Visiting The Hospital

At Erie Shoes HealthCare, our top priority is to support our patients' care journeys while recognizing our need to keep all patients, staff and community members safe. We realize that family members, friends and loved ones are essential to a patient's care experience, and we encourage their involvement.

Measles Restrictions

Due to confirmed measles cases at our hospital and in consultation with regional partners, we have made the difficult decision to restrict visitors under 16 in ALL areas of the hospital. Exceptions will be made for visitors of palliative patients with approval from a manager or AHA.

When Visiting a Loved One:

Please do not visit a patient in the hospital when you are feeling unwell. All visitors are expected to follow these three rules for visitation:

Maximum two visitors at the bedside at a time.
In some cases, additional precautions, such as wearing a mask, gown or other personal protective equipment, must be taken before entering patient rooms. Please follow the additional precaution measures listed on patient doors if applicable.
Visitors may bring food, coffee or other beverages for loved ones. Likewise, when visitors are present, patients may eat or drink in their room. Visitors are allowed to eat or drink in patient rooms or in the hospital cafeteria on the 1st floor.

What does this mean for patients and families?

Two family members at the bedside at a time between 8 am and 8 pm
One designated family member at the bedside between 8 pm and 8 am

outpatients (diagnostic imaging or general surgery clinic, OB Triage)

ONE designated caregiver may accompany the patient, providing there is space for physical distancing in the waiting areas.

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