Hospital Precautions 

Effective September 3rd, 2024, as we re-enter respiratory illness season, medical masks are required in patient-facing areas such as emergency departments, clinics, waiting rooms, diagnostic imaging and inpatient units (including while visiting patients in their rooms). Masks are available at entrances.

We recognize how vital care partners are for our patients’ well-being. As we maintain a balance between safety and support, please note that we have some limitations with visiting.  

Please do not visit loved ones if you have any symptoms of illness, if you have had respiratory symptoms in the last 10 days, gastrointestinal symptoms in the last 48 hours, or been exposed to someone with COVID in the last 10 days. 

We kindly ask that you inform the patient before visiting. Usually, we allow up to two (2) care partners or visitors to be present with the patient at a time. 

Please use the hand sanitizer stations to clean your hands frequently while in Quinte Health hospitals.