Changes to Care Partner guidelines (June 21, 2022)
As we continue to see lower rates of COVID-19 transmission, we feel that we are in a good place to further update our current Care Partner guidelines to increase access to visiting. Please see the…
Omicron Information and Resources
All information pertaining to Omicron will be compiled here and updated accordingly.
Policy – Universal Masking Policy for Patients and Visitors
Developed by: Infection Prevention & Control / Occupational Health and Safety Approved by: Executive Vice President, Patient Care Services PurposeThe purpose of this policy is to provide clear guidance on the application of medical mask…
Update on Team Member Electronic Screening (e-screening)
August 10: New team member e-screening information
Care Partner/Visitor Guidelines and Virtual Visit Support
Updated June 21,,2022 – Care Partner Guidelines and handout for patients and Care Partners
Changes to Care Partner guidelines (June 21, 2022)
As we continue to see lower rates of COVID-19 transmission, we feel that we are in a good place to further update our current Care Partner guidelines to increase access to visiting. Please see the…
GRH declares a COVID-19 outbreak on 8ABC
We – in consultation with Region of Waterloo Public Health, have declared an outbreak of COVID-19 on 8ABC, part of the medicine program.
GRH declares a COVID-19 outbreak on 5S/CTU
We – in consultation with Region of Waterloo Public Health, have declared an outbreak of COVID-19 on 5S/CTU, part of our medicine program.
GRH declares a COVID-19 outbreak in UT2 North at Freeport Campus
We – in consultation with Region of Waterloo Public Health – have declared an outbreak of COVID-19 on PT2, part of the transitional care unit at Freeport Campus.
Cambridge Pinebush Vaccine Clinic Announcement
On Friday, April 1, Grand River Hospital will be passing oversight of the Pinebush Vaccine Clinic to Region of Waterloo Public Health.
GRH declares a COVID-19 outbreak on PT2 at Freeport Campus
We – in consultation with Region of Waterloo Public Health – have declared an outbreak of COVID-19 on PT2, part of the transitional care unit at Freeport Campus.
GRH declares a new COVID-19 outbreak on PT3 and UT4 West at the Freeport Campus
FOR: All staff in clinical areas, All staff in non-clinical areas, Learners/Students, Other Providers, Physicians Sent on behalf of Bonnie Camm, Executive VP, Patient Care Services and Shelley Schmidt, Director, Infection Prevention and Control. Currently, three patients from PT3 and…
Allowing COVID+ and exposed team members to return to work
In an effort to support home units experiencing extreme shortages of staff, we may soon begin asking team members who have either tested positive or been exposed (either in the community or household) to return…
Additional break areas for team members, break safety reminders
The Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness team (OHSW) and the Infection Prevention and Control team (IPAC) have determined break rooms to be the biggest opportunity for the spread of COVID-19 between staff.
Update on services resumption
Our clinical leaders are developing a thoughtful and well managed plan for resuming services that have been paused since January 4 due to Directive #2.
GRH declares a new COVID-19 outbreak in GR2 East at Freeport Campus and 5C at KW Campus
FOR: All staff in clinical areas, All staff in non-clinical areas, Learners/Students, Other Providers, Physicians Sent on behalf of Jane Martin VP, Clinical and Diagnostics and Shelley Schmidt, Director, Infection Prevention and Control. UPDATE: The outbreak on 5C at KW…
January 21: Onsite third dose COVID-19 vaccine clinic at KW Campus
In order to ensure team members receive a third dose booster as soon as possible, there will be an onsite COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the KW Campus on January 21, 2022 from 7:30am-3:30pm in room…