, your family and support system with shared responsibility and accountability in supporting and achieving your health goals
  • An environment in which important information is shared with you, the team answers your questions and addresses your concerns
  • Accessible care that is free of prejudice, stigma and judgement

Visitor Code of Conduct

We ask visitors to:

  • Be polite and respect others
  • Wash your hands before a visit
  • Follow any isolation signs as posted on patient doors
  • Keep noise to a minimum. Try not to disturb others
  • Follow directions or requests from doctors or staff
  • Respect the property of others
  • Respect the privacy of others
  • Your children should be with you at all times

The following are NOT acceptable:

  • Rude or insulting comments
  • Any threat of violence
  • Theft
  • Smoking or vaping in the hospital or on the property
  • Visiting while under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Staff of the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance reserve the right to take action if this policy is violated.

If you have any questions or comments, please talk with your healthcare provider or contact our Quality and Patient Experience Coordinator at Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance at 519-357-3711 or 519-291-3125 Ext. 6206 or email Patient Experience.

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Emergency Department Closure

Wingham and District Hospital - Closed Sunday, September 29th, 2024

Please note that the Wingham District Hospital’s Emergency Department will be closed at the following times this weekend:

Sunday, September 29th at 7:00am to Sunday September 29th at 5:00pm

Patients experiencing a medical emergency are advised to call 911.
We regret the need to take this step and are working diligently to return to normal operations. We thank the community for their understanding.

Wingham Emerg Door Replacement

Due to the replacement of the Emergency Entrance Doors, on Wednesday October 23rd, all Emerg Patients will be directed to the Ambulance Doors around the corner to the left of the Emerg doors.

 

Due to the replacement of the Main Entrance Doors, on Thursday October 24th, anyone using the Main Entrance will be directed to the Emerg Doors to the left of the Main Entrance doors.