Responding to COVID-19
We are pleased to share that there are no outbreaks at the hospital at this time. Visits have resumed as per previous practice on all units.
Reminder for visitors
All visits must be scheduled, indoors and out, at least 72 hours in advance. Visitors to the Horizon Program require screening at the door with negative rapid antigen tests - Horizon patients may have up to 4 visitors indoors and as many as can be accommodated outside given standard visiting practices.
All visitors must attest to COVID-related screening questions posted at all hospital entrances and wear appropriate personal protective equipment regardless of whether the visit takes place indoors or out.
Eating and drinking by both patients and visitors is now allowed during visits. Masks must be put back on after the food is consumed. Both homemade and commercially prepared food is acceptable. Leftovers must be taken with the visitor when they leave. Commercially produced and prepackaged/sealed foods that do not require refrigeration may be brought in for individual patient consumption after the visit in consultation with program staff.
We urge you to get vaccinated for COVID, including third and fourth doses if eligible, and for the flu as the fall flu season is upon us, wear a mask, physical distance and continue to be cautious about gathering in large groups. We can help each other and we can help the health care system by doing everything we can to stay healthy and help our loved ones stay healthy.
For more information on visiting, please contact the hospital at 705.549.3181 or 1.877.341.4729 and speak a member of the care team. You may also visit our Visitor Page for more information.
Masks still required at waypoint
Waypoint is committed to keeping patients, staff, and visitors safe through a continuation of mandatory masking for all staff and visitors within the hospital. Patients are encouraged to wear masks when off the unit and in the community.
Masking helps prevent the most vulnerable patients from contracting COVID-19. It can also prevent transmission of COVID-19 to health-care providers, keeping people healthy and at work. Masks are available at all Waypoint entrances.
Visitor Vaccination Requirements
Proof of vaccination for visitors is no longer required.
Personal Protective Equipment
Personal protective equipment is required for everyone at the direction of staff, and consists of at minimum a surgical mask. Home-made or external masks are not permitted as we cannot ensure the quality, cleanliness or use of appropriate hygiene practices for these products which, if not done properly, may pose an additional risk to patients and staff.
Volunteers
Due to COVID 19 all-volunteer programs are temporarily suspended. We are not accepting and/or processing new volunteer applications until volunteer operations resume. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Dr. Kevin Young shares information on COVID-19 vaccine booster/Moderna hesitancy and Dr. Rob Meeder shares information on vaccinating our kids.
Download Dr. Young's slides
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Dr. Kevin Young, Medical Director - Integrated Care discusses the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine and dispels the myths.