Beginning Thursday, February 10, the Grey Bruce Health Service (GBHS) is permitting two visitors per in-patient at all GBHS hospitals. Out-patients 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,” said the GBHS.
The chart below applies to all six GBHS Hospitals – Lion’s Head, Markdale, Meaford, Owen Sound, Southampton and Wiarton.
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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
