Community Update
Measles is circulating in Ontario. There have been confirmed cases within Grey Bruce recently.
If you are experiencing measles symptoms and require emergency care or need to visit the hospital, please call before you arrive. We will provide you with specific instructions to ensure the health and safety of all our patients, visitors and staff.
Step 1: Call ahead to 519-376-2121 extension 0#
Step 2: Healthcare professionals will give you specific directions to safely enter the hospital.
Visit Grey Bruce Public Health’s website: Measles (publichealthgreybruce.on.ca)
OR
Call Grey Bruce Public Health at 519-376-9420 Option 6 (8:30-4:30, Monday- Friday)
Brightshores follows a recognized hospital standard to ensure a safe and hygienic environment for patients, visitors and staff. All areas of the hospital are regularly cleaned and disinfected.
Masking upon entering the hospital is recommended for everyone. Please do not visit anyone in the hospital if you have respiratory symptoms or have been exposed to measles.
Masking Requirements
In order to protect our patients and staff we have implemented clinical masking for all direct patient contact as of Monday October 2, 2023. This applies to all inpatient and outpatient settings.
We strongly recommend that visitors wear masks throughout the building. Preventive measures such as getting vaccinated, wearing masks and staying home when you are not feelings well are our best defence against influenza and COVID-19.
Please note that masking is mandatory for those:
- who are symptomatic
- who are in the Emergency Department
- who are visiting a patient in their room
- who are in inpatient or outpatient settings
Masks will remain available for those who prefer to wear one.
Visiting the Hospital
At Brightshores, we welcome family support and visitors as important components of a patient’s healing journey. Please do not visit patients if you are feeling ill. In addition, the following areas have the noted visiting limitations:
- Neonatal Intensive care- two parent/ guardians (no children permitted)
- Obstetrics/Labour & Delivery – two support people for labour and delivery. Post partum one person can stay with the mother
- Mental Heath- Unit 4-4 & 4-5- visiting hours daily between 3-7pm