Tillsonburg and Ingersoll Hospitals Announce Additional Measures

Tuesday, 17 March 2020 14:06

AHI and TDMH announced today the suspension of all elective and non-essential services at both hospitals, including surgeries, out-patient and ambulatory clinics.

INGERSOLL/TILLSONBURG - The hospitals in Tillsongburg and Ingersoll and taking further action to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

AHI and TDMH announced today the suspension of all elective and non-essential services at both hospitals, including surgeries, out-patient and ambulatory clinics.

Effective Tuesday, March 17, and until further notice, AHI and TDMH will be suspending all nonessential hospital based services and programs. The hospitals have started taking steps to communicate these changes to patients.

Chief Nursing Executive Cheryl Pfaff says that patients affected this change are being contacted.

“Patients affected by this change are being contacted. We appreciate everyone’s understanding and appreciate the impact this is having. If patients are uncertain if their appointment is cancelled we ask that you contact the hospital.”

Pfaff adds that the hospitals are responding to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation.

“The measures we are announcing today were recommended by the Minister of Health and Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health and are intended to protect healthcare providers, patients and the public, and most importantly, to manage what we expect may be tremendous demand on the system from spread of the virus."

President and CEO of ADI and TDMH Sandy Jansen says what is happening right now is unprecedented.

“COVID-19 is unlike anything we have seen before in healthcare. We recognize the impact this decision may have on our patients and community. We thank everyone for their understanding and patience as we work through this rapidly changing situation. Our number one priority is the safety of our patients, staff and physicians as well as the health of our communities. We appreciate everyone working together as we strive to flatten the curve.”

Pfaff explains why they are taking these measures.

“We are suspending the outlined services out of an abundance of caution, and we all look forward to getting back to normal as the pandemic subsides.”

If a community member suspects they may have been exposed to COVID-19, they are asked to phone Public Health: 1-800-922-0096 x 9 or Telehealth: 1-866-797-0000 for further instruction. You should only go to the hospital if your symptoms are severe or a health professional has advised you to do so.