Safety First

All of Dr. Kumar’s practices comply with the NSW/ACT health advisories and take the below steps to minimise risk of transmission to patients and staff.

Please do not attend the practice if you have

  • fever
  • sore throat
  • runny nose
  • been tested for or been in close contact with someone tested for COVID 19 in the last 14 days
  • been overseas in the last 14 days

Protect yourself and others

These guidelines are to protect other patients, but also yourself to avoid inadvertent exposure to COVID 19 whilst already unwell.

Please contact the practice to arrange a telehealth (video) or telephone consultation.

  • The Practice has hand sanitiser available in the reception area, and we encourage all patients and visitors to use it.
  • All staff are trained in COVID 19 prevention procedures including hand hygeine with regular staff updates and policy review

Resources

National Coronavirus Health Information Line

1800 020 080 – operates 24 hours, seven days a week. If interpreting services needed, call 131 450.

The best way to stay safe is to wash your hands regularly and avoid touching your face. Social distancing (limiting social interactions and gatherings) also decreases the spread of infection.

Unwell patients should cough and sneeze into inner elbows or tissues, wash hands regularly, and self-isolate.