December 20, 2021
EDMONTON — AHS is taking additional precautions to limit transmission of COVID-19 at acute and continuing care sites, in light of the emergence of the Omicron variant.
Beginning Tuesday December 21, these precautions will include limits to site access for designated support persons and visitors who are close contacts of a confirmed or probable case of COVID-19.
The measure will apply to anyone who is a close contact, including individuals who are fully immunized.
This means that designated support persons or visitors who are a close contact or have a case of COVID-19 in their home will not be able to access Continuing Care or AHS acute care sites for 14 days from the date of last exposure.
This temporary measure mirrors similar limits to visitation during previous waves and is intended to protect patients, residents and healthcare providers.
For those who are concerned how this change will impact a patient who is admitted to an AHS site or who needs support at an appointment, please connect directly with the patient’s care team to discuss options. Decisions that limit visitation are never made lightly, as we recognize the benefit to patients when they have their designated support person
For more information on AHS’ visitation guidelines, visit ahs.ca/visitation.
Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Its mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.
