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:
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 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.
More COVID-19 information
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Non-urgent health issues that aren’t improving
Bad sprains, minor head injuries, stomach pain
Serious accidents, chest pains, stroke call 111
The Department of Anaesthesia provides anaesthesia services in Christchurch Hospital.
Surgical services include all the main surgical specialities including Cardiac-thoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, Paediatric/Neonatal surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive surgery.
The department also provides services to the Spinal Injuries Unit at Burwood Hospital.
Department of Anaesthesia,
Lower Ground Floor, Parkside East
Christchurch Hospital
Page last updated: 29 November 2018
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