Vein Care SA has implemented an action plan in accordance with the Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare related specifically to COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
This includes, but is not limited to:
- An increase in regular cleaning and disinfecting of all surfaces and equipment using TGA approved High Level Disinfection techniques and products.
- Increased training and personal protective equipment (PPE) for all staff.
- Screening of patients on arrival.
In addition to this, to maintain a safer environment for all, we ask that you avoid attendance at Vein Care SA if you have any of the following symptoms of COVID-19:
- fever
- cough
- sore throat
- shortness of breath (difficult breathing)
- loss of taste or smell
- tiredness (fatigue)
- nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea
- headache
- muscle or joint pain
- loss of appetite
OR
- If you have had a COVID test and have not yet received a negative result.
OR
- If you have travelled to (including transiting through) an area considered to pose a risk of Coronavirus transmission in the 14 days prior to your appointment. Please follow links at www.health.gov.au to access a current list of these areas (ie. ‘hotspots’ of potential community transmission).
OR
- Have had close contact with someone diagnosed with or suspected of having Coronavirus in the 14 days prior to your appointment.
If any of the above apply to you, please contact us on (08) 7123 3600 or via email () to advise you will not be attending your scheduled appointment.
In addition to the above guidelines, please be reassured we are constantly monitoring the COVID-19 situation and will send up to date advice for every patient prior to any scheduled appointments. This will be sent in conjunction with our standard SMS reminder messages, in the form of an additional SMS, an email or a phone call.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us should you have any questions or concerns.
Kind regards,
VCSA Management
