Campbellford Memorial Hospital has implemented temporary visitor restrictions on its inpatient unit in response to increased respiratory illness activity within the hospital and the surrounding community.
As of Monday (January 5) and until further notice, inpatient visits are limited to one visitor at a time per patient. Hospital officials say the precaution is intended to help reduce the risk of illness transmission and protect patients, visitors, and staff.
The hospital is also asking anyone who is experiencing respiratory symptoms or feeling unwell to postpone visits to the inpatient unit until they no longer have any symptoms.
“These temporary precautions are intended to reduce the risk of transmission and protect the health and safety of our patients,” said Heather Campbell, vice-president of patient care and chief nursing executive, in a media release. “We appreciate the cooperation and understanding of our patients, their families, and the community during this time.”
The hospital is also reminding visitors that masking is always required on the inpatient unit. Masks are available upon entry to the hospital and must be worn throughout the visit.
For people who are unable to visit in person, the hospital continues to offer virtual visits, with staff available to help arrange virtual visits as needed.
The hospital says it will continue to monitor respiratory illness trends in collaboration with public health officials and will adjust visitor precautions as conditions change.
