reopening plan.Moving into Phase 2 means the emergency department will be open to patients from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Coronavirus: Emergency department at Devon hospital to reopen in phases beginning this month The hospital closed to the public on April 20, 2020 in an effort to protect the long-term care residents at the hospital from COVID-19.The emergency department reopened with restricted hours in Phase 1 on Aug.
18.A temporary barrier remains in place to separate the long-term care residents and the emergency department. Staff members are designated to one part of the hospital only, and are not allowed to transition between the emergency department and inpatient units.Alberta Health Services will continue to monitor patient.