VISITING HOSPITAL

All hospital visitors are recommended to wear a medical face mask. Expand this message for information about visiting hospital.

Last updated:
13 March 2023

Some visitor restrictions for all Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury hospitals and health facilities remain in place, but we have relaxed others.

There is still a heightened risk to vulnerable people in hospital and so we recommend all people wear a mask when visiting any of our facilities and follow other advice designed to keep patients, staff and  visitors safe.

To keep everybody safe:

  • Visitors or support people must not visit our facilities if they are unwell. Do not visit if you have recently tested positive for COVID-19 and haven’t completed your isolation period.
  • Patients may have more than one visitor, except in some situations such as multi-bed rooms where it can cause overcrowding.
  • Surgical/medical masks are recommended to be worn at all sites. Masks will be provided if you don’t have one.
  • For Specialist Mental Health Services everyone is strongly encouraged to wear a face mask in all inpatient areas and areas where consumers are receiving care (i.e. community appointments, home-visits, transporting people). Discretion may be applied in cases where masks impair your ability to communicate effectively.
  • Visitors must not eat or drink in multibed rooms because of the increased risk when multiple people remove their face mask in the same space.
  • Hand sanitiser is available and must be used.

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.

Visiting patients with COVID-19

  • People can visit patients who have COVID-19 but they must wear an N95 mask – this will be provided if you don’t have one.
  • Other methods of communication will be facilitated e.g. phone, Facetime, Zoom, WhatsApp etc where visits aren’t possible.

All of our Hospitals

Visiting hours for our hospitals have returned to pre COVID-19 hours with the exception of Christchurch Women’s Hospital.

All visitors are recommended to wear a medical face mask.

Parents/caregivers are able to be with their child in hospital and visitors are now allowed, except for the Children’s Haematology and Oncology Day stay where just one parent/caregiver is able to attend their appointment with their child. Exceptions by special arrangement only.

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

More COVID-19 information

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Read the latest Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury health news, media releases, and current health alerts for the Canterbury region. Our flagship news publications Waitaha Canterbury Pānui and WellNow Canterbury magazine are available to read online.​ The Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury Communications team are also available to assist with any enquiries from media.

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Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury News

A visit to whānau in hospital people would be especially welcome during the nurses’ strike

Tuesday 8 June 2021Quick Read

  Executive Director of Nursing for Canterbury DHB, Becky Hickmott says  “If you have a family member or... read more about A visit to whānau in hospital people would be especially welcome during the nurses’ strike»

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Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury News

Contingency plans in place for NZNO strike at Canterbury & West Coast DHBs

Monday 7 June 2021Quick Read

Following confirmation today that the New Zealand Nurses’ Organisation (NZNO) strike will go ahead as planned from... read more about Contingency plans in place for NZNO strike at Canterbury & West Coast DHBs»

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Media release

Adverse weather and flood-related public health advice from Canterbury DHB

Sunday 30 May 2021

As heavy rain continues to fall intermittently, with surface flooding and dangerously high rivers in multiple parts of... read more about Adverse weather and flood-related public health advice from Canterbury DHB»

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Media release

Melbourne travellers asked to get tested and self-isolate

Friday 28 May 2021Quick Read

Due to the community outbreak of COVID-19 in Victoria, anyone who has travelled to and spent time in the Greater... read more about Melbourne travellers asked to get tested and self-isolate»

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Media release

Health warnings removed for algal bloom in Hakatere/Ashburton River at Hills Road, State Highway 1, Boundary Road and the hapua (river mouth)

Friday 28 May 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted all of its algal bloom health warnings issued along the... read more about Health warnings removed for algal bloom in Hakatere/Ashburton River at Hills Road, State Highway 1, Boundary Road and the hapua (river mouth)»

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Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury News

Nurses, midwives and healthcare workers’ strike, June 9 2021

Friday 28 May 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB is preparing for a nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants’ strike from 11am to 7pm on Wednesday... read more about Nurses, midwives and healthcare workers’ strike, June 9 2021»

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Media release

COVID-19 vaccination booking system error

Sunday 28 March 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB is contacting individuals affected by a coding error in the software used in a local Canterbury... read more about COVID-19 vaccination booking system error»

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WellNow, Canterbury’s health magazine arrives in mailboxes this week

Wednesday 18 November 2020Quick Read

Look out for the latest edition of Canterbury DHB’s WellNow magazine that is being delivered to mailboxes across the... read more about WellNow, Canterbury’s health magazine arrives in mailboxes this week»

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WellNow Canterbury Magazine

WellNow Canterbury – Spring 2020

Monday 16 November 2020Quick Read

WellNow Canterbury is our community health magazine that goes to every mailbox in Canterbury and the Chatham Islands... read more about WellNow Canterbury – Spring 2020»

Media release

COVID-19 testing continues to be available for Cantabrians

Friday 6 November 2020Quick Read

Cantabrians are being reminded of the COVID-19 testing options available to them if they want to be tested this... read more about COVID-19 testing continues to be available for Cantabrians»

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Second case in Canterbury visited the Chemist Warehouse

Wednesday 4 November 2020Quick Read

The second staff member from the Christchurch Managed Isolation Facility who tested positive for Covid-19 yesterday... read more about Second case in Canterbury visited the Chemist Warehouse»

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Pop up COVID-19 testing tomorrow in car park at the Princess Margaret Hospital

Tuesday 3 November 2020Quick Read

A pop up COVID-19 testing centre will be open tomorrow, Wednesday 4 November, from 11.30am until 4.30pm in The Princess... read more about Pop up COVID-19 testing tomorrow in car park at the Princess Margaret Hospital»

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COVID-19 testing is being stepped up, but only for people with symptoms at this time

Thursday 13 August 2020Quick Read

We have seen a huge increase in demand for testing and we have put on increased testing capacity to help to meet this... read more about COVID-19 testing is being stepped up, but only for people with symptoms at this time»

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Christchurch COVID-19 pop-up testing centre open this Saturday

Friday 7 August 2020Quick Read

Canterbury people without COVID-19 symptoms who wish to be tested for the virus can visit a pop-up testing centre at... read more about Christchurch COVID-19 pop-up testing centre open this Saturday»

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Kiwi pre-schoolers losing teeth to painful, preventable tooth decay

Tuesday 28 July 2020

Kiwi kids are suffering unnecessarily from severe tooth decay that could be prevented, according to research published... read more about Kiwi pre-schoolers losing teeth to painful, preventable tooth decay»

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Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury News

Canterbury DHB the first in New Zealand to use the mobile electronic disinfection unit – the ElectroClave

Thursday 2 July 2020Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Information Services Group (ISG) is now able to safely disinfect devices such as tablets and cell... read more about Canterbury DHB the first in New Zealand to use the mobile electronic disinfection unit – the ElectroClave»

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HealthTech Challenge aims to confirm Christchurch as centre for health Innovation

Tuesday 30 June 2020Quick Read

Challenge aims to confirm Christchurch as NZ’s centre of health innovation  Ōtautahi Christchurch aims to become... read more about HealthTech Challenge aims to confirm Christchurch as centre for health Innovation»

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Via Innovations keeping it local and supporting a more sustainable post-COVID business environment

Tuesday 16 June 2020

How Via Innovations is helping keep it local and supporting a more sustainable post-COVID business environment While... read more about Via Innovations keeping it local and supporting a more sustainable post-COVID business environment»

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Canterbury DHB response to the upsetting news of a death of a former Rosewood Rest Home & Hospital resident

Friday 17 April 2020Quick Read

As announced today by Director of Public Health Dr Caroline McElnay, I extend my deepest sympathies to the whānau of a... read more about Canterbury DHB response to the upsetting news of a death of a former Rosewood Rest Home & Hospital resident»

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Family voices speak volumes: Care of psychogeriatric dementia patients from the Rosewood cluster being cared for at Burwood Hospital

Wednesday 15 April 2020Quick Read

Statement from Canterbury DHB chief executive David Meates The staff in Ward GG at Burwood Hospital are working in an... read more about Family voices speak volumes: Care of psychogeriatric dementia patients from the Rosewood cluster being cared for at Burwood Hospital»

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More is not always better when it comes to PPE

Wednesday 15 April 2020

Please attribute to Dr Josh Freeman, Clinical Director of Microbiology at Canterbury DHB What really matters is how PPE... read more about More is not always better when it comes to PPE»

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Clarification on dementia, psychogeriatric level residents from Rosewood who were relocated to Burwood

Saturday 11 April 2020Quick Read

Please attribute comment to Dr Sue Nightingale, Incident Controller, Canterbury DHB Emergency Coordination Centre The... read more about Clarification on dementia, psychogeriatric level residents from Rosewood who were relocated to Burwood»

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Precautions in place to ensure safe transfer of hospital-level residents from Rosewood Rest Home & Hospital

Saturday 11 April 2020Quick Read

To be attributed to Canterbury DHB CEO David Meates: All 20 of the hospital-level residents moving from Rosewood into... read more about Precautions in place to ensure safe transfer of hospital-level residents from Rosewood Rest Home & Hospital»

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Additional 20 Rosewood Rest Home & Hospital hospital-level residents to be moved

Friday 10 April 2020Quick Read

Following ongoing challenges finding replacement staff for Rosewood Rest Home and Hospital, Canterbury DHB’s Chief... read more about Additional 20 Rosewood Rest Home & Hospital hospital-level residents to be moved»

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WellNow Canterbury Magazine

WellNow Canterbury – Spring 2019

Tuesday 29 October 2019Quick Read

WellNow Canterbury is our community health magazine that goes to every mailbox in Canterbury and the Chatham Islands... read more about WellNow Canterbury – Spring 2019»

Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 12 August 2019

Monday 12 August 2019Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update… CEO David Meates outlines some of the many ways Mana Ake – Stronger for Tomorrow... read more about CEO Update – Monday 12 August 2019»

Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 5 August 2019

Monday 5 August 2019Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates shares some of the ways Canterbury DHB is working to... read more about CEO Update – Monday 5 August 2019»

Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 29 July 2019

Monday 29 July 2019Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates looks at how Canterbury's population has changed in... read more about CEO Update – Monday 29 July 2019»

Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 22 July 2019

Monday 22 July 2019Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates takes a look at the pressure on the Canterbury... read more about CEO Update – Monday 22 July 2019»

WellNow Canterbury Magazine

WellNow Canterbury – Winter 2019

Tuesday 4 June 2019Quick Read

WellNow Canterbury is our community health magazine which goes to every Canterbury mailbox twice a year. This edition... read more about WellNow Canterbury – Winter 2019»

Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 25 February 2019

Monday 25 February 2019Quick Read

In this week's CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates provides some context to recent discussions about DHB... read more about CEO Update – Monday 25 February 2019»

Media release

Care around the clock to continue throughout junior doctors’ strike

Monday 25 February 2019Quick Read

To be attributed to: Michael Frampton, Chief People Officer, Canterbury DHB With the New Zealand Resident Doctors’... read more about Care around the clock to continue throughout junior doctors’ strike»

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Fourth junior doctors’ strike will affect some surgery and outpatient clinics planned for next Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 February

Tuesday 19 February 2019Quick Read

Members of the New Zealand Resident Doctors’ Association are planning to strike for 48 hours from 8am on Tuesday 26... read more about Fourth junior doctors’ strike will affect some surgery and outpatient clinics planned for next Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 February»

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Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 18 February 2019

Monday 18 February 2019Quick Read

In this week's CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates reflects on last week’s Mihi for a new intake of nurses... read more about CEO Update – Monday 18 February 2019»

Media release

Keep the bugs out of the pool

Thursday 14 February 2019Quick Read

February is typically the hottest month of the year for us in New Zealand. These hotter temperatures make taking a dip... read more about Keep the bugs out of the pool»

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Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 11 February 2019

Monday 11 February 2019Quick Read

In this week's CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates talks about how Canterbury DHB is trialling voice-activated... read more about CEO Update – Monday 11 February 2019»

Media release

Care around the clock to continue throughout junior doctors’ and midwives strikes

Monday 11 February 2019Quick Read

Please attribute comments to Michael Frampton, Chief People Officer, Canterbury DHB With the New Zealand Resident... read more about Care around the clock to continue throughout junior doctors’ and midwives strikes»

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Media release

Third junior doctors’ strike will affect some surgery and outpatient clinics planned for next week & coincides with hospital midwives strike in Canterbury

Tuesday 5 February 2019Quick Read

Members of the New Zealand Resident Doctors’ Association are planning a second strike for 48 hours from 8am on... read more about Third junior doctors’ strike will affect some surgery and outpatient clinics planned for next week & coincides with hospital midwives strike in Canterbury»

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Voice-activated help for some Canterbury hospital patients

Tuesday 5 February 2019

From today some patients at Christchurch’s Burwood Hospital will be using smart speakers to assist with contacting a... read more about Voice-activated help for some Canterbury hospital patients»

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Waitaha Canterbury Pānui

CEO Update – Monday 4 February 2019

Monday 4 February 2019Quick Read

In this week's CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates celebrates the official opening of Christchurch Outpatients... read more about CEO Update – Monday 4 February 2019»

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