The Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in Grande Prairie (Photo: Shaun Penner / EverythingGP staff)

By EverythingGP Staff

New visitation rules

AHS announces new acute care measures for visitors

Nov 26, 2020 | 10:45 AM

Effective November 25, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is introducing temporary measures for visitor access to AHS acute care sites that have an outbreak or are in communities where COVID-19 transmission is high (watch or enhanced status).

This includes the City and County of Grande Prairie, as well as the MD of Greenview.

For hospital patients, one designated family/support person is permitted under specific circumstances.

For maternity and postpartum units, one designated family/support person is permitted. In addition, a doula or surrogate may be permitted.

For pediatrics and NICU, including critical care, up to two designated family/support persons are allowed.

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For end-of-life, one designated family/support person is permitted. Other visitors must be pre-arranged with the site or unit.

For ambulatory care including emergency, one designated family/support person will be permitted where possible.

Officials note that restrictions may vary site-to-site, and that Albertans should review visitation guidelines and, where possible, arrange a phone call or virtual visit instead.