Patients, public visiting Manitoba hospital will now be screened by security

Thompson General Hospital has implemented a new change to improve security.

Thompson General Hospital is introducing a centralized entry point for all patients and members of the public beginning on Wednesday.

According to the Northern Health Region’s website, a security checkpoint will be set up at the entrance to ensure the safety of all staff and patients.

Once at the checkpoint, members of the public will be subject to a verbal screening with the security team. They will also be asked to remove or surrender any bags, coats and items and place them into storage lockers. If the person prefers to keep the item with them, the item will be searched by security.

The health region notes that at the discretion of the security team, and with the person’s consent, the team may conduct a secondary or pat-down search.

Alternate arrangements or limited access will be granted to those entering Thompson General Hospital who refuse to comply with the protocols.

Staff members, contractors, RCMP and EMS should continue to enter the facility in accordance with previously established protocols.

More information is available online.