The Voice of Spalding and South Holland
Spalding’s Johnson Hospital is to remain open to a select number of visitors over the Christmas period.
The Lincolnshire Communities Health Services NHS Trust which runs the Pinchbeck Road site alongside hospitals in Louth, Gainsborough and Skegness, is putting in measures for those wishing to visit patients.
To help reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus to vulnerable patients, all visitors must make an appointment. Visitors are also limited to one per patient to support social distancing on wards.
To arrange a face-to-face visit at the Johnson call 01775 652 000 and ask for the Welland Ward clerk
All families are encouraged to use the trust’s innovative ‘contact your loved ones service’, to share messages, emails and photos virtually, minimising the risk of spreading the virus.
To use the ‘contact your loved ones’ service, email lhnt.ContactYourLovedOne-LCHS@nhs.net including the patient’s full name (with middle initial if applicable), their postcode, year of birth and the name of the ward where they are staying, along with the message or letter you would like them to receive.
To help minimise the risk of spreading coronavirus, all visitors are reminded to:
· wash their hands on arrival to the hospital entrance using hand sanitiser provided
· follow all temporary floor markings to safely guide them around the hospital site
· remain behind any screens to protect patients and visitors
· follow social distancing guidelines to maintain at least 2 metres between them and patients, visitors and nursing staff
· remove their face covering on leaving the hospital and dispose of it safely using the bins provided.
A spokesman for the trust, said: “Please remember that due to the challenging nature of the coronavirus and levels of infection in the community, visiting arrangements may be subject to unexpected, last minute changes.”
Full details about patient visiting are available on the LCHS website at https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/
