Care & Safety

There may come a time when your health has improved to a point that you no longer need to be…

At GGH we aim to have a discharge time of 9 a.m. as this allows time to prepare your bed…

To help promote healthy lifestyle choices, smoking, vaping and e-cigarettes are not allowed anywhere on hospital property. To help ease…

A pressure injury is also known as a bedsore or pressure ulcer. Pressure injury is damage that occurs on the…

Falls are a major health concern for ALL patients in our hospital. Falls can cause head injuries, broken bones, reduced…

Blood clots in the deep veins or in the lungs can be a common complication in hospitalized patients. Called Venous…

Hands are the main way that germs are spread. Germs are often harmless but they can also make you sick.…

It is important we know all of the medications you are currently taking. Bring your home medications to the hospital…

During your stay, a staff member will assess your pain using a numeric pain scale of 0 to 10 or…

Advance care planning is about expressing your wishes, while you are capable, about how you wish to be cared for…

Guelph General Hospital is committed to a process that helps staff and patients in making difficult decisions. During your hospitalization…

Guelph General Hospital provides a wide range of programs and services to the community we serve. Our healthcare team is…