Visitors

Effective June 17, 2022

Requirements for all visitors

• Inpatients are permitted two (2) general visitors at a time.  Outpatients are permitted one (1) general visitor at a time.
  
• 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
• Before providing any food or medications to patients, please discuss with the care team
• Only visit one patient
• Clean your hands before entry and after exit of a patient room
• Limit movement throughout the hospital with no access to common areas
• If personal support (for example, toileting, mobility, etc) is required during your visit, please discuss with the care team
• Comply with staff requests, such as leaving the patient room for care as well as to maintain physical distancing
• To protect the privacy of patients, visitors and staff, the use of recording devices is not permitted without consent
• Avoid use of scented products (such as perfumes, body sprays), avoid bringing scented flowers into the hospital
• 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

Current LWHA Visiting/Accompaniment Guidelines can be found Here