Corona Virus | Covid -19 Update
What Regal is doing to protect you!
Regal has been proactive in implementation of our Pandemic Plan and in monitoring advice from the Chief Medical Officer, NSW and currently (Sept 22)
- 100% of the field team have recommended COVID vaccinations for health workers
- 100% of the field team are provided with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and training in donning and doffing of PPE.
- Amends the Pandemic plan when the NSW Health Directives change.
- Records COVID status of all Consumers and Team members in our care
- Delivers services to people with COVID and ensures additional PPE is provided for all the attending field team
How Can You Protect Yourself?
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Hand
WashingThorough hand washing for 20 seconds and avoid touching your face.
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Practice Good
Respiratory Hygienea. Cough or sneeze into your elbow;
b. carefully dispose of tissues;
c. use an alcohol based sanitizer if you can’t access soap and water.
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Social
DistancingReduces the potential of infection. Remember to keep a distance of 1.5 metres from others.
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Clean
EnvironmentMaintain extra vigilance in cleaning commonly used hard surfaces regularly using a neutral detergent. There is no need for anti bacterial cleaners.
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Vaccination
Arrange for your influenza vaccination now. The vaccination wont stop the COVID 19 virus but it will protect you from other viruses that have been identified in the northern hemisphere this winter.
If You Are Unwell
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Notify Regal
in advance of a scheduled visit so we can prepare the attending field team
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Avoid Contact
Such as hugging, kissing and handshaking. Regal Nurses will be supplied with a limited number of additional masks to provide to people who are unwell.
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Mild Cases
If it is mild stay at home until you feel better and notify Regal, so we can discuss a plan of care with you.
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Moderate-Severe Cases
If you are feeling very unwell, call your GP in advance and let them know you are coming in for a review- special arrangements are being made to keep people who are unwell out of crowded waiting rooms.