Masking for Visitors and Designated Caregivers, Patients/Residents/Clients
Masks are Recommended, but not required in most settings.
For general visitors, designated care providers and individuals seeking care, masks will be readily available and strongly encouraged but will not be required except in areas where an immunocompromised population is receiving care. Signage will indicate where masks are required.
Symptomatic patients/residents/clients will continue to be asked to wear a mask for the safety of everyone around them (as tolerated).
In areas where Additional Precautions are in place, designated caregivers and general visitors will be able to visit with appropriate PPE.
In areas of outbreak, designated caregivers can continue to visit with appropriate PPE.
Medical masks are available upon entry to health facilities as well as at any team station.
Visitor Information
At Concordia Hospital, we believe visits from family and friends are important to our patients’ wellbeing and recovery. We are pleased to welcome visitors to Concordia hospital, and have provided the following information to help you know what to expect when you visit:
General Visiting Hours are 0800 – 2000 (8:00 AM to 8:00 PM)
If you are a designated caregiver, please connect with your loved one’s care team as we welcome your support beyond general visiting hours. The presence of designated caregivers will need to be balanced with patient and staff safety.
Clean Your Hands
Visitors are required to stop at a mask / hand sanitizing station at the entrance to our building. Please clean your hands upon arrival and then frequently during your visit. You can help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses and other germs.
Stay home if you are feeling unwell
If you are feeling ill, or feel sick, please do not visit. Virtual Visits are still available on a limited basis.
Limited number of Visitors
Given space availability in the patient care rooms, we kindly request family and friends to limit visitors to 2 at a time, children are the exception. It is recommended that up to two Visitors visit with the patient at the same time while on the unit.
General visitors are not permitted during an outbreak except in End of Life situations.
The presence of Designated Caregivers will be considered during an outbreak however they will be required to wear PPE (Protective Personal Equipment) at all times.
As always, up-to-date Information is available at the following locations:
Information for the Public: https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/
Information for Health Care Providers, Physicians & Staff https://sharedhealthmb.ca/covid19/providers/
Treaty Acknowledgement
Concordia provides services to all nations on the traditional and ancestral lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anishininewak, Dakota-Oyate, Dene, Inuit, and the national homeland of the Red River Métis. Treaties were created with the First Nations and include past, present, and future inhabitants, so we are all treaty people. Concordia serves those on Treaty 1 and Treaty 5 lands. We acknowledge the five Dakota communities in Manitoba that are not signatories to any treaties with Canada. We acknowledge that Winnipeg takes its drinking water from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation. We acknowledge that the acts of colonization which are part of our history have caused deep, lasting harm, which continues today. We commit ourselves, in a good way, to learning about truth and reconciliation, promote healing, and creating a better future for all.
