Effective Thursday, January 20: PCR Self-Swab Testing Discontinued
With restricted PCR testing eligibility, the COVID Assessment Centre is experiencing lower volumes with unfilled appointments daily. In order to maximize efficiency of the staff working at the Assessment Centre, PCR self-swab testing will end…
Changes to asymptomatic admission testing for COVID-19
With recent changes to the provincial COVID-19 testing guidelines, guidelines for asymptomatic screening for COVID-19 have been updated. This update no longer recommends asymptomatic screening requirements for fully vaccinated individuals in specific categories.
REMINDER: COVID-19 Rapid Testing
Employees, staff, contractors and students who are unvaccinated or who have not disclosed their COVID vaccination status must self-test at home twice per week beginning Friday September 10th, 2021.
ICYMI: April 21 COVID Wave 3 Virtual Update replay and Q&A
Watch the replay of the April 21 Virtual Update and read the Q&A about our wave 3 response.
New Mobile COVID-19 Assessment Centre for staff, physicians and providers
Feb 25: new on-site testing option for team members who need to be swabbed due to an outbreak/outbreak investigation.
ICYMI: Feb 25 Virtual Staff Update replay
GRH President and CEO, Ron Gagnon provides an update on the current state of COVID in our province, region, and hospital; latest information on our vaccine roll-out; and organizational updates about current operational results, our…
COVID-19 testing and the documentation of Outbreak/Investigation Numbers
Effective today, February 4, 2021, when placing a COVID-19 order in Powerchart, a new field is now available for the entry of an Outbreak / Investigation Number when provided. Click here for more information
Testing for variants of concern (VOC) COVID-19
Updated February 2: Testing for COVID variants of concern.
COVID-19 notification in Cerner
April 22: COVID-19 status (exposed, suspect, or confirmed) added to Cerner banner bar.
ICYMI: Jan 15 COVID-19 Town Hall replay
GRH President and CEO, Ron Gagnon provides an update on the current state of COVID in our province, region, and hospital; our roll in the province’s vaccine implementation plan; and more. Click the video below…
COVID-19 Signs and Symptoms
Updated January 4: Signs and symptoms of COVID-19 for clinician reference.
COVID-19 Testing Guidance – Inpatient and Assessment Centre
Updated Dec 14: Guidance document on who should be tested for COVID-19.