Screening

Screening for COVID-19

Infection prevention and control screening measures are in place to protect patients, visitors and staff. 

Before entering the hospital, patients, Essential Care Partners (ECPs), visitors and vendors are required to self-screen by asking themselves the following questions: 

• Do you have new or worsening:
  • Cough or shortness of breath
  • Unexplained diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting
  • Fever
  • Sore throat
• In the last 10 days, have you or anyone in your household tested positive for COVID-19?
• Are you a close contact of someone who has tested positive for COVID-19?

Screening positive for symptoms of COVID-19

Patients

If you are a patient and answered YES to any of these questions, please contact a member of our staff to determine whether:

• Your appointment may proceed with additional precautions
• Your appointment may be cancelled or rescheduled

Essential Care Partners (ECPs), Visitors and Vendors

If you are an ECP, visitor or vendor and answered YES to any of these questions, please do not enter the hospital.

Visitors can arrange a video visit with a patient.

Sharing your feedback

Your feedback is important to us. Please share it with your health care team. They are ready and willing to work with you to meet your needs.  If further support is required, please contact the Patient Experience Office.