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 can also read the additional COVID-19 related visiting guidelines .

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Media release

Senior doctors strike Tuesday 5 September, 12 midday to 2pm

Friday 1 September 2023Quick Read

Senior doctors and dentists employed by Te Whatu Ora, who are members of ASMS*, have advised they are planning to... read more about Senior doctors strike Tuesday 5 September, 12 midday to 2pm»

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New Zealand Nurses Organisation members strike withdrawn

Monday 7 August 2023Quick Read

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) has advised that the industrial action planned for Wednesday 9 August has... read more about New Zealand Nurses Organisation members strike withdrawn»

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Canterbury and West Coast DHBs preparing for planned PSA industrial action

Monday 9 May 2022Quick Read

Canterbury and West Coast DHBs are preparing for further planned industrial action by the Public Service Association.... read more about Canterbury and West Coast DHBs preparing for planned PSA industrial action»

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Nine additional RAT collection sites for Canterbury

Wednesday 16 March 2022Quick Read

Today nine additional RAT collection sites will open at pharmacies across Canterbury. These pharmacies will be only be... read more about Nine additional RAT collection sites for Canterbury»

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Reporting your RAT result important to get the support you need

Monday 14 March 2022Quick Read

With Omicron case numbers rising in the community, we’re reminding Cantabrians of the importance of registering rapid... read more about Reporting your RAT result important to get the support you need»

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New community Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) pick up point opened in Rolleston

Wednesday 9 March 2022Quick Read

A new community Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) pick up point has opened today at Factory Drive off Iport Drive in the IPort... read more about New community Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) pick up point opened in Rolleston»

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New RAT collection site to open in Canterbury tomorrow

Sunday 6 March 2022Quick Read

A sixth community Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) pick up point opens tomorrow at 11am at the Christchurch Arena. Entry for... read more about New RAT collection site to open in Canterbury tomorrow»

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Tomorrow’s industrial action called off – services starting to be reinstated at Canterbury and West Coast DHBs

Thursday 3 March 2022Quick Read

An Employment Court ruling has called a stop to tomorrow’s planned strike by Allied, Public Health, Scientific and... read more about Tomorrow’s industrial action called off – services starting to be reinstated at Canterbury and West Coast DHBs»

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Expect delays and changes to DHB services during tomorrow’s planned strike by PSA members

Thursday 3 March 2022Quick Read

Patients of Canterbury and West Coast DHBs can expect to see delays and changes to services during this week’s strike... read more about Expect delays and changes to DHB services during tomorrow’s planned strike by PSA members»

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New COVID-19 testing centre to open in Rangiora from 9am Thursday 03 March

Tuesday 1 March 2022Quick Read

New COVID-19 testing centre to open in Rangiora from 9am Thursday 03 March To help meet high public demand for testing,... read more about New COVID-19 testing centre to open in Rangiora from 9am Thursday 03 March»

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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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