Joseph Brant Hospital News

Joseph Brant Hospital is completing its transition to being a “mask-friendly” facility, following last month’s initial phasing out the universal mandatory masking requirement put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Effective today, June 12, 2023, all JBH healthcare workers will be guided by a Point-of-Care Risk Assessment tool to determine the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for safe care for each patient, including masking.
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Effective May 1, Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) will gradually begin to phase out the universal mandatory masking requirement that was put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, and transition to a “mask-friendly” facility.
Everyone who comes to JBH is still required to put on a mask when entering the hospital. A mask must be worn in all areas where patients may be present, including waiting rooms, elevators and hallways.
Masks are recommended, but no longer...
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For Immediate Release
February 16, 2023
Burlington, ON – Making travel plans for the Family Day long weekend or March Break? Be sure to take precautions to prevent illness before you take a trip and while you’re away, health experts say.
“No one wants to spend their vacation in a hospital in another country, so we encourage everyone to follow some easy steps to avoid getting sick,” says Dr. Sunita Goel, Burlington family physician and...
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With students back at school and families settling into their routines after summer holidays, I would like to encourage you to continue to take proactive measures over the weeks and months ahead to help reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 and the flu within our community.
These small steps – such as washing your hands regularly, getting the COVID-19 bivalent booster and seasonal flu shot if eligible, staying home when you feel ill, and reviewing your health...
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For Immediate Release
Burlington, ON – Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is declaring two inpatient unit COVID-19 outbreaks. An outbreak has been declared on Unit 5 South 200 on September 27, 2022 after three patients tested positive for COVID-19. An outbreak has been declared on Unit 6 North 400/500 on September 29, 2022 after two patients and one healthcare worker have tested positive for COVID-19. The outbreak...
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