‘To help maintain indoor air quality, we ask visitors to limit their visits at this time,’ the hospital said in a social media post declaring a Code Grey Button Down event \n<\/p>\n
As wildfire smoke blankets the city, Sault Area Hospital has requested the public reconsider visiting patients at this time.<\/p>\n
In a social media post this morning, the hospital said it has declared a Code Grey Button Down due to poor air quality in the community \u2013 meaning it\u2019s taking external air exclusion measures according to the Ontario Hospital Association.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo help maintain indoor air quality, we ask visitors to limit their visits at this time,\u201d the social media post stated.<\/p>\n
\u201cReducing the number of door openings helps keep indoor air stable and supports the safety of everyone in the hospital.\u201d<\/p>\n
The hospital said it’s taking measures to maintain essential services and protect patients, staff, and visitors, with air handlers being adjusted throughout the building to improve indoor air quality.<\/p>\n
Surgeries and procedures will continue as scheduled at this time, the post said.<\/p>\n
Outpatient visits will also continue, with patients \u201cencouraged to make decisions about attending based on their personal health needs and current public health guidance.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hospital staff will attempt to carry out patient home visits by phone when possible, and staff may be wearing appropriate PPE if in-person visits are required.<\/p>\n
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