Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Southpoint Sun - 9
Hospital eases visitor restrictions
LEAMINGTON – Erie Shores HealthCare has eased visitor restrictions. As of Friday, February 11, one designated caregiver identified by the patient can visit COVID negative inpatients between 8 am and 8 pm daily. In addition, COVID negative patients in the Emergency Department will also be permitted one designated caregiver. This replaces the “no visitor” policy implemented at ESHC on December 30, 2021, at the height of the Omicron wave. For palliative or end-oflife patients, an unlimited number of visitors will be permitted; however, only two may be at the patient’s
bedside at any given time. Essential visitors or designated caregivers who are visiting inpatients, palliative care/end-of-life patients, or patients in the Emergency Department must be age 18 or older, provide documented proof of their COVID-19 vaccination and must test negative on a hospital-administered rapid antigen test. The hospital is not able to allow essential caregivers to visit patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19. Not all situations are the same, and Erie Shores HealthCare understands that. The hospital will give special visiting consider-
ations for one designated support person who is visiting a woman in labour, or parent/guardian of an ill newborn, youth or child, or a support person for a patient with dementia/cognitive impairment with management approval. Visitors will be allowed for COVID-19 negative patients in the ICU in some specific circumstances. Family members who have a patient that isn’t permitted visitors can expect to be contacted by a Patient-Family Liaison to book a virtual visit. More specific details can be found on the hospital’s website.
Ortaliza named finalist for tourism award KINGSVILLE — Ortaliza Urban Farms of Kingsville has been named a finalist in the Southwest Ontario Tourism Corporation’s 2021 Innovation Awards, to be presented March 8-9 in London. The Innovation Awards recognize businesses, organizations, leaders, meaningful experiences, events or programming within Ontario’s Southwest that are telling stories, building the tourism industry with purpose and passion and moving towards sustain-
able tourism. The 2021 Sustainability Trailblazer of the Year Award finalists include Ortaliza Urban Farms and Ottercreek Woodworks Inc. Ortaliza Urban Farms is located in the heart of downtown Kingsville. Owners Carina Biacchi and Alvaro Fernandes specialize in micro-greens, which are considered a super food. “Just to be recognized as one of the Sustainability Trailblazers of the Year is a win on its own,” said
Carina. “This new award celebrates businesses or individuals that are working towards sustainable tourism in our region and that have innovative strategies that aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals - and that we do. “A big part of what we work for is to improve nutrition, promote sustainable agriculture, ensure healthy lives, and promote well-being - those are just a few examples of our aligned work to sustainable development,” she said.
SKATE WHEATLEY SWEETHEART SHOWCASE
WHEATLEY — To the delight of parents and grandparents this past weekend, Skate Wheatley hosted its 11th annual Sweetheart Showcase. A raffle was held with donated items, and admission was also by donation. Skate Wheatley offers programs for all ages, from beginners at age three to competitive, with older skaters assisting the younger skaters. Skate Wheatley has 147 skaters in the fold. In the top photo, youngsters gather for the program. In the bottom photo, from left are board members Jennifer Mastronardi, Stacey Ford, Nicole Demant and Kim Williams. The skating season will wrap up April 1-2 with the annual carnival. SUN photo by Greg Coulter
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