Statement from Brockville General Hospital

Brockville - March 19, 2020 - As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve Brockville General Hospital (BGH) is taking further action to ensure the health and safety of patients, families, and our workforce. Following the guidance from the Ontario Ministry of Health BGH is taking a planned approach to postpone non-urgent surgeries, procedures, and outpatient programs and clinics.

Surgeries, procedures, and outpatient programs and clinics to be postponed will be selected on a set of clear criteria to carefully consider the health-care needs of our patients while maintaining their safety. Hospital staff are in the process of notifying patients, so that they have all the information they need regarding their care.

Reducing activity in operating rooms and other areas of the hospital allows BGH to be ready to take on potential COVID-19 cases, as the situation continues to evolve. BGH has also been increasing infection prevention and control practices to help reduce the possible spread of COVID-19.