COVID-19 UPDATE 27/10/2021

Wednesday 27 Oct 2021

As we remain in Alert Level 3 with the current increasing community Covid-19 prevalence, we have reviewed our screening protocol for face-to-face patients to match the requirements of the Ministry of Health and the District Health Board.

Our consultation services will continue virtually via phone and video (skype, zoom, doxy.me) and we will be providing the in-clinic services listed below.

We will continue with the strict hygiene and physical distancing measures we have establish since the previous lockdown to ensure the facility is safe and to protect you and our staff.

In-Clinic Services

Endoscopy – Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy
Fibroscans
Face-to-Face Consultations (see COVID-19 Policy below)

What to Bring

Come alone*
Your own surgical mask. Masks are not provided at the clinic.
Keep other personal belongings to a minimum.

COVID-19 Policy

For double vaccinated patients, we would be able to serve you face-to-face unless you have upper respiratory tract symptoms. Please submit a copy of your Vaccination Record Card and fill out the COVID-19 Health Declaration Form prior to your arrival.
For unvaccinated patients or single dose vaccinated patients, we would appreciate your help in providing evidence of a negative COVID-19 swab test 48 hours prior to your arrival to the clinic. We consider this necessary to ensure the safety of other patients coming to the clinic.

*People accompanying you will be asked to wait outside unless you have a language barrier, a disability that requires special care or are a child aged between 15y-18y.

At the Clinic

COVID-19 Delta screening at the entrance. You will be asked a set of questions, sign a health declaration form, and a temperature check will be taken before entering.
Scan the Ministry of Health’s NZ COVID QR code.
Sanitize hands and use the restroom before entering the clinic.
Chairs in the Waiting Room are placed 1.5m apart to reduce the chance of transmission.
The Theatre is thoroughly cleaned between patients and the facilities are cleaned and sterilized on a regular basis.
All clinical staff will wear protective gowns, masks, face shields and gumboots.
Online transaction only. No cash handling on premise.

IMPORTANT!

If you have a temperature of >37.5°C and have symptoms suggestive of COVID-19, please contact Healthline on 0800 3585453 or visit a community based testing centre to be tested.

For more information, contact the Admin Team on 09 930 6108 or email admin@glms.co.nz

GREENLANE MEDICAL SPECIALISTS TEAM

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