02/12/2020
Dear patients,
Wearing a face mask is mandatory in all health care setting 😷
Please ensure you wear a single use surgical face mask when entering any of our three clinics
From 12.01 am 1 December 2020, all people in health care settings must wear a single-use surgical mask (covering mouth and nose) at all times when in the physical presence of other people on the premises.
All people includes:
▪️care providers
▪️patients
▪️clients
▪️residents
▪️administrative and other staff
▪️employees
▪️visitors
▪️students
▪️contractors
▪️any other person on the premises
❗️There are exceptions for mandatory mask use in health care settings. A person is exempt where the mask will hinder the care which is being provided, there is a medical condition, communication with a person who is deaf or hard of hearing is required, the person is under 12 and the person is a live in staff member or a resident of a residential care facility.
The definition of a health care setting includes GP clinics, public and private hospitals and specialist practices (including drug and alcohol facilities), pharmacies, allied health services, dental services and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services.
ℹ️To learn more about which kind of health services are included under this Direction and the exceptions for mandatory mask use:
▪️Check out our FAQs: www.bit.ly/3ohagUh
▪️Read the latest Direction here: www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/emergency-declarations
😷Learn more about face masks: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDmasks
