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Coronavirus Advice

To ensure the health and safety of our patients and staff, WA Cardiology adheres to the WA Health Department guidelines for Covid-19. Regular updates and advice on the disease are being provided by the Department of Health and can be found at https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert#how-to-protect-yourself-and-others.  

All patients are screened via SMS prior to attending their appointments to make sure they have not come into contact with Covid19 and are feeling well. In the interest of safety for our patients and staff, you must advise us if you:

• Have any flu-like symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat or are feeling unwell
• Are residing with someone who is isolating

If so, you will be asked to reschedule your appointment for 2 weeks’ time.

Your Cardiologist may be able to consult with you over the phone.  Please call their Secretary to arrange.

We continue to take the following steps to mitigate the likelihood of the transmission of Covid-19:

• Spacing waiting room chairs to maintain an acceptable social distance
• Having hand sanitising stations available for patients to use upon arrival
• Practising strict hand hygiene protocols at all times
• Sterilising all handles, surfaces and medical equipment according to infection control protocols
• Avoiding unnecessary personal contact (e.g. shaking hands)
• Removing all magazines and newspapers from waiting rooms

In order to limit the number of people entering our rooms, we ask that you attend your appointment alone where possible.  Your care person should remain in the car or at home unless needed for your safety.

Should the Health Department’s advice change, we will immediately implement their recommendations.