Click here for important information on C-difficile Precautions from the

Ministry of Health website:

http://www.health.gov.on.ca/patient_safety/public/cdad/cdad_pub.html

PANDEMIC PLANNING - UPDATE

Click here for more information: Outbreak Update Oct 09

STOP – Just CLEAN your hands

The following precautions are in place at LDMH

• ALL VISITORS, PATIENTS, GUESTS must enter the hospital through the MAIN ENTRANCE – OFF FADER STREET.

THE FRONT LOBBY ENTRANCE IS CLOSED

• When ENTERING, EXITING the building everyone will be asked to please CLEAN YOUR HANDS.  Cleaning hands is the number one way to prevent the spread of this influenza strain.

• Anyone entering the building will be asked the following 2 questions:

• Do you have a new or worsening cough or shortness of breath?
• Are you feeling feverish?

If the answer to BOTH these questions is YES you will be asked to wear a mask and referred to your health care practitioner or the Emergency Department.

• DO NOT VISIT and RESCHEDULE your appointment or procedure if you are feeling unwell and follow-up with your health care provider.

If you would like to find out more information about how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe while in the hospital – click here to view our PATIENT SAFETY GUIDE

For more information about our Patient Safety outcomes and indicators please visit our “PATIENT SAFETY REPORTS” page at: www.leamingtonhospital.com/patients/patientsafetyreporting.asp.