Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance
If you want to visit a health facility that is part of the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA), you will soon need proof of double-vaccination against COVID-19.
In a news release, the HPHA says family and caregivers must provide government issued photo identification and proof of full vaccination before entering any of the organization’s sites, starting November 1st.
“In making this decision we are adopting a recommendation from our Patient & Caregiver Partner Steering Committee,” says Andrew Williams, President and CEO.
“Our primary responsibility to those needing our hospitals for care and to our team is to provide as safe an environment as possible. Requiring full vaccination against COVID-19 is one of the best ways of achieving this.”
The HPHA joins hospitals in the Greater Toronto Area in the move to ensure all patrons entering their facilities are fully immunized against the novel coronavirus.
Family and caregivers who have a valid medical exemption, signed by a doctor or nurse practitioner will be required to show their documentation.
HPHA recognizes the importance of family and caregiver presence for the health and well-being of our patients. Clinical exceptions that would permit the presence of non-vaccinated family and caregiver(s) will apply for:
patients who are children or infants,
palliative patients
patients experiencing an unpredictable or urgent circumstance, including end of life, a mental health crisis or childbirth
Clinical exceptions will also apply to those patients who require support due to a cognitive impairment, developmental or intellectual disability or language barrier.