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PHOTOS & VIDEOS

GBGH is under 24 hour video surveillance both inside and outside the building
for safety and security reasons.

The use of video or audio recording devices (including cell phones) is prohibited
without consent. Staff members, credentialed staff and volunteers have the
right to refuse being photographed, filmed or recorded. Do not take photos or
videos or any recordings of staff, volunteers or credentialed staff without their
permission. Please also be considerate of other patients’ privacy.

SMOKING

GBGH is a smoke and vape-free hospital. Smoking and vaping is not permitted
inside or outside the building on hospital premises. There are NO designated
smoking areas anywhere on hospital property. Patients can ask their nurse and/
or physician about smoking cessation and/or support during their stay.

SPIRITUAL AND RELIGIOUS CARE

While you are a patient at GBGH, a chaplain is available to you and your family.
The chaplain is an understanding listener and spiritual counsellor, regardless of
denomination.

GBGH also has an Indigenous Patient Navigator on staff for First Nation, Métis
and Inuit (FNMI) patients. Please see page 26 for more information and contact
info, or ask a member of your care team to contact the Indigenous Patient
Navigator on your behalf.

A quiet room/chapel is available on the Level 1 of the hospital and a traditional
healing room is available on the Level 2 for smudging ceremonies or quiet
reflection.

TELEVISION/PHONE/INTERNET SERVICES & ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

Television and phone service can be purchased using the bedside units in each
room. Instructions for the use of these services can also be found on the bedside
unit.

Incoming calls are at no charge to patients (i.e. you don’t have to order
phone service to receive incoming calls).

A phone number for assistance is posted on each terminal.

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