Media Release
February 9, 2021 – Starting February 10, GBHS will permit two visitors per inpatient at all GBHS hospitals. Outpatients attending most types of appointments must still come alone due to space limitations, unless a support person is essential.
All visitors are still required to wear a mask and show government issued photo identification and proof of full COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses) upon entering any GBHS facility.
GBHS recognizes the importance of visitors to the emotional and physical well-being of patients, and we look forward to welcoming visitors into our facilities again. The visitor policy will continue to evolve based on the presence of COVID-19 in our communities.
The information below applies to all six GBHS Hospitals: Lion’s Head, Markdale, Meaford, Owen Sound, Southampton and Wiarton.
• Inpatients – Two visitors per inpatient, must be the same visitors for the duration of the patient’s stay. Hours 1 pm – 6:30 pm.
• Day Surgery – Come alone unless support is required for accessibility reasons. Must be identified prior to surgery to the clinical team. Hours 24/7.
• Oncology & Chemotherapy – Come alone unless support is required for accessibility reasons. Hours 1 pm – 6:30 pm.
• Ambulatory Care – Come alone unless support is required for accessibility reasons. Hours 24/7.
• Emergency Department – Come alone unless support is required for accessibility reasons. Hours 24/7.
• Diagnostic Imaging – One support person is allowed.
• Obstetrics/Labour & Delivery – Two support people for labour and delivery. Post-partum, one support person can remain in hospital with the mother, and one visitor is permitted during visiting hours for the duration of the patient’s stay. Hours 24/7.
• Pediatric (Under 16) – Two parents/guardians (Inpatients & Outpatients). Hours 24/7.
• End of Life – Two visitors at a time. Clinical team to establish with family. Hours 24/7.
