What actions has St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) taken about H1N1?
SFMH has implemented provincially-recommended protocols to ensure the safety of our patients and staff. Everyone entering the hospital is required to clean their hands with the special cleaners at the entrances. This is the single most important thing which must be done to protect yourself and your loved ones from the spread of infection. This is part of the ongoing “Just Clean Your Hands” campaign. If you are coughing, you should put on a mask. Our staff will be reminding patients and visitors of this expectation. Managing the spread of infection in the emergency department and the waiting area is essential for everyone’s well-being. We ask for your cooperation and recommend that only one person accompany a child or youth seeking emergency care. Please refrain from bringing healthy siblings and other family members. Parents with flu-like symptoms themselves should not accompany their children. • What should I do if I get sick? If you become ill with influenza-like symptoms, including
