Care Partner and Visitor Policy

[Rita Cuccia]

Hello Everyone,

This is my first post. I have been lurking for awhile.

I am on a committee to review/revise Care Partner and Visitor Policy for our local hospital.

I am looking for good examples on wording for Essential Care Partner as I want to ensure Essential Caregiver (Partners) are never locked out of hospital.

Any links would be greatly appreciated. Hope this is ok to post here?

[Gordon Newman]

Afternoon Rita:
Can you clarify your request a bit for me please. For example:
- are you looking for a definition of what an Essential Care Partner is?
- are you looking for a policy governing Essential Care Partners while in the hospital?
- are you looking to develop a policy for visitors?

The phrase “ensure Essential Caregivers (Partners) are never locked” confuses me.

[Rita Cuccia]

Yes I am looking for a definition for Essential Caregiver.

We have a current policy but we want to ensure Essential Caregivers are allowed. n for their loved one, even during pandemic.

I am also looking for examples of other policies to see what others have in place.

[Gordon Newman]

Hi Rita:
Will see what I have in my files.

In the meantime, you might contact other hospitals in your area. Being in sync with neighbouring hospitals aids acceptance by your families.

If you have a Chief Patient Experience Officer you might check to see what they have already.

Feb,24 update:
Try accessing the link below. You may find what you are looking for there.
Essential Together Learning Bundles: Mutual Expectations (healthcareexcellence.ca)

[Kathy Borthwick]

Hi Rita,
Perhaps there is material here, I’ll also look in my files.

https://ontariocaregiver.ca