COVID-19 Safety Measures

At Adora Day Surgeries your safety is our top priority and we are committed to delivering high-quality health care locally in a safe environment. We are closely monitoring and proactively responding to the developments in Australia associated with COVID-19 and implementing guidelines recommended by the Australian Government and the Department of Health.

We would like to reassure all patients visiting Adora Day Surgeries that we have strong COVID-19 management plans in place across our facilities to protect patients, our staff and visitors to minimise the risk of any infection:

  • 100% Doctor and Staff vaccination rate
  • Mandatory use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • COVID-19 screening on arrival
  • Hygiene and social distancing policies
  • Pre-screening all patients before making a booking

Feeling Unwell

If you are not feeling well with any cold or flu-like symptoms or have any questions about your upcoming procedure or treatment, please contact your doctor and relevant Adora Day Surgery

Please contact the relevant day surgery and your doctor before your scheduled appointment if you have any of the following as your surgery may need to be deferred:

  • Displaying any COVID-19 symptoms
  • A confirmed close contact
  • Quarantined as a confirmed COVID positive case
  • Awaiting a COVID-19 test result

Masks

On arrival, please wear a surgical mask. Do not wear a cloth mask.

NSW Patients

Due to the evolving situation, these protocols outlined below are subject to change. We encourage you to contact either your treating doctor or relevant hospital to confirm specific requirements.

Prior to admission:

  • All patients will undergo a COVID-19 risk assessment with our staff
  • All patients will need to advise their vaccination status.

When a PCR test is required:

  • Any patient who is symptomatic must complete a PCR test and contact their doctor or hospital with the result prior to admission.

When a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) is required:

  • All unvaccinated patients must complete a negative RAT test less than 72 hours before admission.
  • PCR or RAT test is also required if patient has only had 2 doses and 2nd dose has been administered more than 6 months ago.
  • Patients undergoing high-risk aerosol procedures may need to complete a RAT test. This will be discussed with your doctor or by the hospital during your pre-admission consult, depending on the outcome of your COVID 19 preadmission risk assessment.

All patients are required wear level one surgical masks. Please do not wear a cloth mask.

Patient Visitors

Visitors must be vaccinated and limited to one person accompanying a patient. Patient escort is not permitted in stage 2 recovery due to the social distancing protocol. Staff will advise the patient’s escort regarding the pickup time.

Exceptions to this rule are for children under 18 years of age or a patient with a disability.

For further information about COVID-19 in New South Wales, please visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19