Visitor Precautions
Where are the current visitor precautions?
The current outbreak or advisory list is updated when a new precaution or restriction is declared for visitors at one of our facilities. When the outbreak or advisory is over, the facility is removed from the list. Please note that this list may not be exhaustive and immediate family members may be contacted directly regarding visitor precautions or restrictions, as needed.
For the purpose of visitation to Central Zone facilities, immediate family refers to a mother, father, sister, brother, son, daughter, next of kin or significant other, as indicated by the patient or resident. In the case where there is no family, a friend can be identified by the patient or resident as a visitor. Patients and residents may also identify a care provider as approved by the site management.
What are visitor precautions?
Visitor precautions are a series of infection control measures put in place to reduce the risk of spreading infectious diseases which are common in health-care facilities. They are designed to keep residents, families, staff and visitors healthy and safe.
If a precaution or restriction is in effect, individuals should refrain from visiting that facility when possible, and immediate family members should contact the facility before visiting.
When visitor precautions are in place:
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Visiting is permitted but the public is being cautioned about a current outbreak. During visitor precautions, visitors will be required to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
When visitor restrictions are in place:
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Visiting is prohibited and visitors are only permitted under exceptional circumstances; for example, palliative care visitation or as a designated support person that is deemed necessary for care. During visitor restrictions, any permitted visitors will also be required to wear the appropriate PPE.
Date:
May 20
May 20
May 8
Facility:
Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre
Connaigre Peninsula Health Centre
Fogo Island Health Centre
Department/Floor:
2A
Entire Facility
Long-term Care
Reason for restriction:
Influenza A
Respiratory Illness
Respiratory Illness
Visitors
Preventing the spread of infection
To prevent the spread of infection, the public and all staff are advised to:
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wash your hands frequently using soap and water or an alcohol based hand sanitizer, if soap and water are not available
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cover coughs or sneezes with a tissue or the crook of your arms
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avoid touching your face
Masking
March 27, 2025 Update: NL Health Services continues to monitor epidemiology, hospitalizations and outbreaks and masking guidelines will be re-evaluated by April 14, 2025. Masking requirements remain in place due to the review of the epidemiology and based on the current spike in respiratory illness seen in the province and within our health-care facilities.
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Visitors/support persons, clients and patients (outpatient clinics and emergency departments) are required to wear a well-fitted medical mask in all clinical areas, including in waiting areas for health-care services/appointments, clinical care/treatment areas and while visiting patients and long-term care residents. These requirements do not apply to patients admitted to hospital or long-term care residents.
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Individuals seeking or receiving health-care services who are symptomatic (i.e. experiencing any one or more symptoms of COVID-19 or respiratory symptoms) or have a rash are reminded that they are required to wear a mask upon entry and at all times while inside a health-care facility. Visitors/support persons who are feeling unwell or sick should not visit patients/residents or accompany others to appointments.
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Individuals can wear their own medical mask or a mask provided at the health-care facility. Cloth masks and masks with exhalation valves are not permitted.
Self-screening for COVID-19/respiratory illness
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Visitors/support persons should not visit a health-care facility if they feel ill or are experiencing COVID-19, flu-like or gastrointestinal symptoms.
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Visitors/support persons are directed to follow signage at health-care facilities and meet the self-screening requirements before proceeding inside the health-care facility. In addition, visitors/support persons can complete self-screening prior to arrival at the facility by visiting their former legacy organization website: Central.
Help to reduce the spread of illness:
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Do not visit if you are ill or are experiencing flu-like or gastrointestinal symptoms.
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Clean your hands before entering and after visiting your loved ones.
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Cover your coughs or sneezes with a tissue or with the crook of your arms.
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Refrain from touching your loved ones’ face.
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Check with nursing staff before you visit.
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Should you visit more than one resident at one visit, please ensure you take necessary precautions and repeat hand hygiene.
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Wear protective equipment, such as masks, gown and gloves for the duration of the visit, when advised by nursing staff. Nurses will show you how to properly apply and remove personal protective equipment.