GRH’s medicine program has visiting hours from 1:30 pm to 8:30 pm seven days a week.
Please note that:
- Only two visitors are allowed to be with a patient at any one time;
- The hospital reserves the right to approach visitors regarding noise, length of visits, food and beverages brought in, communicable diseases and patient schedules;
- We ask visitors not to bring flowers or wear scented products such as perfume, cologne, aftershave, hair spray and body washes;
- If a coloured sign is posted outside the patient's room, DO NOT ENTER. Please check with the nursing staff for further information;
- Visitors are expected to comply with any request by staff to leave the patient's room so care can be provided;
- Children supervised by a responsible adult are welcome, however there may be occasions when it is inappropriate for a child to visit. Visitors will be advised accordingly;
- Pets can have a therapeutic effect on people who are confined to a hospital setting. Please speak with the resource nurse on the unit for more information;
- When visiting, please be considerate of other patient's needs; and
- Patient and family lounges are located on 5S and behind 5AC elevators for use.
Family and friends may visit the unit during visiting hours. Rest is an important part of recovery. If visitors have a cold or feel unwell, they should not visit.
To visit a patient outside normal visiting hours please contact the resource nurse to make special arrangements.
Can family help with care?
Family involvement is welcomed. Any family members who wish to take part in the care process may ask a staff member about how to help.
To facilitate effective communication, families are asked to choose a primary contact person. The contact person may call the unit for non-urgent patient updates between 8am and 4pm, and 8pm to 6am, and share this information with other family members.
To reach the hospital please call 519-749-4300 and ask the receptionist to transfer the call to the following extensions:
5 South – extension 2342
5A/5C - extension 2870 |