Starting tomorrow, February 10, GBHS will permit two visitors per inpatient at all GBHS hospitals. Outpatients attending most types of appointments must still come alone due to space limitations, unless a support person is essential.
All visitors are still required to wear a mask and show government issued photo identification and proof of full COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses) upon entering any GBHS facility.
GBHS recognizes the importance of visitors to the emotional and physical well-being of patients, and we look forward to welcoming visitors into our facilities again. The visitor policy will continue to evolve based on the presence of COVID-19 in our communities.
The chart below applies to all six GBHS Hospitals - Lion’s Head, Markdale, Meaford, Owen Sound, Southampton and Wiarton.
|
Patient Category / Location |
Number of Care Partners Permitted Per Day |
Hours |
|
Inpatients |
Two visitors per inpatient, must be the same visitors for the duration of the patient’s stay. |
1 pm - 6:30 pm |
|
Day Surgery |
Come alone unless support is required for accessibility reasons. Must be identified prior to surgery to the clinical team. |
24/7 |
|
Oncology & Chemotherapy |
Come alone unless support is required for accessibility reasons. |
1 pm - 6:30 pm |
|
Ambulatory Care |
Come alone unless support is required for accessibility reasons. |
24/7 |
|
Emergency Department |
Come alone unless support is required for accessibility reasons. |
24/7 |
|
Diagnostic Imaging |
One support person is allowed. |
|
|
Obstetrics/Labour & Delivery |
Two support people for labour and delivery. Post-partum, one support person can remain in hospital with the mother, and one visitor is permitted during visiting hours for the duration of the patient’s stay. |
24/7 |
|
Pediatric (Under 16) |
Two parents/guardians (Inpatients & Outpatients) |
24/7 |
|
End of Life |
Two visitors at a time. Clinical team to establish with family. |
24/7 |
source: media release
