Visitors

Effective March 2, 2022

Requirements for all visitors

• General (Non-Essential) Visiting will resume for all patients (inpatient and outpatient). All patients are permitted one (1) general visitor at a time. General visitors will be required to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination.
• Essential Visitors will be asked for proof of vaccination and identification during the screening process. To protect patients, staff, and visitors it is preferred that everyone be vaccinated but there are exceptions, such as essential visiting. All visitors must follow isolation protocols.
• Please clean your hands with hand sanitizer or soap and water each time you enter or exit the patient’s room
• Before providing any food or medications, please discuss with the care team
• Avoid use of scented products (such as perfumes, body sprays), avoid bringing scented flowers into the hospital
• To protect the privacy of patients, visitors and staff, the use of recording devices is not permitted without consent
• Provide a safe and respectful environment for patients, visitors and staff. Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance has a zero-tolerance policy against violence, abusive and/or threatening behaviour
• Pass the screening upon entry to the hospital, do not visit if you are feeling unwell
• Wear a hospital provided mask through their entire visit
• visitors are asked to avoid consumption of food or drink while in patient rooms
• Only visit one inpatient while in the building
• Comply with staff requests, such as leaving the patient room for care
• Limit movement throughout the hospital with no access to common areas

• Mobilize independently throughout the building

Current LWHA Visiting/Accompaniment Guidelines can be found Here