Private homes, schools, businesses, funeral homes...and yes, even hospitals.
But in all of Canada, there is one hospital that has the most stringent rules imaginable when it comes to gifts to cheer up patients that are not feeling well.
The West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni does not allow flowers or plants to be delivered to their hospital. And that makes Port Alberni flower delivery from an Alberni florist impossible to accompish.
Period.
No vase arrangements. No flower baskets. No tiny bud vase with 2 or 3 roses. No blooming azaleas or violets or kalanchoes. Not even a little green plant to put on the ledge.
According to this CBC News report, one staff member was having allergic reactions, but flowers and plants will be allowed "once the staff member's specific allergies have been identified".
This was reported in October of 2013, and nothing has changed.
So I guess the only option left to cheer up a patient is this:
And this kind of surprises me. Of all things to allow into the hospital, why a fruit basket? With dietary restrictions for many patients, they allow fruit & chocolate? Apparently there might be bugs on a plant basket, but how about fruit flies? Rotting fruit after 3 or 4 days at room temperature?
I guess they win. We've STRONGLY suggested that our customers provide a home address for all hospital deliveries.
It may not have the same impact, but at least a gift of Port Alberni flowers or plants may be peacefully enjoyed at home.
Because there doesn't appear to be much joy for patients in this hospital!
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