Labrador-Grenfell Health is advising the public that effective Saturday, March 13, visitor restrictions in place at all Labrador-Grenfell Health facilities will be updated to include the following
For labour and delivery patients
• One support person may be present during delivery. That support person may stay with the mother and baby until discharge.
• An additional two visitors are permitted following delivery to the time of discharge. Visits must be coordinated by the patient care team in advance.
For pediatric patience – Both parents/guardians may be designated as essential visitors. Only one essential visitor may visit at a time.
• Pediatric patients with an extended admission may identify up to two additional designated visitors which remain constant for the duration of the visiting restrictions
For inpatients
• One essential visitor may be permitted to visit as coordinated with facility staff.
• In-patients with an extend admission may be permitted up to two additional designated visitors.
• Only one visitor is permitted at a time and each visitor is permitted one visit per day.
For outpatient Department and Emergency Department Patients – A support person may be permitted for individuals who require assistance due to health issues, who are 18 years of age or under, who are having prenatal ultrasounds or due to the nature of the appointment.
• Approval of a visitor in the Emergency Department is at the discretion of the care team.
For Long Term Care – Residents may identify one essential visitor, where necessary. Each resident can identify up to two additional visitors.
• A maximum of two people can visit per day.
• All visitors must coordinate the visit with the home in advance.
For palliative care – The clinical care team of palliative care patients will discuss protocols with the patient/resident/family and advise the number of visitors.