We are pleased to announce a reduction of restrictions associated with the COVID-19 outbreak at Temiskaming Hospital.
The Temiskaming Hospital outbreak has been declared over.
 
Effective today, May 16th, 2023, Temiskaming Hospital will revert to the following:
 
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1. All inpatients will be allowed up to TWO Care Partners at their bedside at a time
· Care Partners can come and go during the day, but must self-screen, sanitize upon arrival and wear a mask for the duration of their visit
· Please do not visit if you are unwell
 
2. All COVID-19 positive patients will be allowed ONE Essential Care Partner by their bedside at a time
· Essential Care Partners must ensure they are wearing the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the duration of their visit
Due to transmission risk, the Essential Care Partner will:
· Be trained on safe PPE donning and doffing protocols
· Be made aware of hospital policy pertaining to the compliance of PPE utilization and risks associated with their visit
Note: All other patients in isolation may also require PPE during Care Partner visitation.
 
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All outpatients will be allowed one care partner to provide essential support for a patient/dependent (as defined in our Care Partner Presence hospital policy) and are permitted to accompany a patient where there are circumstances where assistance is required and would be at risk if alone. Care Partners can come and go during the day, however must self-screen, sanitize upon arrival and wear a mask for the duration of their visit.
 

Temiskaming Hospital is advising the public that we are still in a COVID-19 outbreak. However, our Care Partner policies have changed to align with the provincial guidance for managing COVID-19 outbreaks in acute care settings and in collaboration with Timiskaming Health unit.
 
Care Partner updates:
 
1. All in-patients will be allowed one care partner by their bedside at a time.
2. All COVID-19 positive patients will be allowed one care partner by their bedside at a time, providing they are wearing the proper Personal Protective Equipment for the duration of their visit.
 
Due to transmission risk, additional considerations include:
·The essential care partner will be trained on safe PPE donning and doffing protocols.
·Are aware of hospital policy pertaining to the compliance of PPE utilization and risks associated with their visit.
 
For virtual visitations, please contact 705-647-8121 ex 2341.
 
“Our team constantly monitors changes in governing provincial policies and procedures and continues to work with our community partners at the Timiskaming Health Unit to ensure our policies are kept as current as possible and aligned with our priorities of keeping patients and staff safe.” “This transition represents a measured approach to moving to treating COVID-19 as a regular part of hospital care, like the flu.”
 
“I would like to thank our team for the hard work they continue to do to manage, not only COVID-19, but all of the operational pressures we face.” - says President and CEO Mike Baker.
 
Temiskaming Hospital will continue to update the public on the outbreak.
 
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We are pleased to announce a reduction of restrictions associated with the COVID-19 outbreak at Temiskaming Hospital being declared over.

Effective today, February 21st, 2023, Temiskaming Hospital have the following updates related to Care Partners.

Inpatients:
All in-patients will be allowed up to two care partners at their bedside at a time. Care partners can come and go during the day, but must undergo active screening when entering the hospital and must wear a mask throughout their stay.

Outpatients:
All outpatients will be allowed one care partner to provide essential support for a patient/dependent (as defined in our Care Partner Presence hospital policy) are permitted to accompany a patient where there are circumstances where assistance is required and would be at risk if alone. Care partners can come and go during the day, but must undergo active screening when entering the hospital and must wear a mask throughout their stay.

Thank you for your continued patience and cooperation.

Temiskaming Hospital is advising the public that a COVID-19 outbreak has been declared effective today, April 28th, 2023. The outbreak was called as two or more in-patients have experienced symptoms and tested positive for COVID-19.

As a result, enhanced infection control measures are in place, and temporary limitations to designated care partner/visitors are now in effect until further notice.

Temiskaming Hospital is asking for the public’s cooperation with the following to help minimize the risk of transmission to and from patients, visitors and staff:

* Designated Care Partners are still allowed for critically ill/risk of imminent death, palliative, obstetrical and pediatric patients.
* Care partners are also allowed to accompany outpatients who need support due to physical, intellectual, cognitive and emotional conditions or needing a substitute decision-maker while attending the hospital for appointments, tests, procedures or emergent care. .
* All Designated Care Partners must pass the screening questionnaire administered by the hospital’s Screening Agents prior to entering the hospital.
* There will be no visitation to the above approved Care Partners for confirmed or suspected COVID-19 patients.

“We will continue to protect our most vulnerable and our community as we continue to battle COVID-19.” says CEO Mike Baker.

The Timiskaming Health Unit is working with the Hospital in ensuring best practices are being followed during this time. For virtual visitations, please contact Kathy Demarce at 705-647-8121 ex 2341.
“I would like to again thank our community for their support and remind everyone that while we care for you, please care about us.”

Temiskaming Hospital will continue to update the public on the outbreak.

Temiskaming Hospital is advising the public that a COVID-19 outbreak has been declared effective today, February 13th, 2023.
 
The outbreak was called as two or more in-patients have experienced symptoms and tested positive for COVID-19.
As a result, enhanced infection control measures are in place, and temporary limitations to designated care partner/visitors are now in effect until further notice.
 
Temiskaming Hospital is asking for the public’s cooperation with the following to help minimize the risk of transmission to and from patients, visitors and staff:
* All in-patient areas of the hospital are closed to visitors and Designated Care Partners for long-term care and acute care patients until further notice.
* Designated Care Partners are still allowed for critically ill/risk of imminent death, palliative, obstetrical and pediatric patients.
* Care partners are also allowed to accompany outpatients who need support due to physical, intellectual, cognitive and emotional conditions or needing a substitute decision-maker while attending the hospital for appointments, tests, procedures or emergent care. .
* All Designated Care Partners must pass the screening questionnaire administered by the hospital’s Screening Agents prior to entering the hospital.
* There will be no visitation to the above approved Care Partners for confirmed or suspected COVID-19 patients.
 
“We will continue to protect our most vulnerable and our community as we continue to battle COVID-19.” says CEO Mike Baker.
 
The Timiskaming Health Unit is working with the Hospital in ensuring best practices are being followed during this time. For virtual visitations, please contact Kathy Demarce at 705-647-8121 ex 2341.
 
“I would like to again thank our community for their support and remind everyone that while we care for you, please care about us.”
 
Temiskaming Hospital will continue to update the public on the outbreak.

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