Important hospital information to be aware of
The following key measures have been put in place for the safety of patients, doctors, staff and visitors, and to limit the spread of infection, courtesy of Life Robinson Hospital.
1. Infection prevention measures at doctors’ consultation rooms may include:
• Spacing between waiting room chairs
• Frequent hand sanitizing
• Healthcare workers using face masks and shields, gowns and gloves
• Restrictions on accompaniment to consultation rooms
• Special consent form regarding the unusual circumstances and increased overall risk linked to the Covid-19 outbreak
• More frequent telephonic rather than in-person consultations
2. Routine screening of all persons entering our facilities to identify present signs and symptoms of Covid-19 infection to establish the risk of exposure
3. Restricted visiting hours and access to all Life Healthcare facilities
4. Universal masking: all healthcare workers, employees, outsourced services and persons entering/ admitted to the facility are required to wear a mask at all times
5. Personal protective equipment (PPE) provided to all employees and doctors in line with clinical standards. Employees trained on the appropriate use of PPE
6. Social distancing enforced throughout all areas of Life Healthcare facilities
7. Environmental cleaning according to infection-prevention standards; surfaces disinfected regularly
8. Only essential access is granted to third-party service providers and supplier representatives
9. Individual risk assessments are conducted on any exposed personnel to guide the prevention of transmission
10. Continuous education provided to community members regarding the importance of hand hygiene, cough etiquette and maintaining social distancing as effective measures to limit the spread of infection
