Campbellford Memorial Hospital is limiting admission capacity as it deals with an outbreak of COVID-19.
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit declared the outbreak in the Medical Wing of the Inpatient Unit on Thursday afternoon following a confirmed case of hospital transmission.
There are currently eight confirmed patient cases connected to the outbreak.
The Medical Wing has been closed to further admissions, which is limiting admission capacity at the hospital to 50%.
Staffing shortages and things such as outdated HVAC systems, and the need to convert semi-private and ward rooms to adequately isolate patients are creating additional challenges.
Campbellford Memorial Hospital is working with Quinte Health Care and Peterborough Regional Health Centre to facilitate the transfer of patients who require acute care and cannot be admitted due to capacity issues.
The following changes are being implemented immediately until further notice:
• The Medical Wing is closed to admissions and repatriations.
• Visitation in the inpatient unit is restricted to those at end–of–life care and must be approved by the
Clinical Manager.
• The ramp up in endoscopy services has been delayed until further notice.
• Volunteers will be unable to come to CMH for the duration of the outbreak
Further restrictions or changes may be required as the situation evolves and they will be communicated to the
public if they occur.
Services in the Emergency Department remain unaffected by this outbreak and community members in need
of emergency care should not hesitate to seek assistance. Please note that visitors are not permitted in the ED
unless they fall under one of the two exceptions listed below:
• Minor children can be accompanied by one parent/guardian
• Elderly adults who need supportive care can be accompanied by an essential caregiver
