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.

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Canterbury Health System clocks up one million electronic referrals

Monday 20 February 2017Quick Read

Electronic referrals by Canterbury clinicians through the South Island's Electronic Request Management System (ERMS)... read more about Canterbury Health System clocks up one million electronic referrals»

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Strong commitment to new target focused on healthy kids

Tuesday 22 November 2016Quick Read

The Canterbury Health System is committed to the Government's newest health target ‘Raising Healthy Kids', which... read more about Strong commitment to new target focused on healthy kids»

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Celebrating health excellence

Thursday 3 November 2016

The Canterbury Health System has celebrated an outstanding calibre of entries to the Quality Improvement and Innovation... read more about Celebrating health excellence»

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Ceremony marks ground breaking health research and education initiative

Thursday 6 October 2016

A unique and collaborative workspace for health aligned sectors in the city was celebrated in Christchurch today with... read more about Ceremony marks ground breaking health research and education initiative»

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Canterbury wellbeing indicators show continued improvement

Tuesday 20 September 2016

While life for many in Canterbury is improving, the impacts of the quakes are still being felt as the region's recovery... read more about Canterbury wellbeing indicators show continued improvement»

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Public meeting about health services for Cashmere and Spreydon residents

Wednesday 17 August 2016Quick Read

Cashmere and Spreydon residents will have a chance to find out what's happening with health facilities in their area at... read more about Public meeting about health services for Cashmere and Spreydon residents»

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Canterbury DHB delighted one-stop shop for addiction services opens

Friday 1 July 2016Quick Read

Canterbury DHB is delighted Tūhauora – Christchurch Central has been officially opened by the Minister of Health... read more about Canterbury DHB delighted one-stop shop for addiction services opens»

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Name the Cranes Competition

Friday 1 July 2016Quick Read

​​The Canterbury District Health Board and CPB Contractors are excited to announce a NAME THE CRANES competition.... read more about Name the Cranes Competition»

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Poroporoaki for Burwood Birthing Unit

Friday 1 July 2016Quick Read

A poroporoaki* has been held in acknowledgement of the closure of Burwood Birthing Unit, which officially shut its... read more about Poroporoaki for Burwood Birthing Unit»

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The Princess Margaret Hospital here to stay for a little while yet

Wednesday 15 June 2016Quick Read

Moving some patients from The Princess Margaret Hospital to Burwood Hospital is underway without a hitch but it's left... read more about The Princess Margaret Hospital here to stay for a little while yet»

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Immunisation rates well covered for Canterbury

Tuesday 24 May 2016Quick Read

Protecting our vulnerable children from diseases is high on the radar for Cantabrians, according to the latest National... read more about Immunisation rates well covered for Canterbury»

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Burwood public open day: Sunday May 29, from 10am to 2pm

Tuesday 24 May 2016Quick Read

​After extensive consumer consultation, planning, designing and construction, the Burwood Hospital's new 230-bed... read more about Burwood public open day: Sunday May 29, from 10am to 2pm»

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Good hand hygiene is no laughing matter

Friday 20 May 2016Quick Read

Canterbury District Health Board is working with the Clown Doctors to emphasise the importance of having clean hands to... read more about Good hand hygiene is no laughing matter»

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Talking health – but are we speaking your language?

Monday 9 May 2016Quick Read

The Canterbury Health System is keen to hear community views on how it can improve communication and create better... read more about Talking health – but are we speaking your language?»

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The new Akaroa Integrated Health Facility is one step closer

Tuesday 3 May 2016Quick Read

​Canterbury DHB is pleased to announce it is tendering for the design of the new Integrated Health Facility in... read more about The new Akaroa Integrated Health Facility is one step closer»

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Work underway to get Burwood Birthing Unit open

Friday 8 April 2016Quick Read

Work is underway for the temporary reopening of Burwood Birthing Unit. Canterbury DHB closed the unit, after staff and... read more about Work underway to get Burwood Birthing Unit open»

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Burwood Birthing Unit to temporarily reopen

Tuesday 5 April 2016Quick Read

Canterbury DHB will temporarily reopen the Burwood Birthing Unit. The announcement was made at a meeting this week with... read more about Burwood Birthing Unit to temporarily reopen»

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Celebrating the South Island’s one millionth electronic referral

Wednesday 23 March 2016Quick Read

With a click of the mouse and an ‘accepted' message, the one millionth successful electronic request for... read more about Celebrating the South Island’s one millionth electronic referral»

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Post-quakes pressures on Canterbury continue to shake the health system

Tuesday 23 February 2016Quick Read

The latest national health target results show a Canterbury health system that is continuing to deliver for its... read more about Post-quakes pressures on Canterbury continue to shake the health system»

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Canterbury Health System update, message from David Meates CEO

Tuesday 16 February 2016

The Canterbury Health System's seamless response to Sunday's magnitude 5.7 earthquake demonstrates another incredible... read more about Canterbury Health System update, message from David Meates CEO»

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Post earthquake situation update from Canterbury DHB, 4.30pm Sunday 14 February 2016

Sunday 14 February 2016Quick Read

Following today's earthquakes, Canterbury District Health Board Chief Executive David Meates says people should check... read more about Post earthquake situation update from Canterbury DHB, 4.30pm Sunday 14 February 2016»

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Christchurch Hospital’s main entrance reopened with a temporary container entrance

Tuesday 9 February 2016Quick Read

Christchurch Hospital's main entrance is now open with entry via a temporary shipping container ‘tunnel' to allow... read more about Christchurch Hospital’s main entrance reopened with a temporary container entrance»

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Dates announced for the first services to move to the Burwood Hospital Campus

Monday 1 February 2016Quick Read

The first of Canterbury's new Christchurch-based hospital facilities will be open and in use in just over four months.... read more about Dates announced for the first services to move to the Burwood Hospital Campus»

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Open reporting key to improving our health system

Friday 4 December 2015Quick Read

Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) remains committed to transparent and open reporting of Serious Adverse Events,... read more about Open reporting key to improving our health system»

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The pour to end all pours

Thursday 5 November 2015Quick Read

The Canterbury District Health Board and Fletcher Construction will begin the concrete pour to end all pours, starting... read more about The pour to end all pours»

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Progress towards Akaroa IFHC

Wednesday 19 August 2015Quick Read

Canterbury DHB has begun consultation on its proposal to sell land on the Akaroa Hospital site to support the... read more about Progress towards Akaroa IFHC»

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Massive concrete pours start this weekend at the Acute Services building, Christchurch Hospital

Friday 24 July 2015Quick Read

Christchurch Hospital's new Acute Services Building site is being prepped for the first of eight massive concrete... read more about Massive concrete pours start this weekend at the Acute Services building, Christchurch Hospital»

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Canterbury District Health Board brings home four IPANZ awards

Wednesday 22 July 2015

Canterbury District Health Board won four award categories at the Institute of Public Administration New Zealand... read more about Canterbury District Health Board brings home four IPANZ awards»

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Celebrating World Smokefree Day in Canterbury

Friday 29 May 2015Quick Read

Cantabrian's are being encouraged to use World Smokefree Day on Sunday (May 31, 2015) to think about how they can... read more about Celebrating World Smokefree Day in Canterbury»

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Canterbury DHB recognised for improving staff wellbeing

Wednesday 27 May 2015Quick Read

Canterbury DHB is among key business leaders publicly recognised for their commitment to improve staff wellbeing. The... read more about Canterbury DHB recognised for improving staff wellbeing»

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Integration drives Canterbury Health System’s performance

Tuesday 26 May 2015Quick Read

Integration efforts across the Canterbury Health System remain pivotal to Canterbury District Health Board's... read more about Integration drives Canterbury Health System’s performance»

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Innovation Partnership places spotlight on how smart data puts patients first in Canterbury

Monday 11 May 2015Quick Read

The Canterbury Health System has had the spotlight cast on it once again, this time in a report the Innovation... read more about Innovation Partnership places spotlight on how smart data puts patients first in Canterbury»

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Canterbury DHB on track to deliver more surgery

Sunday 10 May 2015Quick Read

New hospital facilities will give Canterbury DHB the capacity to perform an extra 6000 surgeries and procedures a year... read more about Canterbury DHB on track to deliver more surgery»

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Quarter 2 health targets – still a challenge for health to stay on top in a post-quake environment

Tuesday 24 February 2015

The Canterbury District Health Board continues improving on the National Health Targets particularly in prevention and... read more about Quarter 2 health targets – still a challenge for health to stay on top in a post-quake environment»

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