Erie Shores HealthCare ramps up services

LEAMINGTON – With changing provincial classifications in this region going into the Red COVID-19 category, Erie Shores HealthCare is ramping up some services.

Effective last Friday, ESHC moved into Pandemic Response Stage 1B. That means that they have increased access to surgical services and diagnostic imaging tests to 100 per cent effective Monday, February 22.

Also, starting immediately, the ESHC visitor policy will allow for one essential visitor on their Inpatient Units within one of three designated blocks each day:

• 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

• 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

• 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

ESHC is allowing patients to have one essential visitor, once per day, in one specified time slot with some exceptions.

All visitors must wear a mask when in the hospital. Those who do not come in with one will be provided with one. All visitors are to follow all social distancing and Personal Protective Equipment requirements identified on the units while in hospital, or they’ll be asked to leave.

In the Emergency Department (ED), a patient who is at imminent risk of dying may have a loved one present with them during their ED stay.

Patients with cognitive or mobility difficulties may be accompanied by one person during their ED stay. Pediatric patients in the Emergency Department are obviously permitted to be accompanied by one adult family member.

Anyone who wants more information about ESHC’s current visitor policy can visit their website at: www.erieshoreshealthcare.ca/visitorhours.