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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 must complete online screening prior to entry and are bound by their organization’s signed attestation to remain in compliance with Niagara Health’s COVID-19 Immunization and Management Policy.
COVID-19 can be deadly. You can take actions to help stop the spread by getting your vaccine and following public health measures.
COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. The vaccine protects you and others.
Every person inside the hospital must:
Consistent with provincial direction for long-term care, masking will also continue to be mandatory in our Extended Care Unit at the Welland 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.
Niagara Health is experiencing a serious shortage of healthcare workers, on a daily basis, across our five sites and in all areas of the hospital. Our staff and physicians are working full out to maintain service levels – including taking extra shifts and postponing their scheduled vacations and the regular time off they need to rest and recover after maintaining a gruelling pace since the pandemic began.
As we head into the August holiday weekend and continue to experience unprecedented pressures, we are reminding the public of the importance of only visiting the Emergency Departments (ED) when in need of serious medical attention.
