Guidelines during and outside a COVID surge
The below is to help staff navigate PPE, physical distancing, work arrangements and other guidelines during and outside a COVID-19 surge. More detailed information can be found on our other COVID-19 information for staff pages.
As of 18 January 2023 we are now outside of a surge period.
For staff
| During COVID surge | All other times | |
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| Mask wearing | N95 masks worn in all clinical areas Surgical masks worn in office/Blue space | All staff to wear surgical masks N95 masks are required for enhanced respiratory precautions and aerosol generating procedures |
| Eye protection | No change at this time. | Worn for:
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| Staff COVID-19 testing | RAT schedule as directed. | Surveillance RATs if at risk, PCR if symptomatic |
| Meeting rooms | MS Teams or Zoom preferred unless essential |
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| Food halls | Reduced density | No restrictions beside usual physical distancing |
| Communication | Increased frequency as required | Weekly updates or as required |
| Staff positive COVID-19 notification |
Submit self-isolation form | Submit self-isolation form |
| Working from home | Staff to work from home where possible and appropriate | Staff can work in a hybrid flexible model where appropriate for business needs |
For patients and visitors
| During COVID surge | All other times | |
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| Patient COVID-19 testing |
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| Patient mask wearing | Surgical mask required (if patient can tolerate) when leaving room/open cubicle or shared area or visitor present | Surgical mask required (if patient can tolerate) when leaving room/open cubicle or shared area or visitor present |
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| Concierge |
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| Patient shared meal areas | No change Mental health wards may have a modified plan |
Physical distancing Mental health wards may have a modified plan |
Previous CALHN organisational response plans
- CALHN COVID-19 Omicron Response Service Reconfiguration and Decant Plan - February 2022
- CALHN COVID-19 Response Plan Mental Health Clinical Program (PDF 1.8MB) - (viewable within SA Health network only) - August 2021
- CALHN COVID-19 RAH Vulnerable Cohort Plan (PDF 354KB) - (viewable within SA Health network only) - September 2020