Most recent news & updates
Passive Screening
All team members must screen themselves passively using the current Covid symptoms and exposure questions.
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…
NEW Launch of online staff COVID reporting form
The OHS and IT teams have developed an online form for staff to report their COVID-19 information. After filling out the online form, staff members will receive direction regarding the most appropriate next steps, tailored…
Omicron Information and Resources
All information pertaining to Omicron will be compiled here and updated accordingly.
Point of Care Risk Assessment (PCRA)
GRH has prepared guidance to health care works for completing a point of care risk assessment.
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
June 24, 2022 COVID Update
Inside this week’s Update: Passive screening for all team members; updated care partner visiting guidelines; masking continues to be required at GRH; the COVID reporting form; local and provincial updates, news and more.
June 17, 2022 COVID Update
Inside this week’s Update: Masking continues to be required at GRH; the COVID reporting form; care partner visiting guideline reminders; local and provincial updates, news and more.
June 10, 2022 COVID Update
Inside this week’s Update: Masking required at GRH beyond June 11; the COVID reporting form; updated care partner visiting guidelines; the new Occupational Health location; a note about entering and exiting through the Cancer Centre…
June 3, 2022 COVID Update
Inside this week’s Update: The COVID reporting form; updated care partner visiting guidelines; the new Occupational Health location; a note about entering and exiting through the Cancer Centre doors; COVID-19 booster shots for healthcare workers;…
COVID-19 banner bar alert outpatient management
For assessment and potential removal of outpatient COVID-19 banner bar alerts, we have created an extension and email address.
Ron’s Virtual Town Hall Presentation: May 26, 2022
Ron Gagnon, President and CEO at Grand River Hospital, presented a virtual town hall update on May 26, 2022.
May 27, 2022 COVID Update
Inside this week’s Update: The COVID reporting form; outdoor care partner visiting guidelines; COVID-19 booster shots for healthcare workers; local and provincial updates, news and more.
Download your Pride Webex background
This year, the Pride committee worked to enhance the ways we #ShowourPride by updating the materials we use everyday in Webex meetings. Please click below to download your high-quality Webex background of choice.
COVID-19 outbreak on 8ABC now over
We and the Region of Waterloo Public Health, are declaring the COVID-19 outbreak on 8ABC over.
May 20, 2022 COVID Update
Inside this week’s Update: The COVID reporting form; outdoor care partner visiting guidelines; COVID-19 booster shots for healthcare workers; local and provincial updates, news and more.