With the decrease in COVID-19 alert level to 2 our clinic is now open for appointments, with specific safety measures, as recommended by the NZ Government and Osteopathy New Zealand.
Before your visit
Ministry of Health’s guidance for face-to-face consultations during Alert Level 2
PPE*
In general, the Ministry of Health advise that if a patient has been screened as above, is not symptomatic, and there is no exposure to bodily fluids, then osteopaths are not required to wear PPE.
The only departure from this advice for those patients who are at a higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19. If a patient is part of a vulnerable group and maintaining physical distancing of at least 2 metres is not possible, the osteopath will wear a surgical mask. PPE gloves/gowns are only required if a health professional will be exposed to bodily fluids.
Learn more at the NZ Govt website for COVID19
Ministry of Health’s guidance for face-to-face consultations during Alert Level 2
- Screening for COVID-19 symptoms prior to in person appointment will be done
- Physical distancing measures will be in place for our waiting rooms and during the verbal stages of consultations
- Infection prevention control measures including PPE where required*
- Practitioners will be able to travel within and to the neighbouring regions to provide care to patients.
PPE*
In general, the Ministry of Health advise that if a patient has been screened as above, is not symptomatic, and there is no exposure to bodily fluids, then osteopaths are not required to wear PPE.
The only departure from this advice for those patients who are at a higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19. If a patient is part of a vulnerable group and maintaining physical distancing of at least 2 metres is not possible, the osteopath will wear a surgical mask. PPE gloves/gowns are only required if a health professional will be exposed to bodily fluids.
Learn more at the NZ Govt website for COVID19