Visiting and Parking

OUTBREAK NOTICE:

Please note that a COVID-19 outbreak has been declared on the medical floor by Public Helath. As such, medical in-patient general visition is on hold at this time. Essential Caregivers only may visit. Essential Caregivers are restricted to two per patient on the medical floor. They must check in with Nursing staff before visiting and are to use appropriate PPE and precautions when visiting. Thank you for your cooperation.  

Visiting allowance or restrictions are aligned with regional partners and provincial guidelines. The current guidelines are subject to change. 

Visitation (when outbreak has been declared over)

 DEEP RIVER AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL:

• Visitors are welcome to visit inpatients during visiting hours. 
• Visiting hours are from 10:00 - 11:30 am and 5:30 - 7:30 pm daily. 
• Visitors must wear a fresh procedure mask (available at our entrances) and maintain social distancing during their visit. 
• Visitors will no longer be required to show proof of vaccination upon entry, but it is hoped that everyone will have received all available doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in order to protect staff and patients.
  
• At this time, Children under 5 are not recommended in acute care settings due to an inability to be vaccinated.
• Visitors who are feeling unwell or have symptoms are asked to stay home to help keep everyone safe.
  

FOUR SEASONS LODGE:

• General visitors five years and older who are fully vaccinated (i.e have had at least two COVID-19 vaccine doses) are able to visit residents at Four Seasons Lodge, with up to four visitors visiting at a time. Children under 5 are able to visit, and do not require proof of vaccination. 
• All visitors over age of 1 must complete active screening and surveillance Rapid Antigen Testing within 48hrs of their visit.
  
• The screening desk is now located in the hallway outside of the entrance to the home. 

• All visitors must wear a fresh procedure mask that covers the nose, mouth, and chin for the full time of the visit, as well as additional PPE if required. Since masks will be worn for the full time of the visit, no eating or drinking is permitted.
• All visitors must remain in the designated visiting area (i.e. patient or resident room) and are not permitted to use the patient / resident washroom.
• All visitors must perform hand hygiene when entering and leaving the building, as well as entering and leaving the visiting area.
• All general visitors must maintain physical distance of 2 meters from others, including the patient/ resident they are visiting.

• Deep River and District Hospital:
• General visitors are able to visit during visiting hours of 10:00 – 11:30 am and 5:30 – 7:00 pm.
• Essential Caregivers are able to visit at any time, based on patient needs.
• Four Seasons Lodge:
• Essential Caregivers and general visitors are able to visit at any time, based on resident needs.

Parking

With the goal of preserving our services and ability to provide exceptional care, the Deep River and District Hospital has implemented paid parking, effective November 1, 2017.

The Hospital uses a ‘Pay-by-Plate’ system, which means individuals enter their license plate number to pay for parking when they arrive at one of two parking kiosks located inside the building. Once their license plate is registered and the fee is paid (by coin or credit card), the individual does not need to return to their car. All registered license plates are maintained by a web application which provides live information for enforcement purposes. Failing to pay for parking may result in being ticketed or being towed at the owner’s expense. The rates for parking are as follows:

• $5 for 24 hours
• $30 for a 30 day pass
• $300 for a 365 day pass

 Note: for 30 and 365 day passes, two license plates may be registered