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Labrador-Grenfell Health is pleased to increase access for designated visitors in our hospitals, long-term care and personal care homes during Alert Level 3.    

To reduce the risk of possible spread of COVID-19, designated visitors will be permitted as outlined within guidelines in place at each site. Guidelines include:

• All visitors will be screened for COVID-19 and be provided a mask which they are required to wear for the duration of the visit.
• Individuals must coordinate the visit with the site/health care team in advance.
• Patients and residents can designate one visitor who will not change for the duration of visiting restrictions.
• Family members of long-term care residents will be contacted by staff to explain the procedure for visiting at each individual site.
• The care team for admitted patients will coordinate visits with patients and the designated visitor(s).
• For outpatient and Emergency Department visits, individuals with comprehension or mobility concerns may have one designated person accompany them.
• Care teams can provide direction for visiting palliative care patients as guidelines vary for different palliative care stages.
• For obstetric patients, one designated person and one doula can attend during delivery. One designated person can visit with a mother and newborn for the duration of their stay in hospital following delivery.
• Both parents of an admitted child may visit at the same time.
• Intensive care unit patients can have two designated visitors at the same time.
• General visitation is not permitted at this time.

Complete guidelines are available here

We understand that this is a difficult time and are thanking the public for their patience and cooperation.  Family members with questions may contact the facility, contacts are listed below.

For more information on COVID-19, please visit the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador website below.

For updates pertaining to Labrador-Grenfell Health’s services and COVID-19 restrictions, please visit  www.lghealth.ca/covid-19 or Twitter page.

Media Contact:

Amanda MacNeil

Regional Director of Communications

amanda.macneil@lghealth.ca