Masking still required in all clinical and patient care areas, now optional in common areas and non-patient care areas
While mandatory masking is still required in all clinical and patient care areas at Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), effective Wednesday, May 17 masking is now a personal choice in common areas and non-patient care areas, such as: the Main Street Bistro, administration offices, and hallways outside of clinical spaces.
Planning to visit one of the following areas of NHH? Please remember masks are still required and provided:
Acute Care
- Emergency/Intensive Care
- 2A/B Medical/Surgical Inpatient
- Maternal Child Care
- Surgical Services
Post-Acute
- 1A/B Inpatient Rehabilitation/Restorative Care
- Palliative Care
Outpatient Care
- Ambulatory Care
- Cancer/Supportive Care/Dialysis
- Community Mental Health
Diagnostics
- Diagnostic Imaging/Women's Health
For more on mask and visitor requirements, see our recently updated NHH Visiting Guidelines section of nhh.ca.
Questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out to our Public Affairs department at ext. 4009.