Based on the increased vaccination rates across Essex County and Chatham-Kent and a decrease in regional COVID-19 infection rates, Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) is easing visitor restrictions at the hospital in Leamington.
Effective June 3, ESHC will begin allowing one visitor per day, per patient in one specified time slot.
According to the hospital, patients or their substitute decision-makers will choose a maximum of two essential visitors to rotate over the patient’s stay; however, only one essential visitor is permitted to stay each day and during their chosen time slot.
The organization also notes that essential visitors will be restricted if they:
Because not all situations are the same, Erie Shores says it recognizes that special visiting time considerations may be given for one designated support person who is:
All outpatients and visitors are being asked to continue wearing medical-grade masks (no cloth masks) upon entry to the hospital. All visitors are also stil required to wear a medical-grade mask while visiting a patient.
Erie Shores will provide face shields to visitors on entry to the hospital or the unit as needed.
Visitors are reminded to wash their hands before entering and after leaving a patient room.