Haldimand War Memorial Hospital & Edgewater Gardens Long-term Care

Another big thank you to Sweet Retrospect and Michele Theriault-Reynolds. Its a smile cookie waterfall at Edgewater Gardens!

Thank you Julias Bistro from all of the residents and staff at Edgewater Gardens for the smile cookies! We will gladly eat them to help the cause.

A Message from the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Norfolk Brant Burlington Hospital Presidents and CEOs Hospitals working together to deliver care during the pandemic September 15, 2020 Hospitals in Hamilton, Niagara, Haldimand, Norfolk, Brant and Burlington (HNHNBB region) are working together to ensure a stable system of health care throughout the pandemic and particularly during times when there may be a surge in cases of COVID-19....Continue reading

Awesome way to start the week. Thank you to our wonderful community for your ongoing support!!

As essential workers, we are here for you! The safety of our residents, patients, staff, physicians and our community remains our top priority. We care deeply about our communitys wellbeing and these processes are in place to help protect everyone. The hospital and Edgewater continue to adapt to our new reality. COVID 19 has changed many things for us but one thing remains consistent. We are here for you when you need us. ... Here are highlights of some of the COVID 19 changes. (please note that process are frequently reviewed and adjusted when appropriate or required) Visiting is restricted. If you have questions, please contact us. There are different restrictions for different areas. It is best to check directly with your care team regarding your unique situation. We screen you as you come through our doors. Our staff and physicians are screened too. We wear masks and we ask you to wear one too. In some areas, you will see additional levels of personal protective equipment (PPE). The PPE that staff/physicians wear, varies based on the situation. Our testing centre at 420 Lock Street West is open Mondays and Wednesdays. 9:00-11:00am & 12:00-2:00pm. No appointment is necessary, however individuals are encouraged to book an appointment with public health by calling 519-426-6170 ext. 9999 or online at https://hnhu.org/ Our waiting areas look different- we want to limit the number of people you come into contact with. Our clinics and outpatient visits are reduced, we continue to provide virtual care when possible. Our specimen collection centre requires you to book an appointment. Please call 905-774-7431 extension 1293 to book an appointment if you need bloodwork. Volunteers remain on hold. We are missing their contributions immensely! Some health professional students will start their placements on site in September. A special thank you to each of you for doing your part to keep our community safe. Together we are stronger! If you have questions, please reach out to us. Sharon Moore Interim President and Chief Executive Officer Haldimand War Memorial Hospital and Edgewater Gardens

With the restart of school and regular community activities there may be an increase in requests for COVID-19 Testing. HWMH continues to have a drive through testing centre at 420 Lock Street West (behind the hospital). Hours of operation are: Monday and Wednesday (closed holidays but another day may be added) 9:00-11:00am & 12:00-2:00pm... No appointment is necessary, however individuals are encouraged to book an appointment with public health by calling 519-426-6170 ext. 9999 or online at https://hnhu.org/ The next closest Haldimand Norfolk COVID-19 Testing Centre is at West Haldimand General Hospital which is open 7 days a week, 10hrs per day, with no appointment necessary.

Haldimand War Memorial Hospital is hiring..... Temporary Full-time Registered Nurse (s) to work in the Emergency Department (ED) (can lead to a permanent position)... Regular Part-time Registered Nurse(s) to work ED and/or In- Patient Unit Temporary Regular Part-time Registered Nurse(s) to work ED and/or In-Patient Unit Casual and Temporary Part-time RPN to work on the In-Patient Unit If you are passionate about patient care and have the qualifications we are looking for, please submit your application of interest and resume to: Lacy Grandin, Nursing Office Admin Assistant, [email protected]

Haldimand War Memorial Hospital is continuing to restrict visitors to the hospital. In the Emergency Department and for clinic appointments, patients should come alone. One care partner per patient per day is allowed in extenuating circumstances to help with the patients care. For example, if there are care issues related to language barriers or cognitive barriers. For more information, please check with your care team as individual circumstances can vary. The inpatient unit has restricted visiting hours and the visits must be pre-booked by calling 905-774-7431 x 1245 .

Grateful for the wonderful support of our community! THANK YOU!

Registration is OPEN!!!! Come join us for some social distanced golf! Follow the link below to register online. https://dhhf.akaraisin.com/ui/Golf2020 If you wa...nt to support the Haldimand War Memorial Hospital and golf at your own course you can register for VIRTUAL golf!! Head over to our site to check it out! See more

Great resource.

More places are now requiring masks. Here are important tips for wearing a mask.

Patient visiting at the Hospital is scheduled to resume Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Available time slots will be from 10:00- 10:30 am, 11-11:30 am and 1-1:30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with visits to take place at the outdoor patio area under the sunroom, on the Lock Street side of the hospital. Family members who wish to visit hospitalized patients can make an appointment to do so by calling the hospital Inpatient Unit at 905-774-7431 ext. 1245. ... The protocol for visiting is similar to that now being used by Edgewater Gardens for resident visits. This includes following strict infection control procedures and only one visitor per patient. Visitors will be screened and must attest to having a negative COVID-19 test swab in the previous 14 days. Visitors will be provided with masks upon entering the patio area where the visits will occur (they will not enter the building itself), and will be required to physically distance two metres from the patients they are visiting and from all other people on site. COVID-19 tests are available at the Dunnville testing site, or at similar sites in Hagersville and Delhi. Appointments can be booked online on the Haldimand Norfolk Health Unit website.

As more services open tomorrow, please remember to keep your distance and follow all public health advice.

Attention all families and loved ones with residents living at Edgewater Gardens. Please note that the Ministry is working on opening up visits outside for families. There will be rules in place around this both from the Ministry as well as the home for safety. We will have more information the week of the 15th as we figure out the details. At this time we can say that you need to have a swab and a negative result within two weeks of the visit. We plan to open up for vis...its on June 18th as per the Ministry Directives. My recommendation would be to either call COVID hotline 519-426-6170 ext 9999 or visit the Haldimand and Norfolk Public Health website and arrange a COVID swab. At this time it would appear that you will need to have a swab every two weeks in order to continue to visit. More information to come. Please note that this is in relation to outdoor visits only (Inside our fences), there will not be any indoor visits at this time. See more

The Ontario Ministry of Health yesterday announced that, starting June 18, 2020, family members may resume visiting residents of long-term care homes, under strict guidelines. These include family members scheduling their visits, being actively screened and having a negative COVID-19 test within the previous two weeks, using face coverings and meeting residents outdoors only. The management team at Edgewater Gardens is now working on how best to organize the resumption of re...sident visits, including planning for additional staffing and ensuring strict infection control. Were happy to be welcoming visitors back to our Edgewater Gardens residents, says interim president and CEO, Sharon Moore, adding there is a lot of work to be done before this can begin to happen next week. The ministry also announced yesterday that long-term care homes can now admit residents from the community or from hospitals, again under strict guidelines. Edgewater has no available beds as of today, but is planning for the admission of new residents as beds become available.

Changes to daily routines, fear of isolation, possible unemployment and pending financial implications are just some of the uncertainties brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit Health Canadas new portal - bit.ly/3ciNe9e for free online resources for Canadians looking for support.

HWMH is planning to resume some procedures paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are following the direction of the provincial government, which has recommended a phased approach to service resumption in hospitals across Ontario. If your procedure was cancelled or postponed due to the pandemic, we will contact you directly once we are ready to reschedule you. This may take some time. We appreciate your patience as we work through these new processes.

COVID-19 testing is available by calling Haldimand Norfolk Public Health at 519-426-6170, extension 9999. If you suspect you have COVID-19 please SELF-ISOLATE and contact the public health hotline 519-426-6170 extension 9999. You will then be provided information about next steps. Do NOT come to the Emergency Department if you have mild or moderate flu-like symptoms. Those with serious symptoms should immediately call 911.

As of Monday May 25, 2020, all patients and essential visitors will be required to wear masks at all times while in our hospital. They can wear their own masks or receive one upon entering the building. It is also important to maintain 2 metres distance even while wearing a mask. Those coming with gloves will be asked to remove their gloves and perform hand hygiene when putting on or removing their mask.

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Happy Nurses Week! At HWMH and Edgewater Gardens we are celebrating our nurses and all our staff this week. We are in this together!

Please stay home. Staying home is the best thing you can do to stay well and keep others healthy.

Today and everyday, our dedicated physicians are here for you. Please continue to stay home for them.

Thank you Jessica Lymburner and Nova Insurance for the generous donation of a brand new iPad!

Please stay home. Save lives.

Young children have been helping us brighten up our Residents outdoor spaces. Please make brightly coloured garden ornaments out of weather resistant materials and drop them off at the front door of Edgewater Gardens (428 Broad Street West). We will use them to brighten up our residents view until the spring flowers bloom. See the difference these gifts make! Thank you!

April 26 May 2 2020 - National Medical Laboratory Week In the midst of so many changes, one thing remains constant: the tireless dedication of our laboratory team. Whether they are collecting specimens, performing the testing or packaging up samples to be tested elsewhere, were grateful for all that you do to keep our community and families safe. Although National Medical Laboratory Week is recognized this week, we appreciate the vital work that you do every single day.... On behalf of the entire Haldimand War Memorial Hospital and Edgewater Gardens team, in recognition of everything you do: Nancy, Jayne, Sara, Lisa, Erika, Michelle, Rebecca, Lynda, Shawntelle, Kara, Pearl, Meaghan, Sandra and Colleen Thank-you for being there for us!!! To learn more about our profession and the wonderful world of Medical Laboratory science, please click on the following link - http://medlabprofessionals.ca Tom Dorland Director Laboratory, Diagnostic Imaging & Quality

April 22, 2020 - Haldimand-Norfolk Medical Officer of Health Dr. Shanker Nesathurai issued the following statement today. COVID-19 containment measures continue to be critical. Read full media release at https://bit.ly/2yyIRbO

Even though the COVID-19 modelling shows were flattening the curve, in the community, its critical we all continue to stay home, practice physical distancing and only go out for essential reasons. Together we can stop the spread. news.ontario.ca/m/56722