Help us keep patients, visitors, physicians, staff, and volunteers safe by following hospital safety measures, treating others with respect, and leaving prohibited items outside the hospital. Additional safety measures may apply in some emergency departments (EDs).

All Hospitals

Prohibited Items

Do not bring prohibited items into an AHS hospital. If you have a prohibited item with you, leave it in your vehicle or give it to a family member, friend or support person to keep safely outside the hospital while you receive care.

For examples of prohibited items, see the poster below. Emergency departments can download and display this poster.

• Prohibited Items Poster

Safe & Respectful Care

Help foster a safe and respectful environment for everyone by understanding patient and visitor expectations in our hospitals and our zero-tolerance approach to harmful behaviour.

• Our Commitment to Safe, Respectful Care (interior signage)

Some EDs

Safety Measures

Additional safety measures are in place in some emergency departments to help keep patients, visitors and staff safe.

Emergency departments can download and display the following posters.

Safety Screening

All individuals entering the hospital must follow hospital safety requirements, including safety screening.

• Safety & Respect (exterior signage)

One Bag Per Person

Patients and visitors are limited to one bag per person in participating emergency departments.

For additional bags, see Protective Services for help securing your belongings.

• One Bag Per Person Poster 

One Support Person

Patients are limited to one support person in participating emergency departments.

Exceptions may be made for patients who need additional support, as determined by the care team.

• One Support Person Poster