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Measures Being Taken in This Hospital

As the holidays approach and faced with the increase in respiratory infections, the Redon-Carentoir Intercommunal Hospital Center (CHIRC), between Loire-Atlantique and Ille-et-Vilaine, requires the wearing of masks in all its care services. A preventative measure to protect patients,visitors…

Measures Being Taken in This Hospital

As the holidays approach and faced with the increase in respiratory infections, the Redon-Carentoir Intercommunal Hospital Center (CHIRC), between Loire-Atlantique and Ille-et-Vilaine, requires the wearing of masks in all its care services. A preventative measure to protect patients,visitors and caregivers.

“Protecting Patients, Visitors and Healthcare Professionals”: Measures Taken in This Hospital

As the holidays approach and faced with the increase in respiratory infections, the Redon-Carentoir Intercommunal Hospital Center (CHIRC), between Loire-Atlantique and Ille-et-Vilaine, requires the wearing of masks in all its healthcare services. This decision aims to protect patients, visitors, and healthcare professionals alike.

The hospital is proactively responding to the rising number of cases of influenza, bronchiolitis, and COVID-19, seeking to limit the spread of these viruses within its facilities. The mask mandate is a key component of this preventative strategy.

Protecting Patients, Visitors and Healthcare Professionals: Measures Taken at This Hospital

Ouest-France.fr – Published: November 22, 2011 – 5:00 PM

To protect patients, visitors and healthcare professionals, the hospital center of Saint-Nazaire (loire-Atlantique) is implementing new measures.

Faced with the worsening epidemic situation, the hospital center of Saint-Nazaire has decided to reinforce its measures to limit the spread of viruses.

From November 22nd, access to the hospital will be restricted to one visitor per patient. This visitor must be over 16 years old and not present any symptoms of infection (fever, cough, etc.).

The hospital also reminds everyone of the importance of wearing a mask, hand hygiene and maintaining social distance.

These measures are temporary and will be adjusted according to the evolution of the epidemic. The hospital center of Saint-Nazaire thanks everyone for their understanding and cooperation.

Une politique responsable et proportionnée

Cette décision s’inscrit dans une démarche de prévention visant à maintenir un environnement sûr et garantir la continuité des soins. “Nous souhaitons protéger les patients,les visiteurs et les professionnels de santé”,souligne la direction. Les visiteurs sont invités à se munir d’un masque chirurgical et à le porter durant toute leur présence dans les services.

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