NSHN Visitor Restrictions As A Result of Province-Wide Lockdown
With the health and safety of patients, residents, clients, visitors and workers of the North Shore Health Network (NSHN) at top of mind, in response to the province-wide lockdown, NSHN has made the difficult decision to limit access to visitors. Effective April 3, 2021 and in place until further notice:
Emergency Department (All Sites):
Only 1 Essential Caregiver permitted.
· Only 1 parent will be allowed to accompany a child under the age of 18.
· For end-of-life situations – a maximum of 2 visitors may be permitted.
· All visits will be coordinated in collaboration with Emergency Department workers.
Acute Care Unit (Blind River):
No general visitors are permitted.
One (1) Essential Caregiver to be identified with 1 alternate.
· Visits must be booked with the unit beforehand and are limited to 1 hour.
· Essential visitor requires proof of negative COVID-19 swab within previous 7 days to visit.
· Alternate may only visit when the primary essential visitor is not available for multiple days.
Long-Term Care Unit (Blind River):
No general visitors will be allowed except for palliative or emergency situations.
· In these circumstances, exceptions may be made for compassionate reasons to allow a maximum of 2 designated general visitors.
Only 1 Designated Caregiver may visit at a time.
Essential Support Workers are permitted to enter the home following screening and completion of Rapid Antigen Testing.
Out-Patient Services:
Individuals who require assistance and are attending the hospital for diagnostic appointments are requested to attend alone; however, if attendants are required outpatients are permitted to have 1 person accompany them.
Patients should only visit the Emergency Departments if in need of urgent care. If you are feeling unwell or not sure if you should be tested, call Algoma Public Health (1-866-892-0172 ext 5404) or contact an NSHN COVID-19 Assessment Centre:
· 705-356-2265 or 1-888-425-0321
o ext. 2661 (Blind River) or ext. 2662 (Thessalon)
· Or, complete the online form at: www.nshn.care/covid19.
If you need immediate medical attention, call 911 and mention your travel history and symptoms.