Covid-19 Policy

Covid-19 Policy

COVID-19 POLICY

JOHANNESBURG EYE HOSPITAL & COVID 19

The global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was first reported on 31 December 2019 by the World Health Organization country office following a cluster of pneumonia cases in Wuhan City, Hubei Province of China. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has been confirmed as the causative virus of COVID-19. To date, COVID-19 has become a global pandemic and it is continuing to spread across the globe.

COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. Most infected people will develop mild to moderate illness and recover without hospitalization. See information at following websites: https://www.nicd.ac.za/; https://covid19.who.int/

Most Common Symptoms

  • Fever
  • Tiredness
  • Dry Cough

Less Common Symptoms

  • Aches and pains
  • Sore throat
  • Diarrhoea
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Headache
  • Loss of taste or smell
  • A rash on skin
  • Discolouration of fingers or toes

Should you have any of the above-mentioned symptoms kindly inform your doctor.

WHAT TO EXPECT

WHEN YOU VISIT THE JOHANNESBURG EYE HOSPITAL DURING THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC

Following a consultation with your ophthalmic surgeon, you will be requested to visit one of the laboratories in your area to have a COVID test done. This test should be performed no more than 3 days prior to your admission to the Johannesburg Eye Hospital.

Prior to your admission, you will be requested by the receptionist at the ophthalmic surgeon’s practice to complete the following documentation and forward it to the hospital.

Pre-Authorisation Form
Anaesthetist Consent

By completing these documents we ensure that you spend as little time as possible in the reception area, waiting to be admitted.

Please bring the following with you to the hospital:

  • Original documentation – pre-admission document & anesthetic form
  • ID
  • Medical Aid card

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU

WHEN VISITING THE JOHANNESBURG EYE HOSPITAL

  • Wear a mask at all times, we have a “No mask No entry policy”.
  • Practice regular handwashing by using the hand rub dispensers available within the hospital environment.
  • Practice social distancing at all times.

Only patients will be allowed entry to the reception area unless:

  • The patient is a child (one parent with a negative COVID test will be allowed if the parent is to accompany child into theatre).
  • The patient has a disability and requires assistance from a carer / family member.
  • The patient is elderly and requires physical assistance from a carer / family member.

REPORT TO SECURITY

WHEN YOU ARRIVE THE JOHANNESBURG EYE HOSPITAL

Upon arrival at the hospital, you report to security where you will have to do the following:

Sanitize your hands

Complete the visitor’s book

Take your temperature

Your temperature will be taken by one of our trained security guards, you will not be allowed to proceed to reception should your temperature measure above 37.5°C.

Complete a COVID 19 questionnaire

You will be requested to complete a COVID 19 questionnaire, prior to proceeding to Reception where you will be admitted by our friendly reception ladies.

Negative COVID result

You will not be admitted into the ward unless we have received a negative COVID result from the laboratory or your doctor’s rooms.

MEASURES WE ARE TAKING

TO ENSURE YOUR SAFETY

For your safety, we only allow 2 patients at a time into the reception area.

Once your admission has been completed, you will be welcomed by one of the Nursing staff members and taken to your bed where you will be admitted and prepared for theatre.

Social distancing is a priority during patient care so we have limited the number of patients we accommodate in each room.

You will be taken to theatre as soon as the theatre team calls for you.

Once your surgery is completed you will be collected by a nursing staff member, your family member/friend will be contacted to collect you.

You will be discharged as soon as you have had your refreshments.

All Employees are required to:

  • Wear a mask at all times.
  • Practice regular hand hygiene.
  • Practice social distancing.

Every attempt has been made to ensure the safety of all our patients and employees.

If you have any questions about appointments or pre-admissions
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