Visitor Information during COVID-19 EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 22, 2021 Inpatients may choose one (1) designated visitor to visit during our limited visiting hours. As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve and keeping in alignment with recommendations from the Ministry of Health, Lake of the Woods District Hospital has taken precautions to keep all staff, patients, and their families safe. This includes temporary changes to our Visitor Policy, including restricting the number of visitors permitted in the Hospital.
4. In extenuating circumstances, an Essential Care Partner (ECP) may be allowed in the hospital if they are not vaccinated. In this case, the Essential Care Partner (ECP) must have prior approval from Infection Control/Occupational Health, the Unit Manager, and the Nursing Supervisor. The ECP is still required to pass the screening. 5. Lake of the Woods District Hospital will not accept proof of a negative PCR or rapid antigen test in place of COVID-19 vaccination records for entry to our hospital. 6. All Visitors and Essential Care Partners:
7. Visitors and Essential Care Partners will not be permitted to enter or remain within the facilities if they:
8. Guidance on Visitors and Essential Care Partners (ECP) for specific departments is outlined in Visitor and Essential Care Partners (ECP) Guidelines. |
DEFINITIONS of VISITOR and ESSENTIAL CARE PARTNERS (ECP) DEFINITIONS of VISITOR and ESSENTIAL CARE PARTNERS (ECP) General Visitor (Visitor) A visitor is defined as someone whose time with the patient is discretionary and short-term/temporary. This can include:
A visitor is not an Essential Care Partner. Essential Care Partner An Essential Care Partner (ECP) is defined as a person who will provide physical and/or psychological support, which is deemed important to the patient's care. This care can include support in decision-making, care coordination, and continuity of care. An Essential Care Partner (ECP) is identified by the patient and/or substitute decision-maker, and/or the care team. A patient may have more than one Essential Care Partner (ECP). Essential Care Partners are an integral and essential part of care provision. Essential Care Partners directly impact the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being and safety of patients. ECP presence improves patient safety, reduces harm, improves the quality of care, patient outcomes and patient care experiences as well as contributes to better staff morale and communication between health care teams and patients. |
VISITOR and ESSENTIAL CARE PARTNERS (ECP) GUIDELINES
We recognize that limiting visitor access for some patients may have a greater impact to their safety and well-being than others.
The following restrictions are in place to allow for appropriate physical distancing to keep all staff, patients, and visitors safe.
Emergency |
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Outpatient visits, |
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Inpatients |
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Inpatients, COVID positive |
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Maternity |
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Outdoor Visits |
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Extenuating Circumstances/ |
5. If requested by the patient or family, a religious leader or traditional healer may be permitted as an additional visitor, if the room is large enough to accommodate physical distancing. |