Georgian Bay General Hospital in Midland is further reducing visitation based on the continuing increase in COVID-19 cases in our local community and throughout the region.
Effective at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday), admitted patients will be permitted to select two designated visitors for the duration of their hospital stay or while GBGH remains at this level of visitation.
Of the two designated visitors, one is permitted to visit per day between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m.
There are exceptions to the visitation policy of two designated visitors in the case of a palliative/actively dying patient. Birthing patients are also permitted one visitor for as long as they require assistance.
Virtual Visits
In light of visitor restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, GBGH is introducing Virtual Visitation through the hospital’s bedside entertainment units. Patients can stay connected to loved ones while in the hospital via Family Chat – a video calling service.
To use the virtual visitation service, please click here – https://georgianbay.connectmybed.ca/
GBGH understands the impact of contact with family on patients’ quality of life so the hospital has dedicated a staff member to assist patients and families with use of the service Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For assistance using the virtual visitation service, please email robertsk@gbgh.on.ca.
The hospital anticipates having this service continue beyond the pandemic for loved ones who are unable to visit.
For more details on the GBGH Visitor Policy, please click here.
GBGH is further restricting visitation due to the increase in cases within our community effective December 22 (1 p.m.). For more information: https://t.co/XxVMXk7Qjk
— Georgian Bay General Hospital (@GBGHMidland) December 22, 2021