Niagara Health updating masking requirements
Effective Wednesday, April 19, Niagara Health is updating masking requirements in most settings across our sites following guidance from Public Health Ontario.
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Starting, Wednesday, July 26, we will no longer report COVID-19 statistics on our website. The change in reporting allows Niagara Health to shift resources to other healthcare programs and services. For more information about COVID-19 statistics in Niagara, please visit the Niagara Region website: COVID-19 Statistics in Niagara - Niagara Region, Ontario
Help stop the spread
Follow infection prevention and control guidelines inside the hospital
Every person inside the hospital must:
- Complete COVID-19 screening online before entering.
- Are encouraged to wear masks when in direct contact with patients.
- Clean hands when entering or leaving spaces.
- Practice physical distancing where possible.
- No eating or drinking inside patient rooms and other areas not designated for food or drink consumption.
- Flowers in a vase (no plants with soil) can be delivered to all areas and can be left with the patient on the window sill- until patient is discharged. Flowers should be discarded if their appearance begins to look poor.
- Be respectful.
Consistent with provincial direction for long-term care, masking will also continue to be mandatory in our Extended Care Unit at the Welland Site.
If you think you’re having a medical emergency, call 9-1-1 right away or go to the nearest Emergency Department.
If you are looking for healthcare options in Niagara, see what services are available.
Please note:
We appreciate external partners and their provision of critical services and deliveries during COVID-19 and ongoing commitment to maintaining the health and safety of our patients, visitors, staff, physicians, and other external partners. At this time, there are no changes to hospital access by external partners. All external parties are bound by their organization’s signed attestation to remain in compliance with Niagara Health’s COVID-19 Immunization and Management Policy.
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Remember: Wear a mask and screen for COVID-19 before visiting a Niagara Health site
Screening for COVID-19 symptoms continues to be an important step for stopping the spread of this highly contagious virus. Niagara Health is reminding all patients and visitors to screen for COVID-19 symptoms before entering the hospital by filling out the online form. Be prepared to show your results when asked.
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