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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Help us help you, by going to the right place for your health care needs

Friday 1 July 2022

Help us help you, by going to the right place for your health care needs Multiple winter illnesses continue to place... read more about Help us help you, by going to the right place for your health care needs»

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Multiple winter illnesses placing pressure on health system; more than 155,000 COVID-19 cases recorded in Canterbury

Tuesday 7 June 2022Quick Read

Canterbury has now recorded more than 155,000 cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began, with almost 1000 new cases... read more about Multiple winter illnesses placing pressure on health system; more than 155,000 COVID-19 cases recorded in Canterbury»

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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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Additional Novavax COVID-19 vaccine bookings now available in Canterbury

Friday 18 March 2022Quick Read

Additional bookings for the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine are now available through the Book My Vaccine website. Novavax is... read more about Additional Novavax COVID-19 vaccine bookings now available in Canterbury»

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Primary care clinics encouraging Cantabrians to get their boosters

Friday 25 February 2022Quick Read

As the number of community cases is rapidly rises in Canterbury, some primary care clinics (general... read more about Primary care clinics encouraging Cantabrians to get their boosters»

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Cantabrians urged to make bookings to get their boosters

Monday 21 February 2022Quick Read

Cantabrians are being urged to make bookings to get their boosters as soon as they become eligible, says Tracey Maisey,... read more about Cantabrians urged to make bookings to get their boosters»

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Surgical masks introduced for all DHB staff and visitors

Sunday 23 January 2022

Under the RED setting, it’s business as usual with surgery and outpatient appointments going ahead, and only minor... read more about Surgical masks introduced for all DHB staff and visitors»

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Bookings strongly recommended for tamariki COVID-19 immunisations

Friday 14 January 2022Quick Read

From Monday, parents or caregivers of 5 to 11-year-olds can get their tamariki immunised against COVID-19, says Dr... read more about Bookings strongly recommended for tamariki COVID-19 immunisations»

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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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Get up to date this Cervical Screening Awareness Month

Thursday 1 September 2016Quick Read

Young girls and women are being encouraged to get up to date with their HPV immunisation and cervical smears this... read more about Get up to date this Cervical Screening Awareness Month»

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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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Immunisation Week targets immunisation during pregnancy

Monday 2 May 2016Quick Read

Canterbury is celebrating Immunisation Week on May 2-8 along with the rest of New Zealand with the theme of... read more about Immunisation Week targets immunisation during pregnancy»

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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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Measles case prompts immunisation warning

Friday 11 December 2015Quick Read

Health officials have issued a measles warning following confirmation an infected tourist has visited Wellington,... read more about Measles case prompts immunisation warning»

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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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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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