Care & Safety
Alternate Level of Care
There may come a time when your health has improved to a point that you no longer need to be…
Read MorePreparing to go home – Discharge Information
At GGH we aim to have a discharge time of 9 a.m. as this allows time to prepare your bed…
Read MoreSmoking
To help promote healthy lifestyle choices, smoking, vaping and e-cigarettes are not allowed anywhere on hospital property. To help ease…
Read MorePressure Injury/Ulcer Prevention
A pressure injury is also known as a bedsore or pressure ulcer. Pressure injury is damage that occurs on the…
Read MoreFalls Prevention
Falls are a major health concern for ALL patients in our hospital. Falls can cause head injuries, broken bones, reduced…
Read MorePreventing blood clots
Blood clots in the deep veins or in the lungs can be a common complication in hospitalized patients. Called Venous…
Read MorePreventing Infections – Hand Hygiene
Hands are the main way that germs are spread. Germs are often harmless but they can also make you sick.…
Read MoreYour medications
It is important we know all of the medications you are currently taking. Bring your home medications to the hospital…
Read MoreManaging your pain
During your stay, a staff member will assess your pain using a numeric pain scale of 0 to 10 or…
Read MoreAdvanced Healthcare Directives (Living Will, Power of Attorney)
Advance care planning is about expressing your wishes, while you are capable, about how you wish to be cared for…
Read MoreConsent to Treatment
Guelph General Hospital is committed to a process that helps staff and patients in making difficult decisions. During your hospitalization…
Read MoreTalking to your health care team: Your voice is important
Guelph General Hospital provides a wide range of programs and services to the community we serve. Our healthcare team is…
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