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Hospital visitors don’t need a Vaccine Pass, but must wear a surgical/medical paper mask. Fabric face coverings are no longer acceptable. See our COVID-19 pages for visiting guidelines, COVID-19 tests current case numbers in regions of Canterbury and care in the community advice. See www.vaccinatecanterburywestcoast.nz for info about vaccinations.

We are at ORANGE according to the NZ COVID-19 Protection Framework

Last updated:
19 April 2022

For visitors to all facilities effective from Tuesday 19 April 2022

With the change to the ORANGE Traffic Light setting, Canterbury DHB is easing its visitor policy in recognition of the fact we have passed the peak of the current Omicron outbreak and case numbers are slowly reducing.

The following visitor restrictions are now in place for all Canterbury DHB hospitals and health facilities:

  • One adult visitor may be accompanied by no more than one child over the age of 12 per patient in the hospital at any given time, except where stated otherwise in the ‘exceptions’ section below.  No children under 12 and those 12 and over must be accompanied by an adult and wear a medical mask.
  • Visitors or support people should not visit our facilities if they are unwell.
  • Surgical/medical masks must be worn at all times at all Canterbury DHB sites and will be provided if people don’t have them.
  • Hand sanitiser stations are visible and must be used.

By adhering to these conditions, you help keep our patients, staff, other visitors and yourself safe. We thank you in advance for your patience and understanding as our staff work hard to protect and care for some of the most vulnerable in our community.

Exceptions to the ‘one visitor’ policy

  • Exceptions can apply in some circumstances (ie more than one visitor) where a trusted whānau member provides assistance, reassurance and other support for therapeutic care or on compassionate grounds – please talk to the ward’s Charge Nurse to discuss this before you come to hospital to visit. For whānau with an essential support role as a Partner in Care – please check with the ward’s Charge Nurse before you come to hospital to visit
  • People attending Christchurch ED or Ashburton AAU can have one support person with them
  • Women in labour and in the birthing suite can have two support people, and women on the Maternity Ward are allowed one support person for the duration of their stay in our facilities at Christchurch Womens Hospital and other maternity units. Only one support person can be with each woman in the maternity ward, and one support person for maternity clinic appointments, no children are allowed to visit.
  • Parents/caregivers can be with their baby in NICU.
  • Parents/caregivers are able to be with their child in hospital (Except Children’s Haematology and Oncology Day patients where only one parent or caregiver is permitted, following a supervised negative RAT result)
  • Children who are inpatients, one other visitor (other than a parent or caregiver) is able to visit in consultation with the nurse in charge.
  • People requiring support when attending an appointment can have one support person. Please let the relevant service know if you need this so they are able to accommodate your request.

Exceptions for people with disabilities

An exception will be made for people with disabilities who are in hospital or have to attend an outpatient appointment – where they need a support person to access health services. For example, a sign language interpreter, support person for someone with a learning disability, or someone to assist with mobility. The support person is in addition to the one permitted visitor.

Face covering exemption cards

The Exemptions Team at the Ministry of Health is now responsible for processing requests for Face Covering Communication Cards.

Updated information about mask wearing, and how to request an exemption card can now be found here. People unable to request an exemption card online can call 0800 28 29 26 and select option 2, or text 8988

Patients and visitors should also read the additional more detailed visiting guidelines for each specific hospital.

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Maia Health FoundationThanks for making a difference

The generosity of people like you makes a real difference for those needing our health services.

Healthcare workers in Canterbury DHB are committed to providing patients with the best treatment and care during a time when they are at their most vulnerable. Staff are often thanked with a grateful smile and a handshake.

Sometimes patients and their whānau want to show their gratitude another way – such as making a donation, fundraising or leaving a legacy in their will. You can say ‘Thanks' with a donation, knowing that this will help others needing our healthcare system.

Your gift may also help to fund enhancements that might not otherwise happen – things that make a real difference for health services right here in Canterbury. 

Where will my donation go?

Māia Health Foundation is the official charity of the Canterbury DHB and is a registered charity.  Māia was established to provide a pathway for charitable giving to help support our health system. 

It’s up to you to decide where to allocate your donation. All funds donated to the Canterbury DHB through Māia Health Foundation are ‘tagged’ for your intended purpose.  You can choose a specific service or department or may wish to donate to a general needs fund.

How do I make a donation?

To donate to Canterbury DHB via Māia Health Foundation go to www.maiahealth.org.nz/canterburydhb. 
All information about how to make a donation and a list of departments and services that you may wish to support are on this page.

As Māia Health Foundation is a registered charity, when you choose to make a donation to the Canterbury DHB via Māia you may be eligible for a 33.3% tax credit.

Should you like any additional information please feel free to contact the Māia team at info@maiahealth.org.nz or call on 03 378 6134.

What is Māia Health Foundation?

To learn more about Māia Health Foundation and how you can support our health system in Canterbury and the wider South Island please visit www.maiahealth.org.nz.

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