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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Cantabrians urged to look after themselves as flu season hits region hard this year

Wednesday 3 July 2019Quick Read

Canterbury is continuing to experience a significant wave of influenza, with 455 hospitalisations relating to... read more about Cantabrians urged to look after themselves as flu season hits region hard this year»

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100,000 Cantabrians have received their flu jabs so far this flu season

Thursday 19 May 2022Quick Read

Getting a flu jab is your best defence against influenza and 100,000 Cantabrians have now received theirs. If you... read more about 100,000 Cantabrians have received their flu jabs so far this flu season»

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Influenza vaccinations now available

Monday 4 April 2022Quick Read

There may be higher rates of influenza in New Zealand this winter with our borders reopening. Influenza can cause... read more about Influenza vaccinations now available»

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Health advice for anyone coming down with winter bugs

Friday 10 August 2018Quick Read

If you're feeling under the weather it's important to seek health advice sooner rather than later – don't wait for... read more about Health advice for anyone coming down with winter bugs»

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It’s not too late to protect yourself against the flu

Tuesday 17 July 2018Quick Read

More than a third of Cantabrians have had their flu immunisation already this winter and there's still time for the... read more about It’s not too late to protect yourself against the flu»

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Free flu shots for under 18s in Kaikoura and Hurunui

Thursday 19 April 2018Quick Read

Families in the Hurunui and Kaikōura districts can once again ensure their children have the best protection available... read more about Free flu shots for under 18s in Kaikoura and Hurunui»

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Immunisation Week 2017: Make sure your teens are protected

Monday 1 May 2017Quick Read

Today marks the start of Immunisation Week (1-7 May) and Canterbury DHB is reminding parents to ensure their older... read more about Immunisation Week 2017: Make sure your teens are protected»

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Look after yourself this Easter and school holidays

Tuesday 31 March 2015Quick Read

Cantabrians are reminded to look after themselves this Easter and school holidays by taking a few easy steps to stay... read more about Look after yourself this Easter and school holidays»

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